Elvis is always by my side, He doesn't usually leave my eyesight. When we go outside he is always on a leash because he will run if sees a dog. Your dog will always be on a leash unless you are okay with him or her off the leash in your back yard as long its is fenced in. I like taking Elvis for a nice long walk around the block. We then go in the back yard and play for a good few hours. This helps with him running around in the house. Elvis gets fed in the morning and he has his water available at all times. Toys are always out for him and he has his own blankets. He loves to cuddle and watch movies. He isn't allowed on my furniture and he knows he isn't allowed on it unless I say the okay for him to be on my lap while being on sofa. He has a giant play pen inside and the door is always open. He prefers to be in there sometimes when he wants his space. he has toys in there as well and his blankets. I have a crate for him but don't usually use it unless he gets in trouble and he will usually place himself in there himself. When I go to work he stays in his play pen with his toys.