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floppydisk1995 t1_j5yeufv wrote

Honest question, why would you move into a small apartment with no yard in the city with such a large dog? Doesn't seem fair to the dog.

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Appropriate-Ad-4148 t1_j5yjgm8 wrote

Rent the first floor of a row house from an independent owner where your entry/exit opens to the back yard for a dog like that, IMHO.

That's going to be your best option for a big dog on a budget and it may be hard to find the right deal.

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CannaVet t1_j5yomfq wrote

Seconding the "boo large dog small city apt" argument.

A friend of mine got with some dude and moved em to town including his huge great Dane. He had to be put down but before that the walls were lined with his blood because there's nowhere in the apt he could wag his tail without hitting something. They started tying it down under him with a cloth or something, it broke my damn heart they wouldn't give him up or hold out for a bigger place. Then there's also the overall issue of a great Dane kept in a 1br apt all day.

This dude by my house breeds German Shepards and keeps them outside 24/7/365 unless they're brought in to bone. They go off at anything that moves because they're kept 5-6 in half of a residential city lot with no engagement, training, or enrichment - they're just cattle.

If you have an animal then your animals needs should be just as important a part of decision making, full stop.

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Away_Butterfly_8437 t1_j5yqgd9 wrote

I have considered re-homing the dog yes absolutely. Just wanted to check with those who could possibly own a gsd in this area and make it work. I also would be looking for a 2 bedroom on the 1st or second floor to make sure he can get that homey feel from looking outside and being on the ground. Not to mention having someone work from home with him. He’s able to have company. I mentioned it didn’t have to be in the city. Thank you for sharing your experiences though. RIP to that Great Dane :(

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CannaVet t1_j5yqvxa wrote

To be clear, I'm not judging you on the matter. If anything it's praise for considering the matter at all cause most people just......... Don't.

He was a sweet dog but honestly I'm kinda happy for him, that apartment HAD to be a terrible time.

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yasssssplease t1_j5xf0b3 wrote

Plenty of apartment buildings, including the newest ones, allow large dogs, even if the “official rules” or lease says otherwise. You just have to start looking and asking. DC is very dog friendly, even for certain breeds that have been singled out.

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CannaVet t1_j5youja wrote

When I was in DC I thought it was weird how many big breeds I saw. IDC I love big dogs but I'm always concerned that they don't have enough room at home.

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yasssssplease t1_j5z9vph wrote

Totally. I have a larger dog, but I have it worked out. And we go on a lot of daily walks.

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[deleted] OP t1_j5xkcdn wrote

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ellivretaw1 t1_j5y8bbb wrote

Don’t register your dog as an ESA if it’s not. That’s just abusing the system for the people who actually need an ESA.

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SamW20910 t1_j5yhwbf wrote

Why stop there? Get yourself a handicapped placard you don't need so you can park more comfortably. /s

Bad call, my dude.

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