I have cared for doggies for weeks at a time, I take my job as a dognanny very serious making sure that i don't change their routine because I understand the importance of it when it comes to a dog or cat. I pay extra attention to them while your gone for them not to feel abandoned. I talk to them, sometimes they talk back ; ). I am working on my at home projects which makes me completely available any day and time of the week . I had a lab/pit as a roomate for 6months and he was extremely energetic, but with me he was able to calm down. I Dog sat a beautiful pug for weeks at a time every year...he was in a world of his own. I made sure to feed and walk and love him while under my care. I have provided care for an elderly dog who needed insulin shots 3 times a day she was such a cuttie.