Hello! My husband and I have three children (ages 6, 10 and 13) and an akita mix (Ava) together in our home in Vadnias Heights. We have a large large fenced in yard for the dogs to run, play and explore. We are an active family and enjoy daily walks on the Centerville Road bike path. I work just 930 to 130 during the week on school days here in the White Bear school district. Ava is kenneled while I am away at work due to extreme separation anxiety. Therefor, if your pup happens to be with me on a work day, I would need a kennel. During the summer and holiday breaks, however, it would not be necessary. I try my best to work around your schedule to ensure my husband or myself are home at all times. Our family loves dogs and Ava LOVES to run, play and wrestle with dogs her size. I can gurantee your dog will get plenty of love and affection while staying with us! We walk the kids to school rain or shine every morning, unless it is too cold (walk#1), I take Ava for a 30 minute walk every afternoon (walk#2) and we walk to pick the kids up at the end of their school day (walk#3). If time permits we enjoy a short walk in the evening as well; only in the summer when it is still light out in the evening. During our summer and holiday breaks, we try to keep to our regular walk schedule. However, on hotter days, we tend to skip our walks. We have also seen that walks aren't typically needed when we have another dog staying with us. Between Ava and our family, dogs staying with us get plenty of exercise while playing in the yard. As I previously stated, Ava is kenneled while I am away, but other than that she roams freely around the house. We do allow pets on the furniture, Ava's favorite spot to be is the couch! Dogs in our care would be fed separately to avoid any possible altercations. Ava does guard her food dish when other dogs are present, so we are cautious. I decided to start watching other family dogs through Rover because I know how important it is to find someone that is a good match for your dog, as well as trustworthy. I know for us, having the few sitters we have met through Rover has been a life changer, as now we can take trips to see family and we know Ava is cared for and enjoying herself.