All livestock guardian dogs thrive in their native environment, with their flock and family, in the grass or dirt, keeping watch and checking boundaries. {Although it is not their primary historical function, many livestock guardian breeds adapt quite well to residential living if accommodations are made to satisfy their instinctual needs; the Turkish Boz Shepherd is no exception.~It is not their primary historical function, many livestock guardian breeds adapt quite well to residential living if accommodations are made to satisfy their instinctual needs; the Turkish Boz Shepherd is no exception.} {The Boz Shepherd is able to do quite well in a residential environment if he is provided a large backyard and daily walks or romps at the dog park for adequate exercise.~If he is provided a large backyard and daily walks or romps at the dog park for adequate exercise, the Boz Shepherd is able to do quite well in a residential environment.} He is not known to dig to escape or climb fences, but in a residential area, providing the dog with adequate space and activity to prevent boredom will further ensure this. The Turkish Boz Shepherd has tremendous endurance and is a fantastic hiking, running or jogging, bicycling, or outdoor companion. He needs, above all else, a close bond with his family and to be treated with love and respect. He must be a family member and interacted with as a close friend and companion to {develop and grow~grow and develop} as a well-adjusted dog.~All livestock guardian dogs thrive in their native environment, with their flock and family, in the grass or dirt, keeping watch and checking boundaries. The Boz Shepherd is able to do quite well in a residential environment if he is provided a large backyard and daily walks or romps at the dog park for adequate exercise. He is not known to dig to escape or climb fences, but in a residential area, providing the dog with adequate space and activity to prevent boredom will further ensure this.