Hey all! Fall of this year I'll be headed back to the States, to the DC area!
On one hand I'm happy to be getting back to the "homeland" but on the other, yikes! DC! traffic, angry people, and tiny apartments!
Currently I'm living in a one bedroom guesthouse with a huge yard for Rizzo to run and chase things in. After checking my housing allowance rates against housing costs in the area that allow pets, looks like I'll be moving to a tiny studio or 1 bedroom apartment
I'll have to try to find a place near an off leash park area so Rizzo can have his running free time, but if I cant, how can I make sure he's still getting enough exercise? Will 2 long walks a day(am/pm), plus walks for potty purposes do? Plus the inside play time?
Rizzo is indoor/outdoor trained so he has access to potty pads while inside, but they won't be supplementing going outside to go potty.
Has anyone gone from having a huge yard to none? any tips?
Plus any information about the DC area would be great to have, such as groomers, vets, dog walkers, parks, and places that allow doggies. I've been doing some research, just started this weekend. I'm thinking about living on the VA side in/around Alexandria but haven't decided for sure yet. I want to live near a public transportation stop, I don't plan on dealing with the traffic woes every day of the week, I'd rather be able to take a couple metros and maybe a bus to get to/from home everyday instead.
Thanks in advance for any help!