chihuahua puppy and my rented property?!

YorkiePud_3

Mely all the little girls I have had have been little angels ... I am on my third little boy and OMG! ... he is just over 2 years old and he will be the first dog who gets an ASBO, I am sure of it!!

I know they will differ dog to dog, but this little chap is so vocal!! ... not being naughty and constant yapping, but he is certainly noisier than the girls were!!
The boys I've had have all been rather vocal, active, boisterous and "full of it" ... !! Fabulous, of course, to have such a fun companion but it might be as well to get a little girl chi than a boy if the accent's gonna be on a quieter dog!!!!

pukkamum

I think a main reason for the 'no pets' clause is the doggy smell i know this was the issue my landlord had with pets as he was quite happy with us having cats but would not allow dogs as the doggy smell lingers for ages.

maggirl

Good Luck with it Pixiebum, when I rented my place out I was just angry that

a) they had never asked permission
b) they hadnt repaired the damage done by the dog
c) they hadnt cleaned the place properly

If they had asked properly and then never caused damage, I wouldnt have minded. I like dogs, but some people are so irresponsible about them....my friend got a dog when she was studying full time and out of the house all the time either at lectures or at the union bar, and kept it fastened up all day in one room. Then she wondered why it was badly behaved and trashed her room!

Savvy_Sue

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sodamnfunky

We asked our landlord, and promised to make good any damage the dog caused, and clean the carpets when we leave. That was 4 years ago and our dog is just so good, there has been no damage at all.

I would always recommend getting permission in writing before getting the dog, as if you dont and they say you need to get rid of him/her or move.

foreign_correspondent

Firstly, but very importantly - Don't get a dog without written permision from the landlord, s/he could change their mind and you wouldnt have a leg to stand on with nothing in writing.

secondly - Consider what would happen if you needed to move - a huge number of rented properties do not alow pets and some dogs owners are unable to find accomodation that will allow their dog - this is currently a major reason for dogs ending up in rescue/pounds/ put to sleep.

thirdly - consider whether a dog/puppy is really a good idea - the reality is that puppies are very hard work and need an immense amount of hard work to turn them into well behaved dogs who are trained to be clean in the house, dont annoy the neighbours, dont chew everything etc etc.

Finally - If you are not able to be home most of the time an older steady dog may well be much more suitable, however remember that dogs shouldnt really be left alone for more than about 4 hours on a regular basis, all cost a lot of money, all are a bind and a responsibility and all require daily exercise and stimulation.

Savvy_Sue

PIXIEBUM wrote: »

and before you ask why do i wanted a dog it is because i found out the likely hood of having a baby is very slim and i have always had dogs when i was at home so now living on my own with my partner this feels like the next step.

Another thing to say, and I apologise for having to spell it out, is that if your landlord gives permission and you get your little dog, and then the very slim chance happens and you find yourself pregnant, you won't feel you have to get rid of the dog will you? You personally may find this unbelievable, but it does sometimes happen! And we do all hear stories of people adopting because they thought they couldn't conceive, and then falling pregnant, as if you finally relax into "That's it, not going to happen" mode and BANG! one of life's little surprises lands in your lap.

Next suggestion, if your landlord says no, then start looking round for somewhere else to live rather than run the risk of eviction.

Sammy_Girl

Hi Pixie,

When we got our dog we were living in a rented ground floor 2 bed maisonette. Before we got him, we asked the Letting Agent as it stated no pets in our contract. They checked with the landlord who agreed that we could get a dog, providing we get the flat professionally cleaned (including carpets) when we left. He also stated that it should be a small dog, but ours turned out to be a cross-breed and grew a little larger than expected! But that didn't bring any problems. Fortunately we bought a house about a year later so now don't have to worry about landlords!

Good luck!

Mrs_pbradley936

I rent out a couple of flats and have a "no pets" clause but I have recinded that in individual circumstances. Just ask and make sure you say it is a very small dog - that would make a difference to me.

Tortieshell

Hi I lived in a rented property for 2 years before asking the Landlord about having pets and he said he couldnt dictate to me not to have pets and that he would write to Agents to get contract amended!

The No Pets Clause is standard in most contracts so the only way to be sure is to contact landlord direct, good luck!