+ 1 this is an important point. We live 200 metres from a very large off leash dog park. Lots of dogs means good socialisation. Lots of off leash exercise mean

+ 1 this is an important point. We live 200 metres from a very large off leash dog park. Lots of dogs means good socialisation. Lots of off leash exercise means a contented dog who doesnt bark or cause trouble. If the park wasnt so close we either wouldnt be living here or wouldnt have a dog. Its essential in an urban area.