My husband and I have a 7 year-old Samoyed male dog with a fenced in backyard. Taro loves to play or run around the backyard with playful female dogs and gets along / is mellow with small male dogs! (He acts more alpha with only large male dogs) Just an heads up we aren’t able to host counter surfers. The dogs will be walked twice a day alongside our own. While our house is not particularly large, our backyard offers plenty of space (2000 square feet) for them to explore and play. We love playing fetch if they enjoy that, provide treats in dog puzzles, ensure they stay well-hydrated and offer plenty of affection. My husband, who works from home 5 days a week, shares my love for dogs and helps equally. He enjoys taking them out during his lunch breaks. Our two young children are affectionate with dogs, and my son is especially happy when the dogs sleep near his bed. We ask that dogs be fully house-trained and comfortable around children. 😊 We have experience caring for dogs recovering from hip injuries and administering multiple medications. We have welcomed dogs ranging in age from 4 months to 15 years old. Our dog, Taro, weighs 65 pounds and has a lot of fluff. He loves to play-wrestle but can also be calm if the other dog is not interested. Taro gets very excited to interact with other dogs, may bark a lot in the first 15 minutes, matching their energy levels, and can be quite the couch potato as well.