I have always been an owner of big dogs, German Shepherd and Akitas (but I no longer will take Akitas due to unfortunate incident) and some pretty cool cats. My parents were prominent breeders of German Shepherds. I've always been around animals, many kinds besides dogs. Friends' dogs always like me even when they don't like others. I pay attention to your habits/schedule for them and consideration for your home. My best friend was with me 13+ years-I miss him everyday and have love to give. I will take care of your dog like I did mine. When I do a sitting at your house for an extended stay, and you have some natural ingredients laying around, I love to cook and can make homemade dog treats with your permission. Because I'm in real estate, my main need is to be able to be gone 4 hrs to do an open house. And this is typically on a wknd day. If I'm staying at your house, I have to be able to do my recurring dog walks if required. So for that reason, I keep my range of service to work with the places I work for real estate and my own home to drop in on my own pets. I only take pets whom I've met to board in my home if it makes sense for my own schedule and your need. I need to know them because my vegetable garden, how they are inside and outside and meeting new people. But if you have an apt or condo dog, I'll ask if it's ok to come run in my big fenced back yard and how they are in a car. If they love car rides, I don't mind taking them with me if it works, they have fun, and I get a car buddy.