We have multiple dog gates to seperate the upstairs/downstairs, also blocking access to the front door entrance, so no dogs can escape if the front door is opened by us, or a visitor. Our yard is not fenced, but we do have a gate blocking the patio stairs, so your dog can lay outside on the patio, if he/she wants to, without needing to be tied. We do have 2 x 25' dog tie out cables, so your dog can "do their business" 😉, and explore more of the backyard. No dogs are left outside unsupervised. We have a dog crate available to use for small dogs, and a pet gazibo (5' x 5' x 5'), ready to be set up in the living room if needed, for larger dogs. We only host one family's dog(s) at a time in our home. This limits our boarding availability, but makes it safer for the dogs we do board, and gives your furbaby the quality time and attention they deserve 🥰. Fyi...We have a photo picture editor that allows us to erase things (like leashes) from the pictures. If you see any dogs without leashes, on our Profile Photos/Rover Reels, it's because we erased them for a nicer picture 😁. We never let any dogs in our care off leash.