Should people have dogs in apartments without yards?

Dogs need space and exercise, that is a well known fact, and even though I read people in the other argument saying that the owners still walk the dogs so it’s ok – it’s not, because the owner isn’t in all the time.

Big dogs especially need space to run or move, it is unfair for a dog to be locked in an apartment all day, even more if they are alone. Dogs aren’t there to be cooped up in a small space whilst you’re out. Whether the owner walks the dog is irrelevant because no dog enjoys being locked up alone. I’m pretty sure that you wouldn’t like to be locked in a room all day on your own with hardly any space to move…

Most dogs enjoy being outside, that’s nature. All dogs need fresh air. An apartment can also get too hot for a dog to stay in. This may cause the dog to be irritated. People moan when dogs chew their furniture – but if you are going to lock a dog inside a room and be out all day at work, then yes the dog is going to chew things, because inevitably he will get bored.

I understand that sometimes it is inevitable that people will have to move into an apartment with a dog, however I am just trying to point out that buying a dog whilst you are living in an apartment is not a great idea for the dog, and maybe some of your furniture.

I am also not saying that the yard has to be massive, but dogs prefer being outside where they can urinate, walk and get some air. A small yard is better than being cooped up in a small apartment which will probably get hot in the summers.

If you are going to get a dog when you live in an apartment with no yard, then I recommend getting a Boxer or another small dog. Not a Great Dane or a Husky, which need a lot of space and exercise. Huskies love to run so it would be unfair to lock them in an apartment. You must consider how much space you have in comparison to how big the dog is likely to grow and then work out if you think it would be viable to home that specific breed of dog.

There are many other animals which would be much more suited to living in a small space, and that also don’t need their own yard, such as birds, fish, snakes, cats and many more that you could home instead.

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