I have been around dogs my entire life amongst other animals; cats, birds, and llamas believe it or not. Whether I'm walking, or taking care of your dog, they won't go scritch deprived. I have dog sat before on a number of occasions and I deeply care about the well being of animals. Fyi, I currently work part time at a bbq joint, so if I am to dig sit, I will be at work from 4:00 pm till sometime around 11:30 pm. I am comfortable with administering medications he or she may need. In regards to dog walking, I do not usually run, but I won't object to running with your dog if need be. I hope to make your dog happy and maybe make it a regular visit.