I had always grown up with at least one dog in my house and have had trouble adjusting to not having one around since I had gone away to college, and then moved out. I have a huge back yard now in my new home, but just not able to fully commit to having one of my own at the moment. My husband works early hours and is home earlier in the day than I am, but once I'm home I am more than willing to devote plenty of attention to anyone's pups.