My partner and I live on the Isle of Bute in a wee cottage with a large garden and we are right across from the beach. We have experience in owning both large and small dogs. We have had boxers in the past but have adopted our wee Lhasa Apso and our Westie was a much appreciated Christmas gift from my partner. We are mature dog owners. We walk our dogs at least twice a day and they have the free run of our large fenced off garden. The location of our house if perfect for having dogs stay. The beach is at the front of our house and the forest walks are at the back of our house.