Small Dogs Living in Apartments
Posted on November 1, 2009
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Small Dogs Living in Apartments
Do not underestimate small dogs. A lot of them are highly adaptable and flexible. They can survive in almost all kinds of environments, as long as they’re provided with food, water, a good place to sleep, and of course, attention and love from the owner.
Small dogs are also excellent companions for those living in condominiums, apartments, and other tight spaces. Besides the fact that their size definitely poses an advantage, they also require less maintenance for the owner.
The Best Small Dogs for Apartment Dwelling
Are you curious as to which kind of small dog is ideal for your apartment? Check out the list:
1. American bulldog. Also called the English bulldog, this muscular and strong pooch can actually jump as high as 6 feet. It’s also known to be an extremely loyal companion and thus makes a very good watchdog. It doesn’t offer mercy to strangers, but you can train them to become obedient. American bulldogs are happy breeds. They love to be around people, and are extremely caring towards kids. They are also low maintenance and don’t shed hairs frequently. As long as they can still roam around the house or be trained to use the treadmill, the American bulldog can survive inside an apartment home.
2. Chihuahuas. At first look, chihuahuas appear to be very gentle and shy breeds. However, they tend to have a very loud bark, particularly when they are agitated or threatened by a much bigger dog or a person. Hence, you may want to introduce your neighbors to your pet, hoping that it will prevent him from making noises during unholy hours. Nevertheless, chihuahuas are great for apartment dwelling since they don’t require constant walks outside the home. It’s enough for them only to step outside for potty breaks. You may want to keep him busy, though, with plenty of dog toys.
3. Pugs. Pugs are the perfect breed when you just have very close neighbors who might also be keeping dogs too. This is because they are very sociable and likable. They are not noisy at all, unless something really bothers them (and which should be a cause of alarm for you). They also don’t need to be exercised regularly, though they do love short walks outside. You just need to be careful of their flat noses, which can cause breathing problems, especially during summer.
4. Bassets. Bassets are generally a quiet breed. If they tend to be noisy, you can easily train them to be calm and peaceful. They love to please people, especially their owners, and are the best companions for couch potatoes. The problem with basset hounds, though, will be their back. They can actually develop back aches if you’re living above ground level.
Whichever breed you choose, you should make it a point to ask the landlord first if it’s okay to bring a pet with you. This is to avoid any issue that may cause conflicts.
Competition is tough when in an apartment complex. To make sure your small dog stands out, choose the trendiest dog apparel for him. You may want to pair it with a dog harness too, which you can purchase from Puppia.
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How do I get fit and lose weight while living in a small upstairs apartment?Right now I live in a small 900-sq. ft apartment w/ my family, and we don't have a yard to exercise in, and I wouldn't feel safe taking a walk through our neighborhood. I work from 9 to 5 in an office, and I'm afraid of getting a little overweight from lack of exercise.
Is there some kind of exercise I can do while I'm inside, that burns calories and builds muscle? I don't have much space, so we can't have a treadmill or other exercise equipment.
I am 5'4" and weigh 130 pounds..and I know that's not alot, but it seems to be more fat and less muscle. I want it the other way around. 
What's the best exercise for my situation?
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Go to Target and check out their chrome racks. Make sure you get the one withe zig-zag line running through it. A four shelf unit is around $40 or less.
The shelves adjust to whatever height you need. I use one and I have my photo albums on top with bookends.
My XM radio and Apple Hi-Fi on the next shelf.
My television on the next shelf.
And finally my DVR/Cable Box/DVD units on the bottom.
To hide the wires I just bundled them up along the post and held them there with zip ties (just make sure you clip the long ends off). You can't even see them. But if I need to check wires it is much easier.
Here are some of the advantages:
Cheap
You can by smaller units to hold books or DVDs.
My friend bought a flat screen and hung it on a wall, now they have a entertainment center down in their basement.
If you do the same in the future or move to a bigger house you can just use the shelves as storage in your garage or basement. No damage done.
Ill assume the kitchen doesnt have a built in fan… but really you might have to just use a small plug in fan when cooking.. I'm not sure what you cook but it doesnt really stay in the clothes permanently- I guess also a plug in air freshener or candle smell in the clothes would be better then food.
There are some great water based gloss paints to do the paint job, but stripping may be a problem unless you can open some windows to get ventilation. If you can get a waterbased stripper, that would be best. Hand sanding after removing the old paint would work. You will need some sort of scraper to remove the stripper and paint.
Use the whole apartment!!
Paint the walls white/very light as it will bounce the light around and make it appear bigger.
Try not to use large patterns on anything as they will make everyting around them look smaller.
If you can afford it, get a flat-screen TV as it will save space and be further away from the couch. Use smaller furniture as large pieces will increase the feeling of closeness.
Avoid clutter as much as possible and populate the place with clean, crisp lines with just a few brighter pieces to liven the place up. A good bright area rug on the floor may also help.
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I live in a 4 bedroom house and my water bill runs me about 48.00 a month and my aps bill is about 60.00 in the winter and 120.00 in the summer
no roommate. it would be a bit arkward to share such a small space with a friend.
i am not trying to insult you but……why would someone live in a small apartment , with no yard and in an unsafe neighborhood…….nots not LIFE!,…..move to where you can go and come with freedom and safety