I have had pets all my life usually cats or dogs. I have experience of living with an elderly dog with dementia. I am mature and ours is a quiet , calm house with easy access to fields for walking. I work mainly from home three and a half days per week. The rest of the week I am at home and my husband is at home evenings and weekends I have part of the garden fenced . There is room for your dog to be crated if needed. We are in a bungalow with some steps outside