We have 2 dogs, a 10 year old golden retriever (female) and a 4 year old Boston terrier (male). Our Boston terrier has allergies so we are accustomed to administering medicine to him. Both dogs are very friendly and love playing with other dogs! Both dogs are free to roam the house when we are not home. We both work full time during the week, however typically the dogs are only left for 4-6 hours maximum at a time. Neither of us work on weekends. We have a nice fenced in back yard where there is plenty of room to run and play when we are home. We do not leave the dogs in the backyard when we are not home nor do we ever let the dogs in the backyard when we are not with them. We have a toddler at home as well so would like to make sure your dog is okay around small children.