Dog sharing is a free alternative to professional dog care. The actual dog owner shares his dog with a dog friend, who also takes care of the care, care and cuddles - depending on the agreement during the day, at night, by the hour or by the week. The dog lives in a home, not in a kennel. This partial model has many advantages for everyone involved: Dog owners win z. B. Dog-free time to be able to go on holiday without a dog. Dog lovers who cannot keep a dog themselves can spend time with a furry friend thanks to dog sharing. Interested people who want to get to know life with a dog can use dog sharing to gain an insight into everyday life with a dog. And dogs not only gain a substitute master or mistress, i.e. additional reference persons, but also all-round good care, even more love and cuddles. Nevertheless, dog sharing must always be viewed critically: The dog friend with whom the owner shares his dog should be carefully selected and tailored to the dog's needs.