In my life i have had a few dogs one was called sam he was very nervous so treated him with a lot of respect second dog was colgate he was a colly cross with a spaniel he lived to a very grand old age of 16 and when he passed it broke all are hearts we totally went the other way with our next dog have a very loving staffy called cookie .I am also available to stay at the pet owners homes if they wish to go on holiday for a set rate every day , i m available all the time .