I am always home, and very flexible to work with. I had the sweetest blue Yorkie for 13 years, but she passed away this past April. She had occasional seizures due to an enlarged heart. I have experience with sick dogs due to the countless nights I spent watching over her and keeping her hydrated. I don't at all mind having dogs on furniture, and I can take them out very often. I don't have a fenced yard, but I would never let the dog out alone, and I would stay out with him or her the entire time. I currently don't have any animals in my home, so you would not have to worry about your pet being around any other animals if that makes you uneasy. I am the only person in this home, and occasionally my mothers comes to visit.