I grow up with two Lhasa Apsos that my parents breed for 7 years so from new born puppies to my current dog who is 10 years old we walk 2x a day minimum and she has free roam of the house and she is fixed and very friendly specially to little to mis size dogs I will take care of your family member as it was one of mine was a volunteer firefighter before getting hurt I would love to care for your animal as you instructed for diet walks do and don:s whatever questions you may have feel free to ask located next to a big park as well as the Henry Hudson trail for convience of walking in a safe area and paved available on short notice