First and foremost - we have two young children so it is important to us that your dog is good with people. We are very diligent about enforcing boundaries with our children - they know to not pull tails/ears, when to give dogs space, how to say hi to dogs, etc. We promise to respect your dog's space and give them the kind of attention that they prefer. We have a house with a big backyard! It is fenced, but the fence is somewhat short in some places so if your dog is a jumping risk, we would take them out back on a leash or supervised. It is a large backyard, so they will get tons of opportunity for exercise and play time. We have two dogs, both have a lot of experience around other dogs. We are very diligent about supervising new dog interactions. In our experience fostering, we have watched dogs of varying demeanors and we know how important it is for all dogs to feel comfortable. We feed dogs in their own areas so they feel safe and secure with their food. If we were to leave the dogs home alone unsupervised, you have the option to leave your dog in the basement (it's finished & cozy!) separate from our dogs, free roam with our dogs, or in a kennel. We have security cameras so I like to check in on the dogs while we are gone! Our Great Dane experienced a bit of anxiety whenever we traveled. We know how stressful it can be to leave your pet in the care of someone else. We are happy to accommodate your specific pet's needs. I promise to send pictures and updates while your pet is with us!