Apartment living

[LaurenPatrice]

Hi. It's been a while since I've been on here. I just moved into a third floor apartment. I wanted to get advice on apartment living with a dog! I am new to a apartment in general. Currently, my two dogs are with my mom. They are use to being able to go out into a fenced backyard whenever they need to potty. How much hassle would it to be walk dogs when I'm on the third floor? My apartment complex has plenty of dogs! My neighbors have two yorkies and they use a grass potty patch on the balcony. Also, it's a $500 non refundable deposit plus I have to pay to have the carpet deflead and deodorized when I move out. Is this the norm? Thanks!!

[sophias mommy]

I live in a 3rd floor apartment and it's not a big deal. I think it depends on the style of the apartment. I live in an older apartment complex and I just have to walk up a set of stairs to get to my door. In some of the newer apartments, which are more of a "hotel style", would be more difficult. Whenever Sophia stands by the door, I just pick her up and we walk down to go outside. I had to pay a $400 refundable deposit... but there's no way I'm getting that back after Sophia's puppy accidents and doggy diarrhea... so I see it as non-refundable lol. I don't have to pay to get it deflead or deodorized. I've never heard of having to do that in any apartment. I'm surprised that's not covered in the nonrefundable deposit.

[LaurenPatrice]

It's a newer complex but there are three flights of stairs to get down. There is a large walking area, which is really nice. I think it's a little ridiculous that it's not refundable and that I have to pay for the carpet.

[sophias mommy]

I agree. I think as long as you don't have to go through a bunch of hallways, then it shouldn't be too bad. I think that's ridiculous too because usually that's what the deposit is for.. the carpet! Okay, Sophia did start munching on the corners of the walls... but still, it's usually for the carpet! I do have an extra $25.00 a month "pet rent" that I forgot to mention before.

[linz06]

I lived in an apartment with Layla for 6 months. I bought the place instead of renting, but I did have to pay an extra fee for a pet with my first condo fee, and it was non-refundable. I think it was basically to cover any damage in the common areas.

Layla was trained to go on a pee pad, which we kept in a plastic tray. She had one in the laundry room, and one on the balcony. It was actually against the rules to have pets use the balcony to go to the bathroom, but nobody really noticed Layla because we were on the third floor. I don't know if it would have been an issue anyway, since she went on a pad.

[LaurenPatrice]

There is no extra rent. I guess that's why it's non refundable. Thanks for the help its just a big decision, my babies are use to country living.

[LaurenPatrice]

Originally Posted by linz06

I lived in an apartment with Layla for 6 months. I bought the place instead of renting, but I did have to pay an extra fee for a pet with my first condo fee, and it was non-refundable. I think it was basically to cover any damage in the common areas.

Layla was trained to go on a pee pad, which we kept in a plastic tray. She had one in the laundry room, and one on the balcony. It was actually against the rules to have pets use the balcony to go to the bathroom, but nobody really noticed Layla because we were on the third floor. I don't know if it would have been an issue anyway, since she went on a pad.

That's the rules here too but the neighbors let the yorkies use a potty patch. I'm thinking they aren't too strict about it. I've even had people tell me that it's such a large complex that they didn't pay the fee and keep a dog anyway. I don't like that because there are breed restrictions and the dog must be current on shots.

[ladyjane]

If you don't use piddle pads, walking them all hours and in all kinds of weather can be a challenge.

[LaurenPatrice]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

If you don't use piddle pads, walking them all hours and in all kinds of weather can be a challenge.

That's the biggest hassle. Remy(yorkie) does not like to get his paws wet. He is male but all diva lol!

[Baby Teddy]

We live in NYC on the 28th floor of a high rise. Teddy is potty pad trained and outdoor trained...so basically if he doesn't go outside he will go inside on his potty pad. Being 28 floors high and having to take him outside every time he needs to go would ne a nightmare with the elevators. I think we were supposed to pay a non-refundable deposit to have a dog...but we got him after we moved in and haven't been charged yet. When we aren't home...we keep Teddy confined to 1 room...it is easier to manage incase he has an accident...we just got a second yorkie last week she is kept in an x-pen and potty pad trained.

The biggest thing is I continuously am cleaning the floora...especially if they have an an accident because I do not want the floor to smell and them thinking it is ok to go someplace other than their potty pads.

Apartment living is fine with two yorkies...as long as you figure out what works best for you.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by LaurenPatrice

That's the biggest hassle. Remy(yorkie) does not like to get his paws wet. He is male but all diva lol!

Before my son bought a home they lived on the second floor. He told me many times he would never do that again. When they go to the door you have to take them out or deal with the mess.

Oh...I have some diva's here as well..both male and female. I always tell them that they are sweet, but not so sweet that they will melt; but they don't want to hear it. If it rains during the night, they all sleep in because there is NO way they want to go outside. I swear it is a yorkie thing.

[CoCos_Mom]

I also live on a 3rd floor apartment and I had a chihuahua before I just got my Yorkie baby. I had to pay a $300 pet deposit and I have to pay an extra $10/mo for "pet rent". At this point I can't even remember if my deposit is refundable or not. I don't even care. Over the long term of my apartment stay, $300 is nothing to have my comapnions with me.

My chihuahua will go down the steps and "go potty" and come right back up without me "taking" her. The baby however, has to be carried - up & down the steps. I don't mind it. Me, my boyfriend, and the kids all take turns with her, so I have a lot of help.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by CoCos_Mom

I also live on a 3rd floor apartment and I had a chihuahua before I just got my Yorkie baby. I had to pay a $300 pet deposit and I have to pay an extra $10/mo for "pet rent". At this point I can't even remember if my deposit is refundable or not. I don't even care. Over the long term of my apartment stay, $300 is nothing to have my comapnions with me.

My chihuahua will go down the steps and "go potty" and come right back up without me "taking" her. The baby however, has to be carried - up & down the steps. I don't mind it. Me, my boyfriend, and the kids all take turns with her, so I have a lot of help.

I don't want to tell you what to do, but letting a pup go outside on its own is an accident waiting to happen. Someone could snatch her...or a large dog or other animal could attack her and by the time you got downstairs it might be too late. I have seen things like this happen.

[CoCos_Mom]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I don't want to tell you what to do, but letting a pup go outside on its own is an accident waiting to happen. Someone could snatch her...or a large dog or other animal could attack her and by the time you got downstairs it might be too late. I have seen things like this happen.

I totally understand what you are saying. I am watching her, but you're right, it's not the same as being right there. It does help that there are no pets allowed that weigh more than 25 pounds. I'm not justifying my coice/decision.

[LaurenPatrice]

Thanks all.. I would do it in a heartbeat if they used pads. But I don't want them to completely forget their potty training if they move and then I would have to retrain. Not sure yet, what I am going to do. I miss them so much but I need to make the best decision for them, whether that is here or my Mom's.