Allie and I love our mutt (Murphy) to death and always treat any other dog in our care as if they're our own. I work from home and would be the primary care giver, as Allie works as a nurse and has more of an unpredictable schedule. I am very good at reading the body language of dogs and being able to tell when they're uncomfortable, scared, annoyed, or angry, and I have a lot of experience in handling all kinds of dogs in just about every situation. The well being of both your pup and ours is the main priority and we go out of our way to give them an enjoyable life. Seeing the dogs happy makes us happy! This is how a typical day from Murphy goes: He wakes up around 7 or 8 and will meander outside a little bit or lounge around in the living room. Throughout the morning he is pretty chill and does more meandering and lounging. He typically goes on a 1-2 mile walk around lunchtime and then sleeps all afternoon until about 5 where he really reaches the height of his energy levels and isn't afraid to talk to us about wanting to play. If he has a doggy friend come over during the day then he has no problem "turning it on" at any time and LOVES to play chase and wrestle in his yard. He'll wear himself out playing hard for about 30 minutes or so and then likes to go to his spot on the couch to relax. If his dog friend is over all day he'll get up and try to go initiate play again several times a day, but he will not over stimulate himself (Ha!) During the evening hours he is spunky and playful but likes to go to bed around 9pm (what a bum). We have a fenced-in, good-size backyard for play and exploration, with a doggy door for easy access. When Murphy DOES want to play he can be persistent with his initiation, but he is submissive in nature and if he frustrates any other dog then we will force him to back off. As your dog gets to know Murphy, they will be monitored closely so that I can pick up on how they like each other and how they interact with each other. The dogs would never be left alone for any amount of time more than 10 minutes until we're all comfortable with each other and know each other well. At that point monitoring is done on a dog-by-dog basis. However it plays out - your dog's safety, trust and environment will always be at the forefront of how we handle their care. Murphy loves car rides and running errands with me and if your dog is allowed they are certainly welcome to join us. They will not be left in the car by themselves for more than 5 minutes (a true in and out errand) and never if it's too hot. The only errands Murphy is allowed to come on during the hot days are those that I am always in the car with him and the car is running with the AC on. If your dog is allowed to go on walks with us, we'll be sure to not go too far for your dog's endurance levels. We'll also make sure that during the hot days, our walks are at an appropriate time where the pavement (or air) isn't too hot. We'll also make sure that we mind our own business on our walks and don't risk getting into any situations with unknown dogs and multiple leashes that could get tangled. Fresh water will always be available inside and outside, and food will handled if and as requested by you. Your dog will never be crated (unless specifically requested), locked outside or in a room, or left alone while under our care. If the dogs need to be separated to give each other space or to be forced to take a break because they're having too much fun, we will handle that situation appropriately and make sure both dogs can give each other that space safely. If I anticipate a day with such a heavy work load that I would not trust my own ability to give our dogs the care and attention they need, I will let you know with as much advanced notice as possible and would rather cancel the day then have a dog not properly cared for. Though generally speaking, my work is flexible enough to allow me to give that proper care on a regular basis. There will never be another dog other than Murphy at home with your dog, except in very particular circumstances where we all (humans and dogs) know who the additional dog is and are okay with it. Our general rule of thumb is to keep it at two. If you have any other specific questions or concerns - please let us know!