I have owned a Lab-Pit Mix since 2012 and got him when he was 11 months old. He's currently living with family, but he's still unbelievably healthy. I've taken him for hikes, beach walks, running in the park, and dog parks. I have plenty of experience owning dogs and there will be someone with the dogs all day. The backyard goes back very far, even though there are some weeds in the far back. Try to make sure they have tick and flee Advantixs, the pill or something similar. I would prefer if they were potty trained, but if not we'll live, just give us a heads up. I can take dogs that are staying over for a while for walks down the street on request. The house is on a dead-end street so there is no traffic. But all in all my house is a dog loving house. If you have a preference for dog food let me know. And I can do pickups and drop-offs as far as Hauppauge or the Hamptons. I own a Ford Explorer so having them in the car is not a problem. I also have a doggy seat belt harness :3