I have been watching dogs on Rover for years and it is a joy. I especially appreciate forming relationships with the ones that keep coming back. As a former preschool teacher, I have found with dogs as with children, relationship is what matters most. Its what helps us meet each dogs particular needs and helps the pups feel comfortable in a new place. We provide lots of cuddles, exercise, and opportunity to be outside in our very large naturalistic fenced yard - lots to smell. We have a dog door. The fence is four feet tall. I also sometimes bring dogs to our home at St. Mary's Glacier. We accept dogs with crates but we don't shut the crate door. Happy to discuss the other ways we manage. The basement suite in Lakewood is listed on airbnb so there will be other people going through the back yard, including sometimes children. They appreciate being greeted in a friendly manor. We have one dog, Bou. She both enjoys the company and sets clear boundaries with other dogs. We always feed dogs separately. We look forward to meeting and making friends with your pup :)