Well I taken care of my own family dogs 2 pit bulls, 2 huskies and 1 German Sheppard mix with husky I've taken care of small dogs for a family friend while they were on vacation while in the presence of my own dogs. I walk my dogs in the morning so the heat doesn't effect them too much and if I decide to walk later in the after noon always have a water bottle ready so they have something to drink I do give flea baths when needed Treats when it's well deserved I taught my dogs a couple of tricks I will always protect my dogs.