I do not have a fenced in yard, we let him run free for over 2 years and now we have a neighbor that has cats that roam around free too! That's an issue, he is very friendly but if Amazon or something pulls in driveway he chases them out of the driveway by biting their tires, some have actually quit delierving because he would chase their car down the road. We have currently been walking him on a leash, but as soon as somebody comes in or out the door he will try to dart out the door, and we just can't have that. He needs somewhere fenced, he's good with other dogs, I have kids, kids shouldn't be an issue although he like dogs way more than children. He would be good in a fenced yard to go potty in and other dogs. He is free! I absolutely love and adore him but the no fencing is a problem. He is very friendly. Would not hurt anyone