I have been taking care of two families’ dogs intermittently for the past several years. For each, I have walked, fed, and otherwise taken care of their dogs including one with dietary restrictions. One of the families had a young German Shepard and an older border collie. Each required walks twice daily and their own special food regimens. I often spent the night with the dogs and had to make sure the older dog got her medicine in a timely fashion. For the other family, I take care of a black lab mix. I would feed and walk him twice daily. These would often traverse the owner’s neighborhood and give him plenty of time to exercise. He was somewhat skiddish at first but I eventually was able to earn his trust.