I've had dogs and cats since I was a kid, not to mention rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, fish and even a sheep once. Animals seem to take to me right away so they must sense that I am their friend. I've had many different breeds of dogs from Pekingese, Goldens, Alaskan Malamutes, Chows, Samoyeds, Norwegian Elkhounds, of course, a few mixed breeds and currently two Akitas and a French Bulldog.My dogs are like my kids and they're spoiled just like my kids were. You can be comforted to know that you can go away and have your pet feel happy, safe, and comfortable. I will take of your dog/cat like my own! Please feel free to ask me any question, I am happy to answer them.