[Diane Heller-Vaccaro]

I only keep my dogs crated until they prove they are trustworthy in the house. I would like them to spend sometime when the weather is very nice in a run, that's why we are looking for property with land. They would still have enclosed yard, but I know of too many things that can happen if a dog is left unattended in a yard. I personally feel a dog run is safer. However, first my dogs are companions and everything else is second, so if I had to chose between titles and companion the latter would win out. I still believe you can do both, I'm just not sure to what degree.