apartment dogs Q

[Dee_petlover]

Just wanted to add on about the whole apartment dog issue. I have a large dog and live in a condominium townhouse. I have made it habit to walk for at least an hour every day with my dog, as well as using the space next to my house to play ball etc.

I think that as long as the dogs exercise requirements are met than you can have a great life in a townhouse/apt. It is all about what the people are willing to do. I've often thought "wouldn't it be easier to just let her out the door into a yard for exercise" and then I realize the amount of exercise that I am getting and the attention that my dog gets during our walks and I know she is happy and we are doing just great together. It just takes a greater effort for people living in these types of housing.

Also, as everyone here already realizes I'm sure, the odd day when an energetic dog is cooped up the people pay with a hyper dog getting into trouble. When my dog was younger and I was feeling lazy and thinking about not going, I just had to remind myself that I'd be chasing her out of trouble if I didn't and that usually got me off my lazy butt.

I guess it all comes down to the same old thing.. before you get that cute little puppy........