I have grown up around dogs my entire life but I have only ever owned one on my on. I rescued him from a kill shelter that he was abandoned at twice. After I was discharged from the military I bought an RV for my dog and I, and we traveled around the states. I wanted to give him a good life and dropped as much as I could to make that happen. When he was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer I put everything else on hold. I leased an apartment close to his veterinarian and paid to try every non-invasive treatment that was available to try to give him some quality of life. He was my entire focus up to and even after his death, I am heartbroken without him. I dedicated a decade to my dog and I still wish I had done more. I can talk your ear off about him but I believe the best thing for me to do is share some of my time and love with animals in need. I understand wholeheartedly the special bond a person can have with their dog. It's never "just a dog" to me and I assure you they will be in loving hands. I am medically retired military and have only recently recovered enough from my dog's death to function properly again. I am between jobs but spend some time volunteering at an animal shelter. I have plenty of time otherwise and will try to work around your schedule. I currently rent a studio in a complex that has a few areas to walk a leashed dog. There is not much space inside the studio but I do not crate so they would have free roam in the small space. It is climate controlled and sits at a stable 67F with constant access to running water from a 3gallon carbon filtered pet fountain. I often have quiet television shows, ASMR or Lo-Fi music playing so there will be minimal audio disturbances. They would have short but frequent walks outside around the neighborhood, weather permitting. It would be ideal for a couch-potato or senior dog. In a client's home I would require written/typed instructions on how to proceed in the best way so as not to interrupt your dog's daily schedule. I will follow the instructions to the best of my ability and for anything not specifically outlined I will use my best judgement for the wellbeing of your dog. You dog should be up-to-date on vaccinations and microchipped if leashed walks are requested. Please be sure to disclose any behavioral issues. I will not provide services for any animal deemed to be violent or aggressive. I will not under any circumstances use choke/shock/inhumane collars of any kind and will not provide any services to an owner who uses these items. I prefer normal leashes over adjustable ones for the safety of your dog but will use an adjustable leash if provided and requested. I will always wear a mask in your home or when interacting with you for everyone's safety. Your dog's health and safety is my primary concern. As such I will immediately report any observed mistreatment or animal abuse to the proper authorities.