Dogs deserve as much freedom as they can handle safely, respect for their personal needs, healthy food and lots of exercise and affection. i have a small house with a good sized fenced in yard for fetching and throwing and there are excellent walking paths/trails in my neighborhood. There is also a doggy door available for small to medium sized dogs. I have a small dog who prefers to be in a pack and he was a big motivating factor in my signing up for Rover. I am an acupressure therapist for humans as well as dogs and have taken classes in Healing Touch for Animals. Dogs, when they are healthy and fully in their own nature, they are all heart. They are teachers of loyalty and love! My dog simply is. He has nothing to prove. He defends from instinct. He loves with all his heart. He guides me into the presence of NOW! - Mari