Living with Man’s Best Friend: Best Dog Breeds for An Apartment

September 26, 2018 | By Nat AuthorMy First Apartment

Before you let that cute dog in the pet store window or a shelter steal your heart, make sure you do a little research to find out if your building allows pets and which dog breeds are best suited for your living situation. Many landlords will let you know their pet policy as soon as…

Dog Park Etiquette

March 31, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

A big feature to consider for dog owners is if your apartment complex has a dog park inside! Many complexes will now include a fenced, grassy space where residents can bring their canine friends for some off-leash fun. There will always be rules posted that are specific to your apartment complex, but here are some…

Apartment-Training Your Puppy

February 10, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving into your first apartment is a great time to consider owning a pet. There are lots of pros and cons and expenses, explored here and here, but if you’re ready for a puppy, you will have to quickly learn how to apartment-train it and avoid costly messes! As I’ve said before, I love having…

My Pet Wrecked My Apartment…Now What?

October 22, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Deciding to bring a pet into your first place is a big decision, but it can be a great one if you’re ready for it! But, what happens when you get the pet (thinking dog or cat in particular here, since they can cause the most damage) and they become more destructive than you anticipated?!…

Pets in the Apartment: Bringing Home a New Dog

August 27, 2016 | By Sammie AuthorMy First Apartment

Are you adding a dog to your family? Are you unsure how to transition your furry friend into apartment life? Let me start by acknowledging that I do not currently have my own dog living in my apartment. However, I have 10 years of experience working in animal shelters, and I am currently a foster…

Hosting Four-Legged Guests

March 5, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

My roommate/boyfriend Matt and I have two amazing dogs! Having them in our place makes it feel more like home, they are fun to be around, and they ensure that we spend time outside every day walking and playing with them. Well, this weekend, we are also hosting my parents’ two dogs! As you can…

How to Keep Your Puppy Happy In a Small Apartment

August 12, 2015 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

I am a HUGE dog lover and even adopted a dog a couple years ago in my first apartment. Raising a puppy in an apartment isn’t easy (see this post and this one and this one for more information on preparing), but once you commit to having a dog, it’s fun to think of creative ways to…