We have blogged many times here at Pedigree dogs, that when you commit to owning a dog, you are making a life long commitment to the dog, which could last up to 20 years.
A regular question used by job interviewers is,”Where do you see yourself in 10 years time” and maybe this is a question that people who breed dogs should add to the List of questions they ask potential puppy owners, and one that the potential puppy owner should have asked and answered themselves before contacting you.
As the recession that is biting hard right across Europe, tightens it’s grip, more dogs or “household pets” are being offered for sale or surrendered to the pounds due to a change in the families income / circumstances.
People are having to walk away from family homes and move into rented accommodation, a lot of which do not take dogs or animals, or don’t have a suitable garden etc.
It seems that if you are looking for a rented property and the owner of a dog you are looked upon as a social pariah, and landlords that are willing to accept dogs or pets are rarer than hens teeth.
For us humans a character reference from a previous landlord or employer will normally suffice in alleviating any doubts the prospective landlord may have about you, but it’s not that easy for our dogs. Some people suggest that producing evidence that you and your dog have attended dog training classes or your dog has passed the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme or The Puppy Foundation Award may stand in your favour, and that owners of unfurnished houses are more open to letting to a dog owner than others.
Small dogs are also looked upon more favourably than large dogs, don’t ask me why, as both are as capable of staining an expensive carpet or tearing up a comfortable sofa, which can also be achieved by renting to careless teenagers or drunken adults.
Some insurance polices can cover / protect you against any damage that may be caused by your dog whilst renting, and this may or may not be a good thing to point out to a landlord when searching for a property for you and your dog.
So the message is, the house where you are planning to bring your little fur bundle home to may not always be the place where you both reside, and based on the above, you both could end up living in the dog house if you haven’t planned ahead for both your futures.
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