Dog sitting – Why?

We wander from place to place
At a fast and steady pace
To meet new, interesting people
And are forced to learn quite steeply

What does this new dog like
What do they love and enjoy
What tricks should we employ
To keep them safe and occupied
Amused and oh so satisfied

Do they like to sniff every day
Like a ball and quick play
Have some soft and favourite toys
Some foods that give them joy

What is the house like
What do we need to do
Where do we find things
How does the stove work

What’s around every corner
Can we walk safely and alone
Taking the dog off the lead
Such an important activity
to run and go wild daily
Just like a small wild child

So dog sitting is our hobby
It keeps us active and fit
It makes our brain work just a bit
Some play golf? Some scrabble
We like neither we like a ramble
Across the fields, sands and more
Each day so different from before

So why do we dog sit you may ask
It keeps us busy challenged and sometimes dizzy with laughter too
As dogs can be so amusing
in what they do

Affectionate and fun
our house and dog sitting days
will continue,
Sometimes we feel
they’ve only just begun