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Brittany in an apartment
Was wondering if anyone had any experience with having a Brittany in an
apartment. I know they require a lot of exercise, about an hour a day, but other than that do they do okay? -- Thanks, Jimmy Clay Read a free ebook, The Song of the Coyote http://thesongofthecoyote.tripod.com/ |
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On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 13:29:42 -0500 Jimmy Clay whittled these words:
Was wondering if anyone had any experience with having a Brittany in an apartment. I know they require a lot of exercise, about an hour a day, but other than that do they do okay? Some high energy dogs have a relatively low activity level indoors. Unfortunately the Brittany isn't one of them. That makes them a challenge in an apartment. The risks can be improved if the apartement is well insulated from noise outside and adjoining units, and if windows tend to look on non-stimulating views (i.e. one in which there are few people/dogs/cats to bark at). Some things that might help is to keep all play things picked up *except* when you leave, then put down domething the dog finds interestting. Rotating toys and chew items helps stave of boredom related destructive behavior. A fair amount of obedience training helps build confidence and thus reduces anxeity related destructive behavior. A mature dog will do better than a puppy. An hour is pretty minimal exercise for a Brittany, although that depends upon what the exercise is. A three mile jog alongside a bicycle (wehn the dog is a mature adult) together with some fetch games for one exercise session and about mile plus some fetch plus some training for another session is about right. -- Diane Blackman http://dog-play.com/ http://dogplay.com/Shop/ |
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On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 13:29:42 -0500 Jimmy Clay whittled these words:
Was wondering if anyone had any experience with having a Brittany in an apartment. I know they require a lot of exercise, about an hour a day, but other than that do they do okay? Some high energy dogs have a relatively low activity level indoors. Unfortunately the Brittany isn't one of them. That makes them a challenge in an apartment. The risks can be improved if the apartement is well insulated from noise outside and adjoining units, and if windows tend to look on non-stimulating views (i.e. one in which there are few people/dogs/cats to bark at). Some things that might help is to keep all play things picked up *except* when you leave, then put down domething the dog finds interestting. Rotating toys and chew items helps stave of boredom related destructive behavior. A fair amount of obedience training helps build confidence and thus reduces anxeity related destructive behavior. A mature dog will do better than a puppy. An hour is pretty minimal exercise for a Brittany, although that depends upon what the exercise is. A three mile jog alongside a bicycle (wehn the dog is a mature adult) together with some fetch games for one exercise session and about mile plus some fetch plus some training for another session is about right. -- Diane Blackman http://dog-play.com/ http://dogplay.com/Shop/ |
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On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 13:29:42 -0500 Jimmy Clay whittled these words:
Was wondering if anyone had any experience with having a Brittany in an apartment. I know they require a lot of exercise, about an hour a day, but other than that do they do okay? Some high energy dogs have a relatively low activity level indoors. Unfortunately the Brittany isn't one of them. That makes them a challenge in an apartment. The risks can be improved if the apartement is well insulated from noise outside and adjoining units, and if windows tend to look on non-stimulating views (i.e. one in which there are few people/dogs/cats to bark at). Some things that might help is to keep all play things picked up *except* when you leave, then put down domething the dog finds interestting. Rotating toys and chew items helps stave of boredom related destructive behavior. A fair amount of obedience training helps build confidence and thus reduces anxeity related destructive behavior. A mature dog will do better than a puppy. An hour is pretty minimal exercise for a Brittany, although that depends upon what the exercise is. A three mile jog alongside a bicycle (wehn the dog is a mature adult) together with some fetch games for one exercise session and about mile plus some fetch plus some training for another session is about right. -- Diane Blackman http://dog-play.com/ http://dogplay.com/Shop/ |
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On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 13:29:42 -0500 Jimmy Clay whittled these words:
Was wondering if anyone had any experience with having a Brittany in an apartment. I know they require a lot of exercise, about an hour a day, but other than that do they do okay? Some high energy dogs have a relatively low activity level indoors. Unfortunately the Brittany isn't one of them. That makes them a challenge in an apartment. The risks can be improved if the apartement is well insulated from noise outside and adjoining units, and if windows tend to look on non-stimulating views (i.e. one in which there are few people/dogs/cats to bark at). Some things that might help is to keep all play things picked up *except* when you leave, then put down domething the dog finds interestting. Rotating toys and chew items helps stave of boredom related destructive behavior. A fair amount of obedience training helps build confidence and thus reduces anxeity related destructive behavior. A mature dog will do better than a puppy. An hour is pretty minimal exercise for a Brittany, although that depends upon what the exercise is. A three mile jog alongside a bicycle (wehn the dog is a mature adult) together with some fetch games for one exercise session and about mile plus some fetch plus some training for another session is about right. -- Diane Blackman http://dog-play.com/ http://dogplay.com/Shop/ |
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On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 13:29:42 -0500 Jimmy Clay whittled these words:
