I am retired and live close to Osage park where I enjoy walking the dogs I care for. Our home is small, therefore I take smaller dogs and no more than 2 at a time. The yard is completely fenced in with a dog door (if wanted), grass and hard scape. We allow the dogs everywhere in our home and on our covered couch esp. in the evening (cuddle time). Visiting dogs can sleep in our room though not on the bed, if requested. We lost our Brittany spaniel a few years ago and we periodically like to travel so have decided not to get a dog of our own. This is how I get my puppy fix! I am happy to bathe and brush your dog prior to pick up if they are of smaller size. If the dogs are child friendly, our two granddaughters love to come to visit and play yet I supervise at all times. If you request to have only your dog cared for I would charge 80.00 per day.