I have a weakly fenced yard. It's enough to keep my dogs in but they in no way test boundaries. My husband is home more than I am and is another true lover of dogs. My dogs get along with other dogs though Luca ,my small dog, is a little nervous of larger more curious dogs. She needs her personal space. Maddie is a lover and can't wait to make friends as long as they are not children or bikes. We live fairly close to the park and our neighborhood is easy to walk around in.