I have been taking care of dogs, cats & horses since I was a young girl. Have trained many puppies in several different breeds (mainly large hunting dogs but several other medium breeds and mixes). All of family members and a lot of my friends and family friends ask me to take care of their fur babies when they go out of town. I always follow whatever directions are left for me and clean up after myself and the fur babies so there is no mess for anyone to come home to. If I watch the fur baby at my home then I usually will make sure they are all clean and pretty before their parents come pick them up or I drop them off. I like to keep you updated throughout your dogs stay with pictures of them playing or having fun on a walk with a cute little message from your fur baby. I am currently taking care of my mother who has Parkinson's disease. I have plenty of time to play and hang out with your fur baby. I'm available most days of the week and most weekends. Sometimes my teenage son will be here and he loves to play with the dogs. He just loves all animals. I live on 20+ acers which make potty breaks a breeze and play time any doggie's dream. If your dog needs to be crated that is no problem. I have a really nice big crate with a really nice comfy bed in it. If your dog has specific needs (meds, food, a certain routine, etc) no problem and it will be followed to the T. I can handle anything that is needed from puppies to older dogs. Staying at your home I will follow all directions and keep things clean. In my home I always like to have your dogs favorite blanket and enough food to last them while your gone. I have 2 doggy beds here but please feel free to bring theirs if that makes them more comfortable. I also ask that you provide the harness or any other specific items that you use when walking your dog. I want them to be comfortable while having their own vacation here with us. Most of my regulars are off leash dogs but I do have a nice run set up for any dogs that can't be trusted to stay around.