Apartment Living with Dogs

by | Aug 6, 2015 | Animal

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Having dogs, you have undoubtedly heard the phrase “let the dog out” when your dog needs to go to the bathroom. This phrase makes so much sense if you live in a house with a yard.

For those of pet owners who do not have the luxury of a backyard, to you, “let them out” means you are getting out of your comfortable pajamas and getting dressed. Then getting your socks and shoes on, collecting the doggy bags, looking outside to see it is raining so you grab your jacket. You then need to attach the leash to your dog, walk them down the stairs and wait for them to take their sweet time to do their business as you attempt to stay warm and dry. After they are finished, looking overly pleased with themselves, you try to focus on anything other than the fact that you only have a thin layer of plastic between you and your dog’s newest creation. During this whole process you raise the question of who is the one in charge, after all, they aren’t cleaning up after you. There has to be another way. And there is. However, some of the larger breeds, such as the Great Danes, are limited in the bathroom options in comparison to your 6-pound Yorkshire Terrier.

You can find a variety of apartment suitable bathroom options at many stores that sell pet supplies in Ft. Lauderdale. Not all options are practical for all breeds and just because your dog fits doesn’t mean that they will like that option. This leads you to the potential of trial and error in finding a suitable solution for you and your dog(s).

Many small dogs, such as Chihuahuas and Pugs, like their privacy and large covered litter boxes make an appealing option as these boxes come with charcoal filters to negate odor and can be hidden from view. Other options include trays with artificial grass that is lifted so that any liquids sink through onto the pan below eliminating wet, soggy feet. These are easily cleaned and sterilized and are available in many sizes and can feature options such as a fake plant or fire hydrant for your male dog to “focus on.”  You can find these litter boxes and grassy potty areas anywhere that sells pet supplies in Ft. Lauderdale.

These and other similar solutions are ideal for puppies in training, dogs who are alone during the day and for those times that the weather makes going outside miserable. After all, our bathrooms are indoors, why not the dog’s bathroom too?  Talk to the staff where you purchase your pet supplies in Ft. Lauderdale about the different options to decide on the product that may be best for you and your dog.

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