Dog in a flat - no garden, is this ok?
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so the other half tells me she wants a dog, we are both dog lovers, but we are in a 2nd floor flat, with no garden, Its a good size flat, big rooms etc.
Between us we can get 2+ walks in a day etc but is it unfair on the animal to keep it inside apart from walks?
We would get something small (dachshund or similar) Can it get a bad back from climbing up and down 2 flights of stairs when we go in/out?
Is anyone else in a similar situation or have knowledge on this to help us choose whether to get a dog or not?
Between us we can get 2+ walks in a day etc but is it unfair on the animal to keep it inside apart from walks?
We would get something small (dachshund or similar) Can it get a bad back from climbing up and down 2 flights of stairs when we go in/out?
Is anyone else in a similar situation or have knowledge on this to help us choose whether to get a dog or not?
Do you have somewhere to let it do its business? or do you expect it will be happy enough to wait until its twice daily allotted toilet breaks (during walks)
I can't see it working if i'm honest, would you have to put lead on and dress yourself (coat etc) every time it needed to go out? If you got a well trained dog who wouldn't run off I suppose it would be ok but I don't suppose that is something you can guarantee unless you adopt an older dog. If you did get a pup, how would you go about potty training (If required), surely the place would whiff a bit after a few accidents on the carpet
(Can't word this in a way that doesn't sound like I am being aggressive, I can assure you I am not, just asking questions
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I live in a rather big 2 bed flat with a mahoosive field at the back perfect for dog walking, and am a dog lover but I wouldn't get a dog whilst living in a flat without a garden
I can't see it working if i'm honest, would you have to put lead on and dress yourself (coat etc) every time it needed to go out? If you got a well trained dog who wouldn't run off I suppose it would be ok but I don't suppose that is something you can guarantee unless you adopt an older dog. If you did get a pup, how would you go about potty training (If required), surely the place would whiff a bit after a few accidents on the carpet
(Can't word this in a way that doesn't sound like I am being aggressive, I can assure you I am not, just asking questions
)I live in a rather big 2 bed flat with a mahoosive field at the back perfect for dog walking, and am a dog lover but I wouldn't get a dog whilst living in a flat without a garden
axgizmo said:
Do you have somewhere to let it do its business? or do you expect it will be happy enough to wait until its twice daily allotted toilet breaks (during walks)
I can't see it working if i'm honest, would you have to put lead on and dress yourself (coat etc) every time it needed to go out? If you got a well trained dog who wouldn't run off I suppose it would be ok but I don't suppose that is something you can guarantee unless you adopt an older dog. If you did get a pup, how would you go about potty training (If required), surely the place would whiff a bit after a few accidents on the carpet
(Can't word this in a way that doesn't sound like I am being aggressive, I can assure you I am not, just asking questions)
Thanks for the answer, i didnt take it as aggressive. I can't see it working if i'm honest, would you have to put lead on and dress yourself (coat etc) every time it needed to go out? If you got a well trained dog who wouldn't run off I suppose it would be ok but I don't suppose that is something you can guarantee unless you adopt an older dog. If you did get a pup, how would you go about potty training (If required), surely the place would whiff a bit after a few accidents on the carpet
(Can't word this in a way that doesn't sound like I am being aggressive, I can assure you I am not, just asking questions
)There is a small communial garden at the back, but this is 2 floors down, so we could let it out to do its business and it would be ok off its lead here, but im not sure if other neighbors will approve (i havenet checked with the landlord if we are allowed pets, but i will) There is a dog walking/exercise park approx 5 mins walk from us.
We want to get it as a pup so it gets used to my kids (6&8)
Potty training, im not sure, but we would read up on that if we know we are getting one.
My main concern is having enough room for it, like i say we have a big place, but im not sure its enough.
My MIL has moved into a flat with an 8 y/o yorkie. It took ages to find a suitable flat most of them excluded pets in the lease.
We got a doggie toilet for the balcony which he won't use. (not sure if it's lack of trying on MIL's behalf though)
She takes the dog out 3 times a day (at least) before breakfast and last thing at night, the dog copes okay.
I would be very wary with a puppy however, they have very small bladders. I think house training would be nigh on impossible, but you could try a doggie toilet.
I think you may be better with an older less active dog.
We got a doggie toilet for the balcony which he won't use. (not sure if it's lack of trying on MIL's behalf though)
She takes the dog out 3 times a day (at least) before breakfast and last thing at night, the dog copes okay.
I would be very wary with a puppy however, they have very small bladders. I think house training would be nigh on impossible, but you could try a doggie toilet.
I think you may be better with an older less active dog.
king pain tbh. Only does it when theyre out too.... I wouldn't do it.
I'm house training a puppy at the moment and I'd hate to have to do that without a garden, when they want to go you need to get them outside NOW. Which means you'd probably want an older dog and I'd be surprised if any of the rescue places would consider your circumstances suitable.
What would you do when one of you is out, the kids are in bed and the dog needs to go out?
I'm house training a puppy at the moment and I'd hate to have to do that without a garden, when they want to go you need to get them outside NOW. Which means you'd probably want an older dog and I'd be surprised if any of the rescue places would consider your circumstances suitable.
What would you do when one of you is out, the kids are in bed and the dog needs to go out?
Will it be a rescue?
If yes, I'd say it would be happier in a flat and getting two walks a day rather than stuck in a kennel and being PTS in a month or two.
On top of that, plenty of dogs never get walked, they have some s**y little 10*10 Housing estate "Garden" to go out to when they are let out.
And it is still likely to be a better life than a kennel dog.
If you can put in the time (walkies daily and exercise) and love then I'd say fair enough.
I know I am going against the grain but there we go.
If yes, I'd say it would be happier in a flat and getting two walks a day rather than stuck in a kennel and being PTS in a month or two.
On top of that, plenty of dogs never get walked, they have some s**y little 10*10 Housing estate "Garden" to go out to when they are let out.
And it is still likely to be a better life than a kennel dog.
If you can put in the time (walkies daily and exercise) and love then I'd say fair enough.
I know I am going against the grain but there we go.
I live in a 2 bed house, without a garden. We have a patterdale/JRT who we've had from a pup. We live next to (hop over the wall at the end of the drive) a big park, and a short walk away from esholt woods. There is a strip of grass just outside our front door where we take her on a lead for a wee/poo.mShe does get walked at least 2 times a day, often 3. She's totally happy and when we're at relatives with gardens she will pine at the door to come in and spend time with us rather than being outside on her own.
IMO as long as she has somewhere to toilet it will be fine.
We currently rent, but when we move a nice garden is 1st on the list, as although Mable is perfectly happy, it would be easier for us with a garden.
IMO as long as she has somewhere to toilet it will be fine.
We currently rent, but when we move a nice garden is 1st on the list, as although Mable is perfectly happy, it would be easier for us with a garden.
Badabing said:
Another living in a flat with a now one year old JRT. I know many people in the same situation and it is not an issue what so ever. He's made our life better and it was well worth it.
When I was younger I had a flat with no garden & a JRT. He was a rescue I'd had for a few years by then & it was fine as I always took him out at least four times a day (morning, lunch, evening & before bed). I worked close enough to always get back for lunch which helped a lot.He seemed happy enough, if not happier than when I had a small garden because he always got walked. When I had a garden some walks got missed as I was busy, I couldn't do that without a garden obviously.
If your sure you'll have time to walk the dog often enough then I'd do it without qualms. Even a five mins walk around the block is enough first thing & before to make sure your dog is 'empty', provided they get a better walk during the day of course. I used to combine things & walk him to the chippy & eat dinner in the park while he run around & begged for chips
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