We’ve always had dogs growing up and now we have 2 in our house. Along with kids from toddler to teenagers pets in the house get lots of love and care There is always someone home most of the time. We love to be active and outside and take the dogs as much as we can. Our home is one story with a basement. The stairs have a baby gate but house trained dogs are welcome downstairs as well. The yard is a good size I fenced area for lots of playing and potty breaks.