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#186183 - 03/16/2008 08:25 PM |
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I apologize for all the topics I've been making lately, but the search function appears to have failed me this time.
I plan on moving out soon. I would like to get to get a real cheap efficiency, not because I can't afford anything more, but because I don't feel that I NEED anything more (plus I really suck at cleaning!). While most apt's I've looked at allow cats (and I do love cats...), I would just feel WRONG not having a dog to come home to!
Has anyone here been in a similar situation? Are there relatively cheap (like under $600/month rent) apt's that allow dogs (I don't care about weight or breed restrictions, by the way)? Where can I find them? I don't care if I have to put my own locks on the door. And are there any breeds that do okay in apartments provided they get a daily walk? Don't worry, I don't plan on getting a Border Collie =)
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#186188 - 03/16/2008 08:46 PM |
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We have a member that kept his GSD in a NYC apartment, but he made the best of it by exercising the h*ll out of the dog ( somebody help me out here...was the fellow's name Brock? ).
So it can be done.......
And as far as a cheap price...without knowing your location, that'd be hard to determine, as prices vary so much by location.
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#186189 - 03/16/2008 08:50 PM |
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A good bet for finding a pet friendly rental is to bite the bullet, pay the finders fee and go through a realtor, just make yourself familiar with rental laws (such as deposit limits, etc.). Or you can try Craigslist, sometimes you can find a great apartment through that.
That being said, if you're looking for a good apartment dog, pretty much any breed will do as long as you're dedicated to getting up at an ungodly hour to walk and exercise it before going to work  . But my personal choice would be a greyhound, one good solid walk a day and they're content to keep your couch warm for the rest of the day.
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#186223 - 03/17/2008 12:41 AM |
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If I were going to live in an apartment with a dog, I would look into getting an older rescue, maybe between 1.5 and 3.5 years old depending on breed. That way it is still a young dog with lots of life left but isnt going to go through the puppy nightmare stages. A good rescue and foster program will be totally honest and upfront about which dogs would be a good fit for your situation.
My two friends who have large young dogs in apartments both have someone come by to walk the dog mid-day. I think one of them only does it a few times a week because they are able to come home at lunch the other days.
The cost really isn't all that bad especially compared to cleaning and repair costs, or cost of new deposits if the neighbors complain too much about barking.
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#186224 - 03/17/2008 12:57 AM |
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Another idea would be getting a large, low-energy breed. You'd be amazed on how well they can adapt to an apartment.
I had Old English Mastiff's for several years, and after the age of two years old they were....sedate, to say the least.
On the plus side, training them for the "Long Down" exercise is very, and I mean *very* easy... 
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#186226 - 03/17/2008 01:12 AM |
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To answer your question on apartments Yes, they do exist. The easiest way to find them is to use an apartment locator service. They're usually free (they get their money from the apts themselves) and have great info on dogs. In addition to dogs they'll also have information on breed and age restrictions since most apts at least in Colo Springs didn't allow dogs under 1 year old.
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#186232 - 03/17/2008 07:11 AM |
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Just wanted to add.
When we had asmall 1 bedroom apartment.
We had a 25 pound dog which we still have phoenix but now where in a house.
They are the perfect size not to big but not to small.
And they are still big enough to play with.
But small enough that they aren't tearing up the apartment.
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#186241 - 03/17/2008 08:01 AM |
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until i moved, i lived in a one bedroom + den in downtown toronto, with two GSDs and all the small animals.
teagan was put on get into shape runs until the HD diagnosis, but luc ran w/me regularly and is in great shape. teagan was walked regularly (small walks adding up to 5-7k/day) and i took her swimming around once a week.
(i've kept this routine in the new house, we are more suburban now)
as long as you're willing to put in the time and get out and exercise your dog, an apartment shouldn't be an issue, in my experience at least.
edit: i also take the dogs hiking and backpacking regularly. luc carries a pack, and sometimes i put him on it for walks, though i'd like to get him a proper weight pack. teagan will likely no longer carry a pack, or carry a minimal weight if she does wear one.
Teagan!
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#186242 - 03/17/2008 08:16 AM |
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On the plus side, training them for the "Long Down" exercise is very, and I mean *very* easy...
Burst my bubble!
Here I'm thinking it was my great dog handling skills... 
(she's a bullmastiff mix, and at times, even at 9 months, she is, shall I say, less than energetic  )
We are in a small place right now, and she does just fine in close quarters.
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#186244 - 03/17/2008 09:17 AM |
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But my personal choice would be a greyhound, one good solid walk a day and they're content to keep your couch warm for the rest of the day.
The greyhound rescue group came in a lot to the place I used to work at. And while they were all nice, calm dogs, I think I found them a little TOO calm, if you know what I mean.
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