I have always grown up with dogs. Normally larger breeds (boxers, Great Danes). I am currently in between corporate world work and am home full time right now. I have a 2.5yr old Old English Sheepdog names Annabelle that loves to play. There will be no lack of attention for your pet and I promise if they are playful they will come back to you exhausted. I have a large backyard where they can run and play along with run the fence with the neighbors pets. No concern on other animals getting into my backyard I have a 9ft fence. I also live by a large park so we can go on walks. I will feed the dogs separately though as that always brings a different feel into the equation.