Hi! I'm Tim. I've had dogs my entire life, from Dachsunds to giant shepherds, and have yet to find one I didn't love to play with/care for. A physical therapist assistant by day, I'm very active myself and I absolutely love to play/run with dogs when I dog sit. So rest assured, your dog will not be shoved into some closed-off room with a squeaky toy (unless that's your preference); they'll be playing and having a good time! I live with my wife and our little Dachsund - our house is clean and without kids or smoking of any kind. I'm very excited to meet you and your dog - make sure to let them know it will be more of a workout than a vacation.