We looked at them, we both felt closed in looking at a white fence or brick wall felt like living in a city.
You still hear your neighbors I've read here, just don't see them.
We opted for an open lot where strategic plantings can do much the same.
As far as having one for a couple of dogs it has advantages. But to spend 175K to make a dog(s) happy doesn't justify it IMO.
Others love it and they sell well
All about choices.