I am very patient with your pet, and have plenty of love to go around. My own Collie mix is a great host as well and we love to open our home to playmates of all kinds. I or my husband are often home during the day and I give plenty of walks and potty breaks. I am willing to take them in the car to dog parks or elsewhere for fun and exercise with your permission. I have cared for a cat for 18 years who is now deceased and various dogs, so I realize what it takes to keep a pet happy and healthy.