Our family loved and raised two dogs for thirteen years. After they passed away, we've taken to dog sitting for friends and friends of friends. We really enjoy having dogs in the home again. With four boys ages 10-18, we have more than enough help to walk, play and love your dog. We run a pretty typical school/work/life schedule. My husband works from home and is home all day. I work two minutes away, and can come home anytime, if he's away. We are all home in the evenings and have time to walk and play. Between the six of us, your dog will rarely be alone. We have a fenced in back yard, and allow pets to be one with the family throughout the house. We prefer crates for bedtime, especially if we don't know the pet well. I'm an early riser and a pet will never have to wait for a morning bathroom break.