My wife and I have had Norah for over two years and we each grew up with pets. Norah is very friendly, playful, and submissive. She is great with all other dogs, even skidish ones. We have a built-in dog door, but larger dogs may not be able to fit. We both work regularly, but our schedules vary. So, it is rare that we leave our dog for a full 8 hour day. We almost always walk her in the morning and the evening, at least a few times a week we take her to the park, trail, or some sort of water in the summer. We love animals, and love to get Norah around other dogs because she is so friendly! We are able to block off carpeted rooms if necessary so the dogs have the wood floors and outside available at all times. Other than that we don't have any restrictions.