Hi there, I'm Jenn! I've owned dogs most of my life and love what they add to the family dynamic. I have raised several of our dogs from puppies and have cared for them throughout their lives. I have had to give several types of medications before including ear drops and pills hidden in meat treats. I believe if you own a dog, part of caring for them is medical care and making sure they are healthy, they are after all part of your family. I am a stay at home mom, and so my schedule is pretty flexible right now. The only times I might not be available would be if we were to take a vacation. Your doggy will get so much play time that they will be worn out by the time you get back! We have two boys and they absolutely adore dogs. We also have our fur baby, MIKO, who will keep your baby company while you are away. She LOVES having friends over. She has never been aggressive, and is usually the first to submit. We have a small fenced in yard, but our neighborhood has lots of walking trails and we can walk to a park that has a dog park that we can visit every day. I am a stay at home mom, so I have lots of availability to watch dogs at this time. the only time I'm not ready to host dogs is if we are taking some much needed family time. Please know that your dog may be in the company of other dogs while in my care as I can allow up to 2 dogs in addition to mine at my house. Please ask if there will be another dog staying with me, if that is something that might make you uncomfortable.