My wife and I have two dogs Dolly Parton and Coal. Dolly is a Cocker Spaniel is more cat than anything and Coal is a high energy pup and loves to play with other dogs regardless of size (he is used to playing with horses and sheep). We have a large fenced in backyard, so there is plenty of room to run and play. I also love near Asbury ark so we can go on lots of trail runs and hikes. I am always home during the weekend, so your pup will not be left home for hours on end. Max would probably be around 2-3 hours, depending on the pup. We definitely hope you give us a chance and look forward to meeting your pup.