is it wrong to have a dog if you live in an apartment

[jfall]

I live in an apartment by myself and really want to get a dog. I work 40 hours a week, and there'd be no one else at my place during that time. Is it a bad idea to get a dog in this situation?

 

[Anubis]

yes
get a cat

 

[RedCOMET]

how about a hamster, or bird, or no animal at all.

 

[JoeKing]

if your talking about a REAL dog and not one of those yip yap overgrown rats, then yes.

 

[jfall]

I'm talking about a small dog, most likely a terrier. I figure that I would be able to provide a better home for an animal that some cage at a shelter

 

[GeekDrew]

Originally posted by: jfall
I'm talking about a small dog, most likely a terrier. I figure that I would be able to provide a better home for an animal that some cage at a shelter

Yes, you probably could provide a better home than a cage at a shelter.

That said, it would annoy the crap out of any neighbors that get to hear its barking, and some people think that it's a bad idea to leave a dog at home for 8 hours by itself. :-

I think I'd probably get a cat, instead.

 

[tami]

you should find out if your apartment management allows it. if they do, go for it.

 

[Mo0o]

Get a cat

 

[MoPHo]

get a plant first, if that lives get a fish, if thats still alive after a month, get a dog.

 

[GreenGhost]

While there's nothing wrong with having a dog in an apartment, leaving it alone all day can be a problem. Some dogs go nuts if they are left alone that long.

 

[Koenigsegg]

Originally posted by: MoPHo
get a plant first, if that lives get a fish, if thats still alive after a month, get a dog.

:laugh:

 

[0roo0roo]

not if you live alone and won't pay for a walker

 

[Triumph]

I think so. I wouldn't get a dog unless it had room to frolick and be merry.

 

[0roo0roo]

he certainly wouldn't be at home to potty train it during the first months..and that requires much time. dogs like a baby the first months..weeks..rapid social development during certain time windows. miss these and u got insaneo dog.