For the last couple of years now I am on rotation for dog walks/runs, feeding/meds, over night stays, hike/adventure, playtime with other dogs, and washing for a various friends animals and my parents pup. I started dog sitting for a couple neighbors in high school and always had dogs and one cat in the family. Growing up we two dogs at all times and I helped raise two of their litters- one litter of six and the other nine. I also cared for some of those dogs into their last days, doing some intensive/attentive care for them. Oh those poor things.. I love them so much. I understand the patience/preparation for puppies and the care taking of senior dogs.