If I would accept in-home care at my house, I have lots of free space in my house at every level. I have a clean roomy basement, spacious furnished 1st floor, and a cozy comfortable 2nd floor. While we are in the house, I will make sure the owner provides a clean doggy bed and their feeding bowls, toys, blankets, and food. They would be with me or if they want their own space, I can provide a home space within my house to make them feel comfortable. Also, I have a secured fenced yard they can roam freely. During the winter, I clear my backyard from any snow and create a path, so my pets and your pets can comfortably run, and use the potty. During the summer, I do not use any fertilizer, and I always maintain my backyard by trimming the grass, picking up after every dog, and watering my grass. I am always outside or on the deck seeing my dogs and other dogs' whereabouts. And, I am always making sure that the gates are physically secured before any dogs go outside. So yes, your pet will be around me and not locked in a dog crate. When I am visiting my client's homes, I read the instructions that the pet's owner requests. I make sure when I enter the home, the door is shut and locked, and greet my client. If he/she is in a crate, I'll take him/ her out and let him/her get some water, or food before we start our walk. Greet them with paw shakes, or friendly pettings. I locate their collar and leash properly and securely while we are inside the home. While on our walks, I update the pet owners with any quick videos or pictures of our walks. I make sure they get enough love and attention while in my care. I make sure my 4 legged clients feel comfortable and happy at all times to reassure them that they are in great hands as if they were with their owners. It is significant to me to gain my client's trust, so they enjoy our walks or time together for a short period of time, and by the time I am gone, they are full of happiness and content with their experience.