My husband and I have many years of experience in caring for all size dogs. We have a 4 year old neutered Shiba Inu that loves to play with other dogs. There are no children in the house. Our Shiba, Niko, is our only son. We have a fenced back yard (8 foot fence) so there should be no worries about your dogs safety outside. Your dog will be able to go outside multiple times a day. We can also walk them around the neighborhood if requested. Someone with access to a car will always be home so in case of any emergencies, your dog will be taken care of. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Looking forwards to caring after your loved one :)