I have over an acre and own my own home , in the back there are many hiking trails which we love to take walks on there is so much to do and a lot of room to do it. My son is 9 and he loves dogs as well and helps take care of our 5 month old German shepherd with me! She loves other dogs and people her name is Molly Mae. I am very active and we love the outdoors and are getting an invisible dog fence soon when the winter is over but I can use leashes for now.