[Ozzello]

WHAT KIND of pet? And yes, plenty of privacy stuff going on out here.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by PootleK

This is why buying a courtyard villa is so important to me, you just can't enclose the outside space in houses built without a yard. I need outside space to let my dog safely run around off leash and let off steam. Walks aren't enough for him, and he's not good with large male dogs so we can't use the dog parks. He's a 70lb pitbull so I'm not really worried about predators. My main worry is him escaping and running off straight to the lake to fight alligators. (he'd lose!)

those are very sound decisions, & i'm sure your dog may be happier with his 'own' place to run & play. good call.

[Ozzello]

OP did not specify what kind of pet.

[Ozzello]

Originally Posted by PootleK

This is why buying a courtyard villa is so important to me, you just can't enclose the outside space in houses built without a yard. I need outside space to let my dog safely run around off leash and let off steam. Walks aren't enough for him, and he's not good with large male dogs so we can't use the dog parks. He's a 70lb pitbull so I'm not really worried about predators. My main worry is him escaping and running off straight to the lake to fight alligators. (he'd lose!)

A 70 Lb pit will win against a gator, up to about 5'. Skewed according to the depth of water.

[HORNET]

Shrubs last longer than pets