I am a special education teacher and have lots of flexibility in the summer. I have had pets all of my life. (German Shepherds, Beagles, Lab and Boxer). My current dog is a boxer. I have taught him lots of tricks. He will ring a bell on the door when he wants out, wants fed, or wants water. I am pretty good at training pups because my dad was a K-9 policeman and he taught me well. No worries about my boxer. My son is at home to care for him if I stay anywhere. My boxer is 13 and is getting old. But he still loves to play and loves to fetch his toys. My son and fiancé live at my house. I am living with my fiancé. They have two children. The toddler absolutely loves animals. My other grandchild is a newborn. If your pet is not good with children; no worries, I live separately, so that is no problem.