I am nursing have been around dogs since I was a child. Right, now unable to have dog myself would love to keep yours safe while away. We love walking, live right by the trails playing with freebies, and other toys. I do work during the day, but also here evenings and weekends. We have had lab, broader collie, and cats. Teaching my daughter how to care for others is important to me and she loves animals. I thought this would be great way to help. We do live in townhouse we have big back yard no one really uses it but us. My animals had surgeries where I had to provide wound care, IV fluids, and meds. Please feel free ask anything. Promise treat pet one of our family.