Our setup is a Dog Vacation paradise! We are dog people and consider them family and have successfully raised 5 wonderful dogs over the last 20 years. We have a house on a quiet dead end street and we are the last house at the end of street. The yard is large and fenced, just about half an acre. There is also a large park next door so its like your dog is taking a country getaway vacation when staying with us. Very little noise, neighbor on only one side and very little traffic since we are at the end of the street. We have an unusually large double lot for our town. There simply is no other property here in town with this kind of space. Being the last house on the street and having the extra side lots gives us a huge fenced space for us and dogs to relax. Lots of fenced property to explore and spots to hang out. We also have a porch, an enclosed gazebo, a new kiddie doggie pool for the dogs that want to cool off, lots of grassed area to explore. We only take in 2 to 3 dogs at a time so this is like an exclusive resort for your dog and when weather doesnt permit a comfy indoors. Dogs are always with me. Inside when im inside and outside when Im outside. My wife and I currently have 2 dogs and no kids. Barney is an 8 year old lab mix that gets along with all dogs and George our 3 year old Border Collie is the pup that will probably play the most with your dog. We are also a smoke free home. Throughout the day our dogs will be inside and out. We have a porch they like to hang out on and 2 distinct connected fenced yards, one smaller directly behind the house and then a bigger side yard with tons of running and sniffing room and plenty of spots for bathroom duties. Inside the house dogs are welcome in all the rooms that we hang out in. We are and have always been VERY CAREFUL in pet proofing the house, not leaving any food, candy or medicine anywhere they can reach and safety has always been a priority. Our yard is intentionally NOT treated with any chemicals or fertilized because we know some dogs like to eat grass. Dog Safety is priority number 1. I am a very cautious and careful person so I make sure the house and enviroment is as safe as possible for the pups. Your dog should have all required shots and be fully socialized with other dogs and people at the time they stay here. They should also be house trained/broken. A meet and greet is usually required before the first stay. Thanks!