I have always loved animals since a very young girl. I was the one who would bring home injured birds, even a cute little turtle i named Chester. I live in an apartment, my yard is small but I will walk your dog, play with your dog and basically spoil your pet rotten. I do have a white cat named Daisy and a Bichon named Maddie, and she would love a playmate. I am a smoker but never ever in the house. It would be good if your dog enjoys the car as we have a great dog playground not too far from me. Maddie goes in the area for small dogs, but they also have a very large area for bigger dogs, it would be up to you of course.