Home is a heavily wooded lot with room to play. Unfenced ,we do have a long cable dog run if needed its been there for years and only used a few times the only reason its still up there, it doubles as a cloths line. I prefer to be with your pet while outdoors. I only board one dog at a time. Walks are a must, I walk as much as I can and a companion always makes a walk better. Special diets and special needs fine. I am between dogs now our lab spaniel passed away a few years ago at age 16. Mi wife and I are almost empty nesters and we plan on downsizing so we don't want to commit to a pet until we know we can keep it for life.