Apartments and Pooches

You need to find an apartment and start looking through the apartment guides. "No pets, no pets, no pets!" Though the apartment owners are justified in their policy, thanks to irresponsible pet owners, the repeated phrase is as annoying as a cliche. Because someone allowed Duke or Fluffy to do an animal demolition on the owner's property, Joe Renter, a responsible pet owner, can't find a pet-friendly apartment or afford the deposits on the few that are available. As a result, shelters, all across the country, are full of more pre-owned pets than strays. Most of these poor animals are euthinized.

The good news is that in spite of past violations of some pet owners, some apartment owners are finding alternatives to their previous "No Pets" policy:pet owners are finding ways prove that not all pet owners are irresponsible. Recommedations, not only from friends and former managers, but also from your pet's veterinarian is recommended to have available to present to a potential landlord. Since apartment managers are beginning to realize that allowing pets increases the chances of keeping the apartments rented, pet-friendly apartments are increasing in numbers. For more information, access Apartment Living/Rental,About.com and America's Pet Friendly Apartments,and Rent With Pets .

Some dogs are better suited for apartment life than others. For example, low to moderate energy dogs, such as Basset Hound, Cocker Spaniel, and Beagle don't need to be walked as extensively as their high energy Weimaraner and coonhounds. Medium energy, such as Chow Chows and Siberian Huskys, can adapt to a medium size apartment, as long as they get moderately long walks and weekly intense exercise. High energy dogs need daily exercise with a degree of intensity. For a more detailed list about Low to High Energy dogs, access Dog Owner's Guide.

Behaviors, such as seperation anxiety, can be deminished by creating an entertaining environment for your best pet friend. An enriching environment may include toys such as climbing objects, raw hide bones and other chew toys, and carboard boxes to play in. For more information about creating an enriching environment, access Planning for Pets: The Principles of Design

Living in an apartment doesn't mean that you have to denie yourself of the joys of sharing your life with your pet pal. Responsible pet owners will make a commitment to their pet for the life of that pet. Responsible pet owners will do whatever it takes, even obidence school or spending money for training equipment to help thier pet become apartment-friendly. Their are always positive options to every situation if pet owners will reflect and research. Your best pal doesn't deserve to become an animal shelter statistic.

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