My husband and I adore dogs! We started watching all of our friends' dogs while they're out of town and absolutely love having guest pups in our home :) We have a large backyard as you can see by the pictures, and unless your dog can jump a 6' fence (which some can!), it's impossible for them to get out. They will be wiped out from exhaustion by the time they're back in your house! I am a stay-at-home mom and we walk around the neighborhood daily. If your dog needs an hour-long walk before 12 noon since they aren't good in the heat, that's fine! If they need three 20-minute walks throughout the day, easy peasy. Just let us know your dog's schedule and we'll adjust to make your dog as happy as can be. Our daughter is young -- less than one year old. The only dogs we will watch are those who have had extensive exposure to other young kids/babies (extensive = several consecutive hours, not just a 30 minute hangout). Safety is a priority -- both for our family and yours -- so we want to ensure we are the right match for each other's family :) We will love your dog and treat them like our own!