Frankie Flowers
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I think small to medium breeds do best in apartments, in my experience. They have more room and are less intimidating to the neighbors. One of my neighbors in my past complex had a huge Rottie. The dog was friendly, but people were scared of it. It’s too bad, too, because the people were really lovely, but the dog scared a lot of folks off. Plus, you could hear it bark through the walls. I’ve had a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Chihuahua mix in an apartment, and they did well as long as you don’t get a breed that barks a lot. Stay away from Beagles and Beagle mixes, they LOVE to howl. I know, my neighbor has one now that is the cutest boy, but he sure is loud.
My dog loves cat food. I think it’s the meaty taste. I’ve learned to feed the cat and dog separately to avoid the dogs stealing the cat’s food. It never seems to work the other way. So, I put my cats in one room and my dog in the garage to eat. It’s the only way I can be sure they won’t steal each other’s food.
My dog barks like crazy at mice and other rodents. We’ve only seen a few mice outside the house and never inside, but I assume she scares them off. Thankfully, she has never caught one. I wouldn’t want her to eat a mouse!
I don’t have insurance for my dog, but your post makes me wonder if I should get it. Thankfully, we haven’t had any major issues yet, but I didn’t realize there were limits on things like ingesting objects. I think I have a lot to learn. I’d love to know more about Pet’s Best and any other company that offers coverage for adult dogs. My pup is almost 4.
I usually leave my dogs at a kennel and pay about $35 per night. This includes special treats, food, and outdoor playtime. But this is the middle option; there is a basic stay, which is cheaper, and a deluxe option that costs more. With the middle option, they get a private “room” with a bed and a potty area. With my other dog, who is a little more sensitive, I pay a private sitter. Mine charges $50 a day, but my pup is high needs and gets medication, as well as has anxiety, so she needs a lot of attention. She gets two walks a day at this rate.
I’ve actually adopted a few pets from local sites and had them be just fine. However, I did my research first. I always asked for health history and vaccinations, as well as asked to see where the pets were kept. If they were unwilling to let me take the animal to my vet before adopting, I would not do it. I took in an older dog that needed a new home, and we all were very happy at the end. However, this was not a puppy, and I had a lot of information. I met with the previous owners, had the health history, and knew everything before I took him in. I’ve also taken in cats this way, but again, I always get all the info first.
Not only is letting your dog poop on someone else’s yard like that gross and rude, but it’s also really unsafe to let dogs roam the neighborhood free, with no supervision. They could easily get hit by a car or bite someone. Then, the neighbor gets sued and may even be charged if their dog bites someone. I think I would try to talk to them after putting up a fence and signs. Plus, you can even sue people for property damage if your yard is suffering due to their dogs pooping on it. So it is really something that you want to put a stop to, and legally can. Your neighbor may not like you, but if they are letting their dogs poop all over your yard, they don’t respect you anyway, so who cares if they don’t like you. You don’t like your property being used as a dog toilet.
I had a Labrador that was the same way. I tried every crate I could and ended up just giving him his own room with a dog gate instead of a door. It solved the problem, but I had to give up space in the house. It was worth it, though.
I think it may depend on the breed. I had a male Pitbull that was easy to train, but my Chihuahua would pee on the carpet her whole life. I also know there are certain areas of the house where she peed more.
It’s not weird. I would say tell your friend ahead of time and come up with a nickname for the baby or the dog to use when you are all together so they do not get confused with each other. Plenty of people have the same name as a pet. I have an uncle named Tom and a dog named Tom, and I never confuse them.
