Hello my name is krystal and i am a full time stay at home mom. I have a 5 year old who is in school and a 3 year old who is alway home with me.i live in a house and we have a small yard.i also like to go on long walk with my kids.I understand how much a pet means to is i know a dog is like one of our children thats why in my house tgey would be treated like one of my children.while you are away at work or on vactation your dog would be safe with me. I allow them on the couches and beds they will be able to run and play i would not crate them as i feel they are like kids