I grew up around dogs and have learned to take care of them. Although dogs cannot talk, they are really expressive. I pay attention and make observations around dog to keep informed whether they are happy or whether there is something wrong with them. I had raised a puppy to a full growth dog. He is now nine years old happy and healthy. Our dog, Butters, is a certified therapy dog and is friendly with many dogs that had stayed with us. My husband and I are active and we would love to walk and take your dog to the dog park during the stay. Please let us know if you need any special accommodations. We are flexible to your requests. Don't hesitate to contact us.