An adult dog? Maybe, it depends on the dog. A Puppy? No.
It really depends on a lot of factors. Do you plan on going out at night, leaving little puffball alone for longer than 8 hours a day? Smaller dogs have smaller bladders. They are also a very active breed, and need a lot of physical exercize and mental stimulation.
I'm not trying to dissuade you, but it sounds like you don't even know if you'll have a job yet or not. There's a lot to get settled in with before a dog might fit well in your life.
thanks for your input :) and, i totally want people to dissuade me if they feel it's the right thing to do! i don't want to put an animal in a situation where they will be feeling neglected!
i'm most likely going to be adopting, not buying a puppy with a breeder, so it will be at least a young adult. i haven't secured a job yet, but i wouldn't take on the responsibility of a pet until i was in a secure position -- just thought i'd do my research first!
i've heard that pomeranians can be potty (pad) trained, so i was wondering if that was an option.
as for exercise, i was wondering if a walk in the morning & in the evening after i got back from work, as well as companionship from a cat would be sufficient stimulation.
I haaaaaate pad training. Once you've trained them to pee on The Pad, it is near impossible to get them trainied to go outside. My boy was pad trained by the breeder, and in New House anything on the floor? It must be a pee pad! Towel? Pee pad! Rug? Pee pad! Shirt? Pee pad!
Crate training is much more effective. My two dogs are trained to ring bells by the door when they have to go out... it is currently my favorite method. Bowser, since he was so pad-obsessed and 2 years old, didn't get it right away, but after we got the Mastiff puppy, (who picked up on the bells at the age of 13 weeks after THREE DAYS,) he watched baby brother and learned.
Remember, if you adopt an older dog from a shelter, there is no guarantee that it will be potty trained yet. =(
I am glad you are doing research early! I planned for 5 years before I got Bowser. XD
I have a larger Pom (14 pounds) and he does just fine during a regular work day. He is crated because he can get into trouble. I adopted him from a rescue that is foster home based so I suggest going that route. They will be able to tell you if the dog is potty trained or crate trained, if it's a barker etc. and it will already be used to a home setting so the transition will be less stressful.
Hiya! I'm in your situation - I adopted a 2yr old rescue dog named Fozzy after doing research and planning for several months. I work 8pm-4:30pm, Monday to Friday, so to answer your question, yep, a pomeranian can indeed make a great apartment pet. Fozzy has had a few accidents, particularily when we were figuring each other out in those first few weeks, but I've developed a good routine for the pup
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A Puppy? No.
It really depends on a lot of factors.
Do you plan on going out at night, leaving little puffball alone for longer than 8 hours a day? Smaller dogs have smaller bladders. They are also a very active breed, and need a lot of physical exercize and mental stimulation.
I'm not trying to dissuade you, but it sounds like you don't even know if you'll have a job yet or not. There's a lot to get settled in with before a dog might fit well in your life.
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i'm most likely going to be adopting, not buying a puppy with a breeder, so it will be at least a young adult. i haven't secured a job yet, but i wouldn't take on the responsibility of a pet until i was in a secure position -- just thought i'd do my research first!
i've heard that pomeranians can be potty (pad) trained, so i was wondering if that was an option.
as for exercise, i was wondering if a walk in the morning & in the evening after i got back from work, as well as companionship from a cat would be sufficient stimulation.
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Crate training is much more effective. My two dogs are trained to ring bells by the door when they have to go out... it is currently my favorite method. Bowser, since he was so pad-obsessed and 2 years old, didn't get it right away, but after we got the Mastiff puppy, (who picked up on the bells at the age of 13 weeks after THREE DAYS,) he watched baby brother and learned.
Remember, if you adopt an older dog from a shelter, there is no guarantee that it will be potty trained yet. =(
I am glad you are doing research early! I planned for 5 years before I got Bowser. XD
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My little numb nuts will ONLY pee on her pee pad LOL!
That is so freaking cool with the bells!
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