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Are you ready to add a canine companion to your household? If so, there are several factors that you need to consider when searching for a new friend to share your apartment in Flagstaff, AZ. For example, if you have allergies, you may want to consider a low-shedding, hypoallergenic dog, such as a Shih Tzu. Another factor you should consider? A breed's tolerance for the Arizona heat. Although Flagstaff, itself, enjoys relatively moderate summers, the temperature in the surrounding desert areas can be brutal. So, if you plan on taking your dog to areas outside of Flagstaff for exercise or other activities, you should probably avoid selecting one of the following breeds:
French Bulldog
Dogs with flat faces, like the French Bulldog, don't do well in the heat. These type of dogs are known as brachycephalic breeds, meaning they have a number of conformation issues that makes it hard for them to breathe when it gets hot, including a smaller airway and larger tongues. They also have a harder time panting, which is the primary way that dogs cool themselves down.
Greyhounds
This breed does not carry around a lot of body fat and only has one layer of fur, as opposed to some breeds that have double coats. So, greyhounds lack the protective insulation against the sun that many other breeds have.
Alaskan Malamute
This dog was bred to live in very cold climates. So, it's not surprising that it does not tolerate heat well with its thick double coat. Shaving a Malamute is not recommended, as the outer coat actually insulates and protects the dog from the sun's rays.
Are you also searching for a dog-friendly apartment that will accommodate your new canine? Then, check out our pet-friendly apartments in Flagstaff. Our community includes dog park access as well as a variety of excellent amenities for you.
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A dog is a wonderful addition to any home. While you’re scouring our apartments in Flagstaff, AZ, you'll want to consider how apartment living will impact the life of your new pet. These questions will help you do that.
Tag Your Dog
Even though you call it home, your apartment will be a new, wondrous place for your dog. It’s easy to get disoriented, and even the best pet owners can lose track of their best friend. It’s not uncommon for lost pets to be returned quickly, but that can only happen if your dog wears tags. You can go the extra mile and get your dog chipped, too. If they happen to make it off of the apartment community grounds, you’ll still be able to find and retrieve them.
How Long Are You Away?
It’s important for any dog owner to know how much they’ll be away from home, but it’s doubly important at an apartment. Our apartment community is a great place for pets to socialize with each other with easy access to a dog park. But when a dog is too isolated, it can lead to bad social skills and aggressive behavior.
You can overcome this by hiring a dog walker, using doggy daycare or having a second pet. You just need to have a good plan before you dive into dog ownership.
Training is Good
Your dog wants to make you happy. One of the best ways to help them do that is to set clear rules and boundaries. If you’re calm, patient, and consistent, they’ll quickly learn right from wrong and life will be good. Just remember that training has to start from day one. When you change the rules for your dog, they get confused. Likewise, training never really stops. If it was wrong once, it has to be wrong every time. Most importantly, positive reinforcement works best. Reward them for good behavior and they’ll be excited to follow the rules.
The best way to get a feel for our apartments in Flagstaff is to visit. Call today and schedule a tour of our apartment community!
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