Apartment dogs?

Question

I know this is probably a non-existent breed, but as a college student who is may be gone for many hours, I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for a dog that is easy to train and doesn't bark alot if you leave it alone. I would be able to take it for walks in the early morning and evening and late at night, just not in the middle of the day (usually). Also, what would it cost, on a monthly basis, for food and whatnot?

Answer 1

I have a pug and live in a condo, he rarely barks and usually just chills for most of the day. I feel bad that I work 8-5pm, but I give him lots of attention when I get home. He doesn't seem to mind. Pugs are easy to train and quite smart. They don't like to be outdoors too much, just for their daily walk(s). They also need to be kept cool--not too warm or cold, make sure your apartment is at a good temperature for them (esp. in the summer). They can't cool themselves down like other dogs because of their smooshed up noses! Pugs are smart but high matinence. You can litter train it, but you will also have to groom lots--ex. clean out their wrinkles every day (or at least 3x/week), regular brushing (some shed lots), etc. Good luck on finding the pet that is right for you :)

Answer 2

Many coverage companies forbade certain breeds of puppies in properties they insure. A Chow Chow is extra on the whole than now not a style of breeds because they have got a top incidents of aggressiveness and biting. I definitely would not allow a tenant to preserve one. Apart from, why on this planet could you desire to have got to keep a tender vigorous puppy of that size in an rental all day. That's not healthy for the dog. You could start keen approximately what is exceptional for the puppy. Anybody that attempts to hold a enormous vigorous more youthful dog in an rental simply is not a dog lover nonetheless best places their in poor health emotional needs above the welfare of the animal.

Answer 3

Many insurance businesses forbade certain breeds of dogs in homes they insure. A Chow Chow is more commonly than not a sort of breeds considering they've a high incidents of aggressiveness and biting. I most likely would not enable a tenant to keep one. Apart from, why on the earth would you desire to ought to maintain a younger lively canine of that size in an condo all day. That is not healthful for the dogs. You might begin keen about what's quality for the canine. Any individual that tries to keep a big vigorous younger canine in an apartment simply is not a canine lover nevertheless best places their ailing emotional desires above the welfare of the animal.

Answer 4

I have a dog in my apartment but i also live close to my job and only work 6 1/2 hrs a day with a 3 hr break in the middle... so my dog is not left alone all the time... she goes to the dog park and to the lake a lot so she can run and chase squirrels

may i suggest that you please wait until you have the time and money to properly care for a pet

Answer 5

For whose benefit do you wish to have a dog? Certainly not to benefit the dog with these types of questions. Please... do a triple thought about getting a dog until you know you could devote time as well as money. Monthly expenses - what happens if you find out they need a congenital bone problem fixed? This is not a monthly expense but can be quite a few hundred, if not a couple of thousand. Dumping a dog on a shelter or having it euthanized because you cannot afford it (if the worst should happen)..... please don't get a dog.

Answer 6

Don't get a dog!! Regardless of breed, it will bark when it gets bored. Having a dog in an apartment is going to be very hard on you and very hard on a dog that is left home, alone, for "many hours". I've been there and done that.
Consider an aquarium.

Answer 7

Well for one steer clear of ANY Terrier...since they tend to bark alot. The best small dog I've had is a shetland sheepdog or sheltie. A fairly quiet dog and very loyal....can be stubborn at times though.

You want to keep him/her on Heartwarm and Flea and Tick prevenative. So you'll be looking at around $30-$50 a month to take care of the dog (food and stuff). Also you'll have your yearly costs for Vaccinations and exams.

Answer 8

lots of people do it, but I always feel sorry for apt dogs. Maybe a cat would be better?? But if you get a dog, a mixed breed is usually more docile than pure breeds. Maybe a little pound puppy on death row???? Small dog, figure maybe $25 a month or so. Add initial vet bills for shots and worming, etc to that - maybe another $150.

Answer 9

mini schnauzers. the toy dogs bark, never mind squeak out very loud barks in the case of Chihuahua's and soprano squeaky barks in most of the toy dogs. (toys not being stuffed animals). i have one and maybe someday she'll realize she's a dog. they are incredible, lovable, smarter than some people i know. they don't shed. I'm not trying to convince you, i do urge you to chat, contact and read about, mini schnauzers. you may be impressed. i had a Pomeranian for 17 years, loved her endlessly. it took me 2 years to get another little one and i am blessed with mine, her name is pepper. hope you find what makes you happy, keeps you company and sort of growl talks to you when they have something to say.

Answer 10

If you don't have time to properly raise and train the dog then don't get one. With puppies they need to be on a schedule or you will never get them housebroken. Also, they like to chew on stuff when you aren't looking, what happen if it gets hold of your school stuff?? If you are getting an older dog, they will need a lot of attention too