I have had dogs all my life. I love the outdoors so my dog gets lots of walks. I can even ride my bicycle and he will run next to me. I never let him off leash and always carry a bag with me to clean up after him. I do the same in my backyard. My yard is fenced all the way around. I have a bowl of water outside so he always has water if he is in the backyard. I never leave him outside when I leave to go on an errand. I take him for car rides, to the park and to dog friendly restaurants. I brush and comb him regularly and he goes to the vets to get his shots