I just retired (early) as a 4th grade teacher in 2022 and my husband works for a fire department. After our three dachshunds passed away within 6 months of one another (2 were older than 18 and 1 passed at 14 years old), we began watching our 2 miniature wiener dog grandsons. We truly miss having dogs so much. However, that just means your pups will have 100% of our attention. We have one daughter and her family who live in AZ. Though we are sad about not having dogs of our very own anymore, it is probably best so we can easily travel back-and-forth to AZ to see our grandchildren. I often pet sit for my students' families. In fact, the video I uploaded is not of me talking, It's to show you how dogs who I often dog sit react knowing they are coming to visit me. I was so tickled when the dogs' owner just happened to send me the clip. Years ago, while going through med school, my daughter started sitting on Rover and I had enjoyed visiting her to see the latest dog(s) she was sitting. I see dog sitting as a way to enjoy pets without the huge financial contribution. I am available far more often than not. When I dog sit, I am home 24/7! Why I love dog sitting I grew up on a farm. We had pets my entire life. They actually weren't just pets, they were family members. I love any and all pets. Okay... maybe not tarantulas, which my husband once surprised my daughters with and actually thought we would love it. Pets are like babies to me and I love getting to know each adorable personality. There's a reason why pets are used to rehabilitate people in need. A dog can put a joy in your heart like nothing else in life. Meet my pets We have two miniature wiener dog grandsons who often visit us. If they are visiting our house, we will be sure to make your pet(s) feel as though they are a member of our family as well. About my yard My backyard is perfect for dogs to run and play. There's plenty of room for any pet. We are completely fenced in and we have never had a dog escape our yard; not even my daughter's cattle dog that seems to escape every other yard. My experience administering medication I have taken children on field trips and even trips to DC. I have had to administer meds more than once. I have also given shots to a diabetic dog that I watched.