I live in a great area to take many walks, I have a fenced small backyard and I also work 5 minutes from my house so it's easy to come home on lunch. I know dogs don't want to be left alone for a long time- I dog sit most of my friends dogs for them and it's been that way for years. Some dogs I have here at my house and others I stay at their house. I'll bring the dogs on errands too so they don't get lonely if I have a few stops to make. I have a wonderful room mate who loves dogs just as much as I do, if not more! I always send pictures and updates so they know the dogs aren't sitting at home alone.