I have a backyard that is fully fenced (6 ft). We have a baby gate that we occasionally put up to block access to the upstairs and a door to block access to basement. We like to keep the dogs with us in the house. We prefer kennel trained dogs for their safety and for the sake of our home, as dogs can be unpredictable especially in a new environment. If we aren’t familiar with your dog and don’t know how it will behave in our absence, we may crate him/her while we’re gone. We will treat your dog like they are our own, we hope that pet owners will set us up for success by bringing anything their pup will need to be comfortable such as dog beds, blankets, crates, etc. (don't bring toys unless you're ok with them being destroyed by my husky!). Potty trained dogs are a must for us, we obviously know dogs aren't perfect, but please don't expect hourly potty breaks, we have busy days at times, like any normal family.