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Originally Posted by tkking17  As far as my apartment goes, it is NOT sound proof. While we cannot hear conversations in a bordering apartment, I can still hear the neighbor's baby cry. I know that my neighbor would be able to hear a puppy bark. In addition, she has told me that dog barking really annoys her -- not that I blame her -- it would annoy me too if it was constant. In addition, our complex is relatively quiet, but we do have an abundance of small barking dogs  .
While I would eventually love to get two dogs, I do not see that as an option (financially or time wise) at this point. I have also read that if you are gone during the day this is not always a good idea as the puppies tend to bond more with each other than with the owner. Don't know if this is true but, before getting a second dog, I would like to have an established bond with my first one 
I definitely think that some of this will relate to the dog's own traits and personality, which means when the time comes I will definitely have to make sure the (reputable) breeder helps me find a dog that is right for my personality & living situation.
I definitely like the idea about the music, toys, etc. and I will do something like that.
I also thought the posting about playing with the dog 1hr AND a walk was a great idea -- had no idea they would need that much exercise in the morning! lol....Guess I will be trying to go to bed earlier!!!
Thank you for your great responses so far! Please keep them coming |
You are right. It's better for bonding and training to get just one puppy at a time.
Oh, dear. If you can hear a baby cry through the walls and have a neighbor who hates barking dogs, that could be a problem.
Do you have any plans to move in the future? If so, it might be a good idea to wait.