I have experience caring for pets that belong to friends and I've been a dog owner for 15 years. I love my Emma and yes she is spoiled. I am very attentive even though I do work from 8 am - 4 pm. I am home every day by 4:30. I make sure that she gets a little walk in when I get home. I would just need to know the routine of your dog and I would make sure he/she is well taken care of. I do allow Ems on my furniture because I like her being close. I would allow any fur babies that are in my care to do the same. I am willing to watch 2 more dogs at a time. I would prefer dogs from the same family when I am sitting at my house.