I am a dog lover and have at several points in my life have owned dogs, cats birds, and fish. I am currently not allowed to own pets in my condo but there is no rule against having some furry friends over for a few hours. I will make sure your pets get treated the way you want them to be treated and am almost certain they won't want to leave at the end of the day. I don't have a yard per say but plenty of places in my neighborhood for your pooch to get out and stretch his legs, like several parks in the area. It is also a quiet neighborhood so there will be no reason for your dog to be startled by any loud noises or disruptions.