I had a black lab for 14 years who passed away this summer. I'm not quite ready to move on and get a new dog but I thought this would be a great way to get my dog fix for the time being. The thing I miss most about my buddy are the walks we used to take. That would be a definite highlight of taking care of your dog. I would promise to take care of your dog like it was mine. I know how much pets Can mean to a person. Having cared for an elderly dog for the past three years I'm quite knowledgeable about a lot of health concerns as well. I'm very confident in my ability to address any situation.