I have had experience with all sizes and breed of dogs all of my 37 years. Every dog we have ever had, still has a Christmas stocking on each of our mantles. Our dogs have always been such a source of joy and laughter, love and loss, true companions and as necessary and loved as as any integral part of a family would be, the cure for every ailment. They were all, and will always be no different than family, in our hearts and memories. My boys were all so very special to me, I assume that, in vetting dog sitters, yours are just as special to you. I can promise the only danger for dogs in this house is having TOO MUCH fun. I love ALL dogs ALL the time. I say hello, and wave to every dog I pass. It gets weird. Mostly because dogs don't seem to respond to waving. I do it anyway. Ask anyone. After 4 kids and a lifetime of MANY dogs, one or two in particular, I'd have to say, of all the things, they were a very special few who just made my life. They never lie, and they never judge, they are slow to anger, quick to forgive, and never say no to a much needed cuddle. I am preprogrammed to nurture and protect your fur babies as if they were my own. I know no other way! I have no problem with anyone who might need special care, like medications or special diet. I'm happy to accommodate whatever special needs or specific restrictions, etc. your dog might need while you are away. I have worked in an ICU for the past decade or so, which adds nothing really to my qulifications as doggie daycare credentials, but I am prettly familiar with how a lot of things work. CPR on a dog, for instance, is something, as a respiratory therapist, I felt I needed to know, obviously. Another great little perk is there is a sort of Emergency animal hospital open 24/7 about a block and a half away. We do not have a fence, however our back yeard is quite enclosed and no one would be off leash. Our Sally sometimes likes to be tied out front in the morning sushine. She is a stray that we rescused from Last Chance Rance two years ago. Were not sure how old she is, but probably a bit older than they suggested. She is very friendly, sleeps most of the day, and is seemly just enjoying her retirement. She is quite social with other dogs, however, if you'd prefer they remain apart, not a problem at all. I'm happy to accommodate whatever you and your furry family members might need. So, plain and simple, this is house may not be your house, but if they have to be away from you, my every endeavour is to make that time stimulating and plush and comfortable enough that it's ok if you have to be away for a little while. I have three children as well, 2, 4, and 9. They are normally all at school during the day, back before the global pandemic and everything... In conclusion, I have not lived a moment of my life without a dog and sometimes there was one, sometimes there were seven. I posted pics of my kids and parents and sisters with all of our collective dogs, because I wanted to show how we all regard your babies because you can see how very much we love and how much they give it right back. There is hardly a picture of any of us without a dog or a baby, or both. Dogs and babies. We love 'em! I promise to take top notch care of your pup and probably spoil them a little; they probably deserve it! Complicated situation? No worries. I'm here to help, and the Mcgyver in me is strong. Just drop me a line, whatever your situation, and I'm happy to help work it out. Can't wait to hang out with your dog!!!!!!!!!!!