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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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