Some quick personal info about my experience. My family has taken care of most animals that you could find in a pet shop. From dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, arachnids, etc. And I understand that your dog needs someone to care for it like family even if it’s for a short amount of time. I currently have a senior dog with my girlfriend (he just turned 10) and he has grown just more affectionate over the years. I’ve taken care my friends’ dogs over the years, from puppies to seniors and even dogs from different households. Emergencies are familiar to me, if it involves being persuasive with getting medication down, topical applications, anxiety meds, or even an emergency visit to a vet, these are situations I have experienced before. Patience and consistency is key when it comes to animals. Even if your dog has a sensitive stomach, I’ve had to take my dog out every 30 minutes for two days, until we got his stomach under control. As long as I can remember, dogs have been a part of my life. And I’d like to put that experience to use for others who have a vacation planned in thr near future.