I have been around animals my entire life and have always had dogs in my household. I treat all animals with respect and as if they were my own. I have a big yard for exercise and playtime depending on the weather. Depending on your dog and how comfortable they are around other dogs, I have two dogs of my own which they can all play together. If not, they can easily be separated considering I live in a two family house. There is also a dog park in a neighboring town which I can easily walk to and/or drive to with weather permitting. Bathing is also an option, I bathe my dogs after the dog park. I am a very easy going, trustworthy person who would greatly enjoy watching over your dog while you are away.