I have house sat for a friend a couple of times that had a dog and realized how loving dogs are! They are awesome! When I first got there, the dog always went to the back door because the owners rarely walked her. It did not take long for the dog to realize to go to the front door when I was there. She really enjoyed her walks and I did too! I hope your dog likes to go exploring because I sure know that I do! I never realized how much unconditional love that a dog shows. It truly is amazing how a dog can lift a person's spirit. I am thankful for the opportunity and look forward to taking care of your dogs.