I've grown up with large dogs, mainly Golden Retrievers, my entire life. I've cared for dogs while nannying young children and have also dog-sat various dog breeds throughout my life. I love dogs, and while I don't have a dog at the moment, I look forward to making sure your dog feels as loved as possible while you're away. As I work full-time, a pet's routine would look like the following on a weekday: Morning (between 6-8 am): I would take the dog for a long morning walk, allowing the dog to get out their energy for the morning/afternoon. This walk would also include time for a potty break. Before leaving, I would allow time to play with the dog, and would make sure they had enough food and water for the day. Afternoon (between 12-2 pm, during my lunch break): I would take the dog for another, shorter walk; allow for potty breaks; check on food and water; and short time for play. Evening (between 5-9 pm): I would spend the longest amount of time with the dog in the evenings (during weekdays). We would go on another long walk/run and hopefully would have time to socialize with other dogs at nearby dog parks (depending on owner's request). We would also allow time for playing outside. After this, I would check on the dog's food and water levels again. Hopefully, spending a long period of time with the dog in the evenings will help with any separation anxiety the dog may feel while the owners are away. Besides going for a walk, I would spend time a large amount of time in the evening (between 2-3 hours, depending on if I was house sitting or providing drop-in appointments) playing with the dog at your house and making sure your dog feels loved, even while you're away! Weekends would be similar to the above, but would allow for more flexibility and longer visits/walks. I've found that dogs do a much better time being away from their owners if you're able to keep their usual routine as much as possible while you're away. So, while the above routine is what I would generally plan, I can definitely tweak it to make sure your dog's routine is as stable as possible. In addition to the above, I can help with reinforcing dog-training and obedience during your absence. I'm responsible and loving, and would make sure your dog was cared for and well looked after while you're away. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!