yeah...but besides the perk of being able to have dogs (which is very rare in my neighborhood if you are renting) having a back yard was icing on the cake for everyone so i dont want to have them curtail that because of MY dog. the other neighbors have accomadated me and i think they know i'm ever so grateful. I bring in their garbage and recycling and glasly accept packages from UPS and leave it for them on the bak yard or inside if its raining. i try to be helpful so they dont come to resent us...