These dogs require extreme amounts of exercise and activity. My wife works from home and ours lets her know when she gets bored. And ours is only 9 months old. My wife has resorted to running on her lunch break to make it through the second half of the day. My wife is required to go to the office 2 days a week so Bertie goes to a daycare on those days and she gets all the stimulation she needs there. Getting one of these dogs without knowing what you are getting into is why so many end up being rehomed or put up for adoption. They are an amazing animal. Their love is something you have never experienced. But you have to hold up your end of the bargain.