Apartment living

 

Baby and beagle sit in apartment window. Image for apartment living tag page.
Choose the right dogs for apartment living. Consider noise, size, and behavior.

Choose the right dog for apartment living: Consider pet size, exercise requirements, animal noise and mess, money to spend on care and landlord permission.

People who live in apartments often face a difficult choice. They may want to add a pet to their home, must take care to choose the right pet for apartment living. If you live in a small space, chose dogs who don’t bark, have low energy needs and need to spend minimal time outdoors.

Couch potato dogs: Make an honest assessment of your lifestyle to help you choose the right dog. If you’re a couch potato, get a couch potato dog, not a high energy dog.

Napoleon Complex: Small dogs without training and appropriate boundaries try to dominate and exhibit bad behavior including aggression, nipping and jumping.

Handle with care: Toy breeds are more prone to injury and illness due to their size and inbreeding. They often have breathing, stomach, skin and bone, and joint issues.