My dogs and I are in and out all day long. Buck would rather stay outside all day but he doesn't want to be alone. He's made me become a more active person which I am really grateful for! But if I feel like spending a day inside, the dogs are in and out probably 3 or 4 times every hour ... no kidding. Unless if we are up in my room, in which case they won't ask to go out unless if they have to potty.