My son Tom has been around a dog since birth. He has always been very gentile, and loving with our dogs. Attentive to brushing their coat and teeth. He always wipes their paws after coming out from the snow and mud. He's a changes the water daily, gives treats for tricks , vitamins at the same time of day, and fed them in the morning and evening. In college he had our dog for several weeks at a time while we went on vacation. We never had a worry. Tom now has two cats who are very spoiled . One has health issues, and he has helped stabalise it through medication and love. Tom is in medical school. He would love to help take care of your pet. He is very conscientious, punctual, and loving.