It is a home environment where there is fun and exercise where they can run, play and just be a dog. Attention and praise where they will never feel alone but part of a family. Being away from home can be stressful so a caring home with activities going on can make the transition less stressful. I have worked with dogs in the past and I feel that my caring personality will calm your dog. swimming is something your dog can do on his or her own since there is a in ground pool. The pool is open but there will be supervision at all times they are in the yard. When your dog coming it will become part of a family where he will feel at home and safe.