We did it! We bought a ranch-style home with a yard, and now the dogs have their own playground!
Zoe sets the pace. She's the first to dash out the sliding glass door into the yard. Then she engages the others with a series of play bows, snatching up toys in her mouth and daring the others to chase her. Trooper and Shadow are up for the game -- Angel is less interested and prefers to poke around and sniff for a little while and quicklyasks to rejoin the people in the house.
Big upside: Happier and better exercised dogs.
Downsides: Dealing with mud in the house; Dave and I get less exercise because we walk the dogs less frequently.
