I had dogs my whole life growing up, however as everyone has moved out of the house they have taken their dog with them. I miss them. I live on half an acre which means I have a large backyard including horses, chickens, goats and sheep. However, don't worry, the grassy area where the dogs would spend most of their outdoor time when I'm not walking them is fenced-in and apart from the rest of the animals. Our dogs were always amused with the other animals though. I live close to many parks if your little buddy loves to play fetch in large fields or just likes taking many strolls a day. I recently graduated college and am taking the summer off while I look for work, which means my schedule is very flexible.