Hi, I've been a dog owner and dog lover for virtually my entire life. I have a 20 lb Chihuahua mix (yes you read that correctly) that gets along well with dogs of all sizes. Our guest dogs will spend most of the day indoors, so house training is a must. Rascal the Chihuahua usually sleeps in a kennel, but that's not a requirement for guest dogs. We can accommodate whatever they're accustomed to. Finally, this is not about the money for me, it's really a work/life experience I want to share with my kiddos, ages 12 and 16. I'm encouraging them to be responsible young people, and dog sitting will be a good way to teach them that lesson. (Plus, they both love dogs already!)