Gunner is a very sweet boy who likes his rump rubbed. He has never been crated and was gated only once as a puppy. This experience made him fearful and he knocked down the gate several times and we have never gated him again. He has always been allowed to roam freely around our home inside without any problems. He is left for several hours, without incident, while we go out to eat. We have been told by other sitters he is a gentle giant.