Living in a house would be a little more ideal for a dog rather than in an apartment. Though I am not against dogs living in apartments and have met and cared for dogs in apartments and they live happy and healthy lives. Of course if you do live in an apartment and you decide to bring a new dog or puppy into your home there are couple things you should consider.
Living in apartments; generally, you won't have access to your own private backyard or front yard like you would living in a house. People who live in houses are able to allow their dogs to play, exercise, and potty train their dog to go outdoors safely. You should not let your dog run loose anywhere but in your own secured property due to traffic danger, pet-nappers, and the law. If you do decide to keep your dog in a fenced yard, you must make sure that the fence is tall enough and that there is no way of it escaping. Dogs do get bored while you are at work or school and they will find a way to get out. Some dogs will figure out a way to jump onto trash cans and over the fence or even dig a tunnel to get to the other side. You should check the laws in your state and find out what type of fences are allowed on your property.
If you decide to set up a dog house in your backyard you should consider its visibility from your home. Also, dogs do like to dig holes around their homes in hot weather to keep cool, so pick a spot where it would be ok for it to dig holes. Dog houses should be just big enough for it to get up and adjust itself for warmth and comfort during the cold. A nice thick bedding inside its home would be ideal.
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