I love all animals, I was a veterinary technician for 4 years and have references from my employer saying how well I get along with animals. I am home all day and night. I currently own 2 cats and a snake so no animal frightens me. I would be able to tell if something was wrong with your fur baby besides just walking them. I have had the pleasure of owning 3 dogs in my lifetime. My beautiful Katie, a lab-pit mix who was the love of my life. She died of cancer and I have not had another dog since then. Pepper was the family dog while the kids were growing up. She was a medium sized Heinz 57 that lived 12 years. Also a hound that ran away from her owner because they couldn't take care of her. Pick up time is before 7pm unless agreed upon at booking.I do not take care of puppies. I am home full time so I would give your dog full time attention.I give them two or mores walks a day or however many you prefer. I also have a completely fenced yard so they can go out whenever they need to. I usually ask the owners to write down their daily schedules so they feel at home as soon as possible .I can dispense medication even give shots if necessary. I need an emergency number and their vet in case anything should happen. Lots of love and positive reinforcement. I do not own a cage: the house is theirs.