I have been caring for other's dogs for a little under 15 years. When I was 12, my uncle hired me during the summer to care for his Alaskan husky while he worked. I did this for 3 straight summers! I loved it so much that in high school, 3 different families regularly hired me throughout the year to house sit/dog sit for them while they were away. Besides being a parent, having a dog and caring for other's dogs has been one of the greatest joys in my life!