It is natural for your dog to behave and feel differently after you leave them with new humans. No matter how caring and nurturing we may be towards them, they will likely still be sad and miss you. To accommodate for their feelings of separation, we tend to go overboard with pets, walks, praise, and, when appropriate, treats, so they can warm up to us as easily as possible. We want them to feel as secure as possible during their time of separation from their owners, and really try to keep owners updated - especially during the first 24 hours while they adjust. Being that our kids are still only 8 and 6, our home can be exciting and loud! We expect that dogs who belong to families with kids will feel right at home ;) We also have been teaching our kids about safety and respect and making sure to be aware of how others are feeling (dogs and humans!). We have an enclosed small yard in our townhouse as well as a shared courtyard where your dog can enjoy some supervised wandering and squirrel-watching. We live right by a dog-friendly park and enjoy short and long outings as they please. We won’t take dogs off leash ever except for enclosed off-leash areas (when caring for dogs who enjoy that). Another thing to note: We keep a mostly chemical-free home. So if your dog is sensitive to chemicals, our home should not be an issue.