For 12 years I was mom to a beautiful lab. I adopted her when she was 9 weeks old. Through all the puppy, teenage, elder ages I was there. When I was exhausted for miles of walking she was still full of energy, so of course out we went again, to play, walk and whatever she wanted to do. I live in a private home with a yard, and two porches ( which are safe for dogs to go out on) where they can relax in the sun or shade, on a lounge chair or on the cool wood floor. After breakfast and morning routine, a long walk (if appropriate) is always on the horizon. We can walk off lease (if that is allowed, and wanted) at the Croton Gorge Park. There are miles of beautiful, peaceful trails that any dog would love.