I have an older (10yr old) Blue Heeler named Wrangler. He is very well behaved and a easy dog to take care of. Good with other dogs and ok with cats. Not sure with smaller animals.

I would like to find a local pet caregiver who could watch him if I have to travel out of town. I prefer to leave him with someone who can be with him the whole day and night. He is ok to leave alone, but I don't want him home by himself waiting for a dog sitter to come over to watch him.

He really has never been left alone for more than probably 10 hours before in his entire life. He does not suffer separation anxiety, and does not chew or destroy anything (except dog toys, which he wrecks)...

Anyway, I am hoping to find someone who can take care of him on occasion....

I was going to say he is very easy to manage, but I often take him to the dog park. He likes to play fetch (he's a bit OCD about the ball)... but he loves just to take short or long walks.

He has a little arthritis in his left front foot.