Your pet would essentially have the run of our first floor. Small dogs would be welcome in our bed, and large dogs would be welcome to sleep on dog beds next to our bed so they don't feel alone at night. We have a screened-in porch and a fenced-in back yard that can be used for both play and potty time, or we can take your pups on walks in our safe, dog friendly neighborhood if you preferred that. One thing to note, our back yard backs up to some woods and the wooden fence along the back is a little shorter than a standard fence. So if your dog is an escape artist, a high jumper, or an avid climber, then we would just have to give him/her some extra attention when out back. We also do have a cat in the house, but she's used to dogs and can be confined to a completely separate floor if necessary.