stacwase, when I replied, I was hoping you wouldn't take my answer the wrong way. I live in an area not far from a very major roadway. I did, at one time, let Duke run loose. He used to stay on our 2 1/2 acres. But, he got to where he'd be gone for hours. I wish I'd had a camera on his head because I'd love to have seen his adventures. Anyway, he got to where he was chasing cars and that was it. Now, I look back and see how irresponsible I was. But, I think Max running loose on your property and long leash when on others is a great compromise.