We are dog lovers who just can't commit to one of our own so instead we foster and sit. We have fostered 2 dogs in the past two years and dog sit/board 1-2 pups at a time a few times a year for a good friend. I work full time from home and have plenty of flexibility. My husband is retired and has all the flexibility in the world. We are home most weekends during summer but not in winter. We have a large non-fenced yard in a quiet neighborhood with great streets and nearby nature trails for walking. We will follow owners' preferences on crating and stick to a schedule that your pup is used to.