I have two highly socialized and very friendly dogs of my own. They are use to mingling with others as I take them to the park in my gated community several times a week. They love jumping in the lake to play fetch and will swim until the cows come home. Of course your loved one is welcomed to join us, if you so prefer. My gated community is very safe with minimal traffic. My back yard is completely fenced with plenty of room for them to run around. On cool days, my back door is usually open and the dogs are free to roam at will. Myself, I am usually home all day and look after the bunch as if they were my own.