We have a 5 year old deaf great dane we trained her to ring the bell to go outside and potty. She learned how to sit with hand gesture. Love being outside on walks with my 2 dogs. And playing with my 2 cats. My older dog takes her meds very easily because she sees her treat in hand. I don't work so that makes it easier for your pets to get a morning walk before it's to hot. Sunday we have church so that would be an evening walk. We have a fenced in yard. I would walk my clients yard to make sure there are no holes for the dog to get out.