I stay at home and raise my kids while raising a dog too! I’ve had a dog by my side ever since I can remember. We want our children to be raised around animals, there is just so much to learn from them. Our very large fenced yard is perfect for dogs who like to run and play. We spend most of our time at home, but if we do need to leave the doggy door makes accessing outside simple for everyone! Running is a hobby of mine, so we may head out for a run or two as well. While my two older children love to run and play, we have a toddler at home so we have to be sure everyone will play nice with everyone, even with our 10 chickens. Don’t worry, they’re kept in their coop away from all animals!