Small, barkless dog that doesn't shed?

Question

I'm looking for a dog to keep in a rather small apartment where pets are forbidden. But a roommate feels she needs companionship. So I'm wondering if there is a dog out there that doesn't bark and doesn't shed. Any ideas?

Answer 1

basenji's don't bark, they kinda yodel

Answer 2

The issue is that dogs are poor generalizers - it's not that the dog is "sneaky, greedy" etc, but that they have no intrinsic sense of morality or "rightness" and so only think something is "bad" if it has bad consequences. If it has never had bad consequences except with a human in the room, then how on earth are they to know that the rules still apply with the human out of the room? You need to train in such a way that corrections and rewards occur when the dog does not think you are present - i.e. hiding around the corner. Read here https://tr.im/Oy0xT

I personally owned a Labrador Retriever (read: chow hound) that could be left 6" from a hot dog in a sit-stay for half an hour and not touch it - the word was "mine" and it meant that you don't touch that, even if I am not in the room, even if whatever, you DO NOT touch that. You could leave a plate of food on the floor for hours and not only would she not touch it, she would also keep the other animals (dogs and cats) from touching it.

In all probability, these dogs studied were just not properly trained/proofed before the experiment. With "proofing" to set them up and catch them in the act to give

Answer 3

Yes, a stuffed dog!

Better to encourage the roommate to move to a place that allows pets, and sublease her portion of the rent. There's no viable way to hide a dog from a landlord. Besides barking, dogs whine, scratch, chew, dig, need to go out every four to six hours, and need regular, vigorous exercise. Besides shedding, dogs pee and poop on the floor (not regularly, but it will happen), vomit, and occasionally bleed (cut paw pads, ripped nails, etc.). The smaller the dog, the more barking you can expect!

Lots of smaller pets can make fine companions, if you can talk the landlord into accepting something besides a dog.

Answer 4

Now, besides the obvious problem of the no dog breed being perfect.. EVERY DOG MAKES NOISE.. even the Basenji howls/yodels.. and they can get loud and annoying.. How is the dog going to get the exercise and stimulation it needs?.. Can't take it for walks because someone may see you.. (especially EVERY DAY).. What about when no one is there.. you can't stop the animal from making noise.. And then the issue of what to do when the owner finds out.. It's not fair to the dog.. If roomate needs companionship.. tell her to volunteer at an animal shelter.. maybe that will help..

Answer 5

The biggest reason owners don't let renters have a dog is because the dog might leave fleas behind when the renters move. There's something really disgusting about entering an empty home that is loaded with hungry fleas, let me tell you! The other reason is the dog might bite someone, and they don't want the legal hassle. So think of a smaller animal that is not likely to have a terrible flea problem, something like a fish tank, a bird, a guinea pig, gerbils, ferrits, etc. Cats might be acceptable, but fleas would still be a problem.

Answer 6

Its a dog, they bark and they shed naturally. There are no barkless breeds (not even basenji) and the only non-shedding breeds are hairless. Chinese crested might be her best option. If you think about it, humans shed at the same RATE as dogs, you just don't notice it because we have a lot less hair.

Answer 7

All Dogs Shed. Some dogs shed very lightly, they are called light shedders. But If you are looking for a dog that is a light shedder, get a small one. Also, all dogs bark. It is something they do. A small dog like a beagle or a pekapoo would be just fine they don't bark too much. Try looking on petfinder. That will help find one in your area.

Answer 8

I agree with those that said stuffed dog. It's never a good idea to get a dog when pets aren't allowed. What happens when your landlord finds out? You either have to get rid of the dog, or you get evicted. Try talking to your landlord about paying some type of deposit to keep a dog in your apartment, or don't get a dog. You shouldn't get a dog and hide it.

Answer 9

you can't stop a dog from barking, it's in their nature
then,
if you want a dog that doesn't shed,
buy a short-haired dog

but it would still bark

and about the guy who said the thing about a dogfish
fyi, a dogfish is a kind of shark

how about a hamster?

Answer 10

Sorry to tell you but dogs bark and shed.... that is what they do. Maybe she should just get a fish. Dogs need room to roam and go potty and all that good stuff. You really can't keep them a secret. Please don't get a dog if you really can't give it the life it needs and deserves. You will just end up having to give it up or move to a different place....please think it through.

Answer 11

I could give you names of breeds that *might* not shed, are small and *might* not need too much excercise and *might* not bark, but every dog is an individual and you can never tell how they will turn out. Is it really worth the heartbreak of finding the dog a new home, if your landlord finds out? I urge you to really think this through, first.