I haven’t not professionally taken care of dogs but I have dog sat many of my family and family friend’s dogs. When I have dog sitted I have had the dogs in my house. The most amount of time I have dog sat was two weeks. And I love those two weeks! My mom didn’t let me have a dog when I was younger because we were rarely home and we did not want them to suffer being by themselves. Now I still don’t have a dog but I am at home now most of the time, meaning I won’t leave them by themselves and I also have time to take dogs on walks and spend more time with them. I love every single dog!