Hello! I love dogs and I think dogs tend to sense that pretty quickly. My ears are very attuned to dog noises (collars, paws, etc.) and I always perk up when I hear them. I had my own golden doodle, Bailey, for 10 years. Over breaks when I'd come back to Seattle from school seeing Bailey was definitely what I looked forward to most. I recently graduated from college and am a math tutor with a flexible schedule and lots of time during the day to spend walking / playing with your dog! I have plenty of energy so I'm happy to run with them as well. When I'm hosting a dog I am around most of the time during the day so rest assured your pup will be kept company and given lots of scratches!