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| 05/26/2008 9:07 AM |
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| Actually it's not the size of the dog that matters. Some big dogs lay around most of the day and don't need lots of outdoor time (except for pooping and peeing), and some small dogs are hyperactive and need to be outside running around for hours every day to be happy. |
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patinsd
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| 05/26/2008 9:34 AM |
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| I'm sure you are right about the size of the pooch being irrelevant, but it does seem that the breed of dog is relevant to its compatibility with condo living. I always thought the bigger dogs were bred for tasks that their larger size benefitting them more than a smaller dog -- like working or hunting. I do know that smaller dogs like King Charles Spaniels were largely bred for indoor activities (like being the children's pet in the king's palace). |
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stella
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| 05/26/2008 9:56 AM |
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Posted By patinsd on 05/26/2008 9:34 AM
I'm sure you are right about the size of the pooch being irrelevant, but it does seem that the breed of dog is relevant to its compatibility with condo living. I always thought the bigger dogs were bred for tasks that their larger size benefitting them more than a smaller dog -- like working or hunting. I do know that smaller dogs like King Charles Spaniels were largely bred for indoor activities (like being the children's pet in the king's palace).
I'm not a big fan of the little dogs as they are too hyper active, big dogs just seem like way too much for condo living. It's too bad as I would love to get a dog. Even a cat seems like a bad idea as I'd want to let it out to roam like cats want to, it just doesn't work well at all in a condo.
Growing up we had a couple of dogs, they were easy since you didn't have to pick up after them 2-3 times per day, you just raked up dried doo a few times a year.
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Brian
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| 05/26/2008 1:30 PM |
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I agree that people get dogs because they are so cute and fluffy.
I had to give up my Lab when I moved downtown -- for his sake. Dad agree to take him in. I think that dogs are much happier with a yard.
The poo and pee on the sidewalk is pretty nasty.
Walking a dog is a great way to meet people. |
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mhavluciyan
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| 05/27/2008 12:02 PM |
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Every dog owner in downtown should own a UGODOG indoor dog potty and train their dogs to use it. That would reduce the stress on dogs who have to wait for their owners to come home to take them for a walk, and it would reduce the amount of urine being released onto our sidewalks.
Buy one at www.ugodog.net
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Brian
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| 07/24/2008 1:47 PM |
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Wilson, you mentioned your Lab mix.
Would you give up your dog to move to the city? I did... but only because he has a good home at my dad's and I can "borrow" him whenever I want. I have a Lab mix too. Very cute and well behaved. :)
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dchestney
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| 07/24/2008 2:02 PM |
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| Have you seen the steady parade of dogs (of all sizes) heading to and from the impressive leash-free dog park at the El Prado entrance to Balboa Park each late afternoon and early evening? Most are likely to be housed in apartments or condos, and most seem eager to meet their friends at the dog park. Where there is a facility like that, keeping a dog in an apartment/condo is feasible. |
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wilson
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| 07/24/2008 2:06 PM |
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I'd have a hard time giving up my dog to move downtown. I have a couple of friends where I live who put their dogs in "doggy day care" a couple of times a week. Are there places like that near downtown SD? My lab mix is pretty big, but a non-barker ( I swear) and friendly/mellow for being about 5 years old (got him from a shelter so can only guess at age). If I move to SD, I'd probably try to find a part-time job and would have a lot of time for him. I think he'd be able to adapt to condo life as long as it is ok with HOA. It appears a little difficult to easily access exactly what the pet restrictions are in HOA rules. I guess I need to contact them directly if I'm looking at a potential building. I don't trust the listings to have specific pet policy info right.
I'd seen this thread before, thanks for the post to find it again. |
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Brian
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| 07/24/2008 2:38 PM |
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I agree with dchestney. Better to live within walking distance of Balboa Park if you have a dog. He'll be happier if he has a place to run leash-free.
Here's the link to the downtown doggie care in the East Village. But that area has nothing and I only see people driving (not walking) their dogs there. The inside smells to me. They need better ventilation. In San Diego, a doggie care with an outdoor dog pen with a large steel canopy shelter (for shade) would be best in my view. My dad has a nice large covered patio and the dog is able to go in an out of the house as he pleases.
http://www.metropawlitandog.com/
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tpc
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| 07/24/2008 2:47 PM |
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| I heard doggie urine was welcome in mission hills. Lots of farmers living there. Viva farmers. |
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dchestney
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| 07/25/2008 9:21 AM |
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| Wilson--If you have questions about pet policies at condo buildings you are considering, why not post a message here (or on a new thread) asking if anyone can provide specific CC&R language for particular buildings? |
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sdbubbleboy
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| 07/25/2008 9:40 AM |
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My neighbour has 3 greyhounds in their small condo. Not a peep! Those are the worlds quietest dogs. Its the breeds nature not to bark, imagine that.
Contrary to common belief, they are very low energy dogs that require very little exercise. They sleep like cats all day long. A short walk wears them out. Like cheetahs, they sleep all day, do a 30 second sprint to get food and they are done for the day.
They are big, but they are actually the perfect small apartment or condo dog because they basically stand still and are quiet all day long.
If everyone downtown had greyhounds there would be complete silence. Beautiful gentle animals too. I WANT ONE!
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sdbubbleboy
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| 07/25/2008 9:44 AM |
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Oh,,,, and I forgot to mention. They have almost no hair! SCORE! None of the typical doggy smell and they shed very little. Im sold on the breed. Im going to get two next year when things settle down.
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tpc
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| 07/25/2008 9:52 AM |
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| I like sausage dogs myself. With a little bit of horse radish. |
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dchestney
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| 07/25/2008 9:58 AM |
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| SDBubbleboy--I think downtown must indeed love greyhounds. Isn't there a whole terminal building for them at 120 West Broadway? |
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Smith
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| 09/07/2008 11:58 PM |
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| Interesting trend from my perspective is that there does seem to be few dogs in the city. Could this be related to the recession? |
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