I have grown up with dogs and was raised by animal-loving parents who passed that same love down to me. Lucky for me, my daughter now also has a dog obsession and is some kind of doggy whisperer. We have one dog of our own--he's a mut (lab size) that absolutely loves to play fetch, go swimming, and go on bike runs. Dogs make everything better and I can assure that I will give you the peace of mind you need by taking excellent care and sending pictures of your fur child while you are away! Depending on how well-trained your dog is, I am happy to take him/her to the dog park--preferably at Johnson Park in North Moorhead where they can run through the woods without a leash, explore all the delicious dogs smells, and get tired out!