https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:30:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pros-cons-of-having-a-dog-in-the-city#post-1462044 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 19:37:21 +0000 Mrs Spoon 1462044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like other posters have said, not having a yard has forced us to be good about taking our dog for walks 3x a day. Dogs really need exercise and time on the leash to set a good a good foundation for obedience. Also, it's great than in a lot of cities there are dog parks and restaurants that are ok with dogs in outdoor eating spaces. I don't think that is common in the burbs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pros-cons-of-having-a-dog-in-the-city#post-1460620 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 19:22:25 +0000 spaniellove 1460620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@debbiei8: Our dog has become like that now that we're in a house too! I worried that she might run off without clear boundaries but she knows her spot and I can open the door, let her out, and she'll run back. </p> <p>Something I've noticed is that she expects other dogs to be civilized. City dogs know to respect each others' space when they walk, so she gets confused when suburban dogs are all over the place, don't know how to walk, etc! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pros-cons-of-having-a-dog-in-the-city#post-1460609 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 19:07:20 +0000 bookwormmama 1460609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like @spaniellove our dog has had his start in a condo and we are really glad he has. He never runs away from us because he's always been on a leash. We can actually take him outside without a leash and he will do his business and then come back inside. He's a pretty chill dog and we don't need to take him for walks for behavior reasons (which is nice in the winter here!). He also really likes people/other dogs because we are around so many different people in our area.</p> <p>Oh and our dog is 55 pounds and we live in a 900 square ft place. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pros-cons-of-having-a-dog-in-the-city#post-1460580 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 18:37:46 +0000 Rockies11 1460580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have had dogs in city apartments or the past 10 years - large dogs - I've even had two in a small condo. It's totally fine, just means you have to get out walking a bit more! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pros-cons-of-having-a-dog-in-the-city#post-1460554 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 17:47:41 +0000 spaniellove 1460554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our dog spent her first few years living in the city (no backyard, living in a condo) and we're glad she got that experience instead of always living in the suburbs! She needed to get out and walk all the time which socialized her really well with other dogs and people. Actually she loved it so much that now when we go for a walk she wonders where everyone is, so we take her to crowded farmers markets where she can be around other dogs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pros-cons-of-having-a-dog-in-the-city#post-1460483 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 16:34:35 +0000 travelingnanny 1460483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ready, go! </p> <p>I want a dog but I've never had one in the city before. Is it a huge hassle? We do have a very tiny back yard but the only door involves going thru my bedroom. My bosses are onboard but since I'm the one who is home 24/7 I'm wondering if I should wait.. </p>