I have been a dog owner for 40 plus years and now do not have any pets, I have regularly watched my sisters and my bosses dogs on numerous occasions. My son and I are avid dog lovers. The dogs I sit for join me on the couch for TV in the evenings and can sleep in my bed with me. They do get the best treatment and love coming to my house. My son works 5 block from our house and is home for lunch during the day, he also works weekends and has days off during the week so our guest do get plenty of attention and affection.