We have enjoyed raising our 2 dogs while our son is young, and he is improving his own dog care & training skills along the way. We have both had dogs in our families since we were children. Pet care is as much a part of our daily life as our own care. Our dogs have adapted to our routines, and we ourselves have had to adapt to the individual needs/quirks/personalities of our 2 dogs. We have an unfenced yard in which we play with our dogs daily. The older dog (5 years) is well-trained in staying in our yard, and our younger dog (5 months) is learning very quickly. We also do regular leashed walks with the dogs. Our dogs sleep in their beds in our upstairs bedroom, and we have space for other dogs to lay their beds or crates.