Paul & I have had dogs our entire married life, from Golden Retrievers to a rescued Poodle. We have a 14x48 screened patio with a dog door for free access to a completely fenced back yard. We currently have an above ground pool with plans for an in ground next year, that the dogs are free to use (we do have a life jacket for the non-swimmer). While I work full time, Paul is retired and a stay at home Dad for the dogs, and able to offer lots of attention and play time. Paul & I currently have 2 dogs, a 7 year old Shih Tzu and a rescued 8 year old Poodle, who enjoy playing with others.