When I first got my pup Miles a couple years ago, I had several day shifts at my job during which I would be unavailable to let him out of his crate. I paid Smithy to watch him on those days every week, and not only did she walk and feed him, but she laid all the foundation for potty training and watched Dog Whisperer with him and all in all I would say she was one of the most beneficial people in his development into the amazing little dog he is today!