I've lived with pugs my whole life, basically. I currently have two in the family that live at home with my parents while I'm away at school in NYC. They are my pride and joy. I have an internship in SOHO this summer that I'm always running in and out of - the hours there are flexible: they let me leave for lunch and what not during the day (they basically let me make my hours), so I would be able to designate a good portion of time to your dog. I'm a very observant and attentive person and your dog will be safe with me. I understand that this is a job and that I'll have the responsibility to step up to the plate and try to get your dog to like me as much as he or she likes you (lol). That being said, I will be taking the job seriously, but I'm still going to have a tremendous amount of fun (and so will your dog!).