We would love to have him out more but his condition won't allow this. He loves the cold and the snow but he gets very stiff and sore if left out too long in the worst weather. Also if left out at night he tends to "see ghosts" and is running and barking constantly. He does seem to know when he has done too much but he is a tough customer so we have to watch out for him. One thing we don't have to worry about. He knows what his territory is and NEVER strays off.