I don't think I could have that attitude. I know Duke's happy as long as he's with me and I also know he's safe 100% of the time he's with me. Sure, he'd be a lot happier out and about in the neighborhood, chasing cars or whatever. I also think dogs are like kids because they never grow up. So, it's up to us to look after them. I think I would keep him on leash and just fence in a large part of a yard for him to have.