I grew up with a cat, two turtles and fish at home since I was little. I've always walked friends and families dogs when they needed me to and also watched them over night. When I was 11 we got a giant and miniature schnauzer so I had 2 dogs that I walked every day (usually I went for a run with them 2-3 times per week). 5 years ago I got a bengal cat (she passed away) and 3 years ago I got another one, she lives with my mom now but sometimes stays with me also. I would check before your dog comes whether she’s here or not depending on if your dog likes cats. I'm studying right now to get my masters degree at an online university and I'm working 20h per week which is also from home. So I'm home a lot, besides when I go to the gym or for a bike tour or other activities outside. And both, my work and university schedule, are pretty flexible so it is no problem to dog sit during the week/ during the day. Pets are always welcome in my home and are allowed on the couch and bed (my giant schnauzer used to sleep in my bed and my cat also always sleeps in bed with me when she's here). If they want to sleep, I let them sleep and if they want to play I love playing with them. I take dogs on 1-2 long walks per day and 1-2 short walks per day, unless they need more, that is also fine with me as I love being outside. I’m flexible and have a lot of time for fur friends :-) since I’m basically always home I can go for a lot of walks I walk dogs on leaches in parks or by the river, which are both close to my place. There’s also a yard in front of my house where we can go for a quick business :) If your dog is good without the leach, I know him/ her well enough and you want me to walk him/ her without the leach I can also do this in safe areas.