Your pet will be part of our family during their stay. Both my husband and I work from home, and our two teenage children help in the care, so your pet will get lots of love and attention. We had a farm for years, so we are all used to reading the cues and needs of animals. We have an 8 yr old neutered male lab/griffon mix, but our older female has passed on, so we all love getting to share our home with our doggy visitors! If we are headed to your house for play and care, our dog will not come along so that we can spend that time showering your pet with affection & meet all their needs. During the day we visit and talk with your dog constantly. Potty time is as often as needed. Play time is extremely generous. We are very active and used to dogs being with us where ever we go, but can always tone that down if your dog enjoys more lounge time.