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Another stupid owner So as I went home today on lunch to check in on my furbutts I saw one of the most irresponsible things a pet owner could do. There, on the second floor of my building was a dog on the balcony sticking his little head off the side barking at passer-bys. The dog was a pug. He was small enough to where if he wanted to, he could wiggle through the little space his head was protruding from!! The owner was yelling at him to stop barking, I could hear from inside the apartment. The weather here right now is really hot and humid. What in the hell is this woman thinking? Even if he was on a leash he could wiggle through and hang himself!! I live on the 2nd floor as well and my DH and I don't even let Marley or the new lil guy on the balcony with us! This lady is the same lady that offered to watch Marley while we were at work because her little 1 1/2 year old boy likes dogs! Yeah right lady in your dreams!! Sometimes I get soo angry with dumb people. It's hot, humid and your dog could hang himself. Do you not see the red flags?? Some say ingnorance is bliss. I sayits fatal! |
Puppys develop a sense of height at about 4 months. I have a second story deck that my dogs could jump off from, but they don't. I do not allow my puppies out on it, but do not worry about the older dogs. There is a better chance of them getting hurt jumping off from your sofa than ther is of them jumping off from a balcony. |
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The point is, they won't jump off the balcony, they will jump off the sofa. And puppies also don't tend to bark at people, that is the behavior of an adult dog. |
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Dogs don't have a sense of what is there and what isn't. Proof in point; puppies will walk off the side of a pool deck. Each and every one of my dogs have done at least once. After that one time, they never do it again. But, all it takes is that one time. And I've had older dogs that have done it, if they've never been around a pool. |
I'm not so sure if they'd jump or not. If they see something worth going after they might just leap. We were at my brother's last fall visiting and he has one of those cat walks that overlooks the downstairs living room from upstairs. It's high due to the ceiling being vaulted. Roxie ran towards it barking because she could hear that her daddy came in. I of course was able to stop her because I was nervous about that thing anyway. She could have slipped right through those rails no problem. Maybe I'm just overly nervous but it's not worth the risk to me. |
To the OP, if it's ok with the owner of apts/condos, have you thought of putting plexi-glass around the balcony fence. |
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That's interesting. Thor usually won't even jump off my bed, or out of the car. He ran up some steps tonight and when I called him, he looked over the side because that was the most direct way back to me. It was maybe three feet down, with a dirt surface. He couldn't bring himself to jump; he ran back down the stairs. It was very cute. |
Our Penelope was already over a year old when she jumped and broke her leg.... I guess they can Jump.... I would never allow them on a balcony "annoying" passer by's anyways :D |
Humm , I live upstairs on the second floor .We have a balcony> My 16 month old yorkie is outside with me always on the balcony , never with any problems. She also never goes up or down the stairs, she's scared to . Even when she has seen me on the bottom floor, she does not ever want to jump or go down the stairs . I do not leash her either. I guess some would say i am a Bad owner, or just maybe my yorkie is trained not to do so, she is a good dog. I however, would never, and do not allow my 11 week old puppy out on the balcony. Suzi is well trained not to go anywhere, and always supervised. |
If my dogs head could fit through the railings on the deck, I would not allow it on the deck without being secured in some way. They do, will, and can jump from high places. My brothers doberman jumped off a balcony from a few floors up. Accidents happen! They could be startled, see something that gets their attention, or even slip or lose their footing. I know that I wouldn't take the chance. |
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I also have a balcony right off my living room and I let my 10lb Lucky out there because instead of railing it has a type of criss cross fence all around it. I also let Bella out there just as long as the curtains have been pulled back and I can see her. I know there is no way she can fall because there aren't any oppenings that her little head could fit through. Plus, my balcony faces the canyons and I live in southern cali, so the weather is never too hot out here. Still, I get that you can never be too careful.:thumbup: |
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I have heard of people using a small web chicken wire. Just staple on the inside of the rails. It is not very expensive, so maybe if you buy some, you could tell your neighbor that you have "extra" and maybe she would be interested in using it for a "safer" balcony for her dog, too. (I know, I know...she is probably an idiot... but we have to think of the DOG in this case) |
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I would never let Roxy out on a balcony like that. She already thinks she is a lion (or eagle) and a jump like that would kill her. I cant say the same thing for the owner of the pug, but as for me....NO WAY! |
Bailey has never been on a balcony before. He jumps off the arm of the couch on to the floor loads tho (which i know aint the same haha) My bed is high and he will jump off that too thinking nothing of it. I get so worried i wont even let him in my bedroom now (that and the fact he humps my toys) I tell him not to get on the couch arms but he still does when i aint lookin, when i say down he just jumps onto the floor. i'm worried one day he will hurt himself. If i did have a balcony i wud get wire up coz i know Bailey, he wud love to jump off it eeek! I cant even open my windows i have to put them on a catch coz he jumps on to the couch and barks at people and i am worried he wud jump out. I think if ur dog will stick its head between balcony bars or through a window, it wont be long b4 he would jump. I hope this little pug doesnt jump before u can give the owner some friendly advice. Good luck <3 |
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I have a cute story about our balcony. We live on the fourth floor, but there is no way they could jump off the balcony as it was built with brick and is quite high. The doggies couldn't see anything beyond the balcony from their height and Cash didn't like going out there at first. One day, I just clicked that he couldn't see the view and I picked him up and let him sit with me. Hehe, now every time I sit on the balcony, I have to have both of them on my lap so they can enjoy the view! |
I would never chance it. If my pups could fit through then the only time they would be allowed out is on a leash with me. There have been too many innocent dogs who have been physically harmed from something we can prevent. When I was younger our neighbor had a great Dane, one day he went running up to the balcony and just didn't stop... He died and he had lived at that house since he was a pup. I know there were at least two yorkies on YT that have lost there lives in the same manner. Remember our dogs think they are lions... They may be okay for a while maybe even years but it only takes one time and they are seriously injured or lost forever... that isnot a chance I would be willing to take. |
Asking for trouble It seems to me it's like playing Russian Roulette with your dog by allowing it on a balcony where it can put his head [to get stuck and strangled] and body inbetween slates. How much would it take to just put up some screening material or fencing up if you have to leave the dog out there. I personally would never do it. Especially in the hot sun. That's just cruel to the dog and also inconsiderte to the neighbors. |
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I don't care how well they are trained, when something or someone catches their eye their instincts take over. |
My neighbor also allows his three out on the seconed floor balcony and yes, their little heads fit throw the openings and so will their bodies:eek: It's a mother and two daughter's. The girls have long tails and they are the most loving Yorkies I have ever met. Very small. It scares the daylights out of me because when they see Buddy they all start jumping and putting their heads throw the opening. I walk fast and make him not look up for fear they will jump to get to him. They love each other so much. I have mentioned it once but I guess he didn't listen. He is a wonderful father to these girls but I have no idea what goes threw their heads. I think they think they won't jump. But they are so wrong. |
Not to mention the heat and he's alone out there! The thing that concerns everyone here is the balcony, but in response to the original post, i'm most concerned that 1. the dog is a toy breed and left unsupervised anywhere without the owner right beside him 2. the heat, doggies that size can't be left in the heat like that, he'll get too hot and die from that if the jumping part doesn't get him first I hope you can talk to the neighbors in a kind manner and tell them that you are worried about their puppy being left along in the heat. The idea about offering chicken wire to use is probably the kindest way i've seen on here yet. But yea you should mention something to them. My dog won't have a balcony or deck, but my aunt's has a high up deck, but that pup is NEVER outside alone. Hope that helps |
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