What's better exercise than a ball? A poodle. Unless requested not to, I will have my poodle with me for all outdoor activities at your house, since she is very social and enjoys others. I won't bring her inside your home, unless invited. Leashes will always be used for transfers and walks. I will also use one in the yard until I'm confident they listen without it. This goes for both your house and mine. I have an unfenced half acre yard with a dog pool in a quiet neighborhood with no thru traffic and friendly neighbors. There is also a small dog park area close by that could be attended as needed. My house has a windowed front room with French doors that I generally use in place of kenneling, but dogs are generally left at large in the house. I have a puppy tent for providing a leak proof option for unattended puppy play. Potty pads are available for pup tent. Most will learn our "bell system" pretty quickly, but all will be let out as instructed otherwise. I have plenty of gates and large rooms available should separation be necessary but would generally leave them open to play with toys, puzzles, and bones (as able). Pups that cannot suppress a bark while on "neighborhood watch" (a favorite pass time) will be prohibited from browsing during my work hours, but welcome to rejoin afterwards. Trips to the Marshfield dog park, icecream, or pet bath are not out of the question but would be confirmed ahead of time.