I've grown up with dogs in my home, and have watched my family's dogs during long days and vacations for the past 8 years. I also adopted my own, extremely laid back shepherd mix 5 years ago who goes virtually everywhere with me. We spend a lot of time running and swimming in the local rivers, and I'd be more than happy to bring your pup along with us! I can work with on and off-leash exercise time. When friends and family go away I happily take their pups for as long as a week at a time. I work from home full time, and have a fenced in yard with a doggie door, so everyone can come and go as they please (if that works for them). I also live just next to the Huntington river, and within walking distance of a ton of hiking trails. Outside time and exercise are super easy, but as a family we also love a good snuggle on the couch. I have experience pet-sitting puppies, and up to 3 additional dogs at a time.