I am a dog owner myself, and sometimes I just wonder why we deserve dogs. They're one of the most purest creatures. My dog is a beagle, and she has been a blessing to our family. I basically make her take a bath every 3-4 weeks, walk her everyday, play around with her, clean her ears every week since she has long ears she's more prone to infections, etc. what differentiates me from other sitters or walkers is that I have patience with dogs, I am not bothered if the bark or howl, I just tried to make them feel better by giving them treats or petting them. I do this with me dog when she's sad because of thunders; she just wants someone to hug her while this happens