Was wondering if anyone had any experience with having a Brittany in an apartment. I know they require a lot of exercise, about an hour a day, but other than that do they do okay? Some high energy dogs have a relatively low activity level indoors. Unfortunately the Brittany isn't one of them. That makes them a challenge in an apartment. The risks can be improved if the apartement is well insulated from noise outside and adjoining units, and if windows tend to look on non-stimulating views (i.e. one in which there are few people/dogs/cats to bark at). Some things that might help is to keep all play things picked up *except* when you leave, then put down domething the dog finds interestting. Rotating toys and chew items helps stave of boredom related destructive behavior. A fair amount of obedience training helps build confidence and thus reduces anxeity related destructive behavior. A mature dog will do better than a puppy. An hour is pretty minimal exercise for a Brittany, although that depends upon what the exercise is. A three mile jog alongside a bicycle (wehn the dog is a mature adult) together with some fetch games for one exercise session and about mile plus some fetch plus some training for another session is about right. -- Diane Blackman http://dog-play.com/ http://dogplay.com/Shop/ |
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On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 13:29:42 -0500 Jimmy Clay whittled these words:
Was wondering if anyone had any experience with having a Brittany in an apartment. I know they require a lot of exercise, about an hour a day, but other than that do they do okay? Some high energy dogs have a relatively low activity level indoors. Unfortunately the Brittany isn't one of them. That makes them a challenge in an apartment. The risks can be improved if the apartement is well insulated from noise outside and adjoining units, and if windows tend to look on non-stimulating views (i.e. one in which there are few people/dogs/cats to bark at). Some things that might help is to keep all play things picked up *except* when you leave, then put down domething the dog finds interestting. Rotating toys and chew items helps stave of boredom related destructive behavior. A fair amount of obedience training helps build confidence and thus reduces anxeity related destructive behavior. A mature dog will do better than a puppy. An hour is pretty minimal exercise for a Brittany, although that depends upon what the exercise is. A three mile jog alongside a bicycle (wehn the dog is a mature adult) together with some fetch games for one exercise session and about mile plus some fetch plus some training for another session is about right. -- Diane Blackman http://dog-play.com/ http://dogplay.com/Shop/ |
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I'm glad I asked. I enjoy walking so I could probably walk the dog for an
hour a day, plus spend time training her. In addition she would have a cat for company. But it still sounds as if the dog will still need much more than I can give. -- Thanks, Jimmy Clay Read a free ebook, The Song of the Coyote http://thesongofthecoyote.tripod.com/ wrote in message ... On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 13:29:42 -0500 Jimmy Clay whittled these words: Was wondering if anyone had any experience with having a Brittany in an apartment. I know they require a lot of exercise, about an hour a day, but other than that do they do okay? Some high energy dogs have a relatively low activity level indoors. Unfortunately the Brittany isn't one of them. That makes them a challenge in an apartment. The risks can be improved if the apartement is well insulated from noise outside and adjoining units, and if windows tend to look on non-stimulating views (i.e. one in which there are few people/dogs/cats to bark at). Some things that might help is to keep all play things picked up *except* when you leave, then put down domething the dog finds interestting. Rotating toys and chew items helps stave of boredom related destructive behavior. A fair amount of obedience training helps build confidence and thus reduces anxeity related destructive behavior. A mature dog will do better than a puppy. An hour is pretty minimal exercise for a Brittany, although that depends upon what the exercise is. A three mile jog alongside a bicycle (wehn the dog is a mature adult) together with some fetch games for one exercise session and about mile plus some fetch plus some training for another session is about right. -- Diane Blackman http://dog-play.com/ http://dogplay.com/Shop/ |
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I'm glad I asked. I enjoy walking so I could probably walk the dog for an
hour a day, plus spend time training her. In addition she would have a cat for company. But it still sounds as if the dog will still need much more than I can give. -- Thanks, Jimmy Clay Read a free ebook, The Song of the Coyote http://thesongofthecoyote.tripod.com/ wrote in message ... On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 13:29:42 -0500 Jimmy Clay whittled these words: Was wondering if anyone had any experience with having a Brittany in an apartment. I know they require a lot of exercise, about an hour a day, but other than that do they do okay? Some high energy dogs have a relatively low activity level indoors. Unfortunately the Brittany isn't one of them. That makes them a challenge in an apartment. The risks can be improved if the apartement is well insulated from noise outside and adjoining units, and if windows tend to look on non-stimulating views (i.e. one in which there are few people/dogs/cats to bark at). Some things that might help is to keep all play things picked up *except* when you leave, then put down domething the dog finds interestting. Rotating toys and chew items helps stave of boredom related destructive behavior. A fair amount of obedience training helps build confidence and thus reduces anxeity related destructive behavior. A mature dog will do better than a puppy. An hour is pretty minimal exercise for a Brittany, although that depends upon what the exercise is. A three mile jog alongside a bicycle (wehn the dog is a mature adult) together with some fetