I have been a stay at home parent for the past 12 years, 3 of them with a wonderful rescue dog. I am extremely attentive to the nonverbal cues of what a dog needs. She started out as very timid and shy, and I have helped that scared and abused dog adjust to a somewhat wild household, where she now feels like the boss. I can bring that same attention and affection to your dog to make their day a little less lonely. I have taught my children how to treat dogs and now they are very respectful of them. They can not get enough of their dog and every other dog they see. If your dog is kid friendly, I may bring them along once in awhile to help play.