I would recommend Thang (i.e. Anthony) if you want your dogs to be pampered and treated with love. Full disclosure: Thang is my father. My dog pack consists of Metric (80 lb German Shepherd) and Mushroom (30 lb Australian Shepherd). For the past 5 years, I've raised them in my own, very particular way. In fact, I'm quite strict and regimented. Every day, I walk them (rain or shine) for at least 30 minutes, train them daily (Schutzhund / IPO training), and feed them raw (that's right: raw chicken, raw beef, raw lamb, and so on). In short, I'm a very hands on fur parent. Although quite strict in certain ways, I'm quite relaxed, both dogs sleep next to my wife and I at night and both dogs have full access to the house, a doggy door installed to let them roam in and out of the house. In the past, whenever I've needed to travel (for work) for an extended period of time, I would grow anxious. A stream of unhelpful thoughts would enter my mind: Who would I enlist to take care of them? Who would feed them in my particular way? Who would take care of my babies? Although many of these thoughts, over the years, have reduced in intensity, I still want what's best for the dogs. As a result, I've flown Thang in (on three separate occassions) from California to Washington in order to watch my dogs, overlooking them for about a week's time. The dogs always enjoy his company and have grown to love him dearly. One final note. If there's something specific you do *not* want your dog to do (or eat), call it out and be specific. Thang, with his well intentions, tends to be very relaxed and does not impose much (or any) discipline.

Thang would help watch Max when she was a puppy, by taking her to the park and walks. In addition, he would take her when I was on vacation. She would give him lots of kisses and was excited to see him everytime, so I think that's a great testament to the care he gave to her!