Dogs in apartments. Fair?

[i-need-a-martini]

New laws about to be introduced to allow dogs in apartments. Previously it was a matter the corporate body making the decision.

On the one hand I say it should be OK.

But on the other hand I wonder if it is fair to the animal (I can't imagine a large dog being cooped up inside all day without a yard) and is it fair to neighbours?

http://smh.domain.com.au/real-estate-news/apartments-go-to-the-dogs-20130619-2ojec.html

[lakeland27]

do liberals or luvvies live in the apartments ?

[crystal**flake]

I think its fair.

[aspie*mum]

My dog lives in an apartment and is just as happy as when we lived in a house and when we lived in a flat.  

😞  I'm the one who has to get up and take him in the elevator to go outside for morning wee in the cold!!! that sucks!

[i-need-a-martini]

But you have small dogs crystal.

What about a doberman or a lab? 

[crystal**flake]

But you have small dogs crystal.

What about a doberman or a lab? 

I think any dog could adjust but there are exceptions of course, I wouldn't like to see a working dog in a unit.

Then you have for example a great dane, they would be very happy in a unit.

[cherry*135]

In the apartment building my daughter lives in Syd, one of the apartments residents has a cute dog (I am sure dogs aren't allowed). The apartment she has just moved into in the same building, they have a cat (again not sure if that is allowed either).

I don't really know that it is a good thing.. If they are taking out regularly for walks maybe..can't compare to a dog having a back yard to run around in at will.

[cherry*135]

Then there is the barking issue? Annoying to apartment dwellers next door.

[icyfroth]

I wouldn't keep a dog in a flat, or any other animal, for that matter.

Not fair on the animal and not fair on the other tenants IMO.

[twinkles**stars]

depends on many factors....