I've been pet sitting in my home for 8 years for friends and people at my church, since my cocker spaniel died. Love dogs but as retiree on fixed income feel I can no longer afford my own. I'd love to spoil yours. Fenced back yard, 4 steps-approximately 30/31 inches up to back door. Most of the time they are here they'll be on my lap if they want (let's hope), I generally ask every hour or two if they want to go out. I have a patio and always go out with them in the summer, winter I usually stand on the back steps and wait. If I go out , depending on the dog, they will either have full reign of the house or I will block them in the kitchen and enclosed back porch/laundry area which is vinyl with rugs. Clients may bring crates if their dogs are more comfortable but they will have run of the house when they want. I can't walk the dogs but will make sure they go out often and play with them inside. Will consider case by case staying with your pet in your home. If your female dog is not spayed please don't ask me to keep them. I no longer work at all so am home most of the time when I have a pet. If your pet likes to ride in a car then we will go out some. I have a fenced in yard and keep a padlock on the gate. I live on a busy street and am extremely careful with the front door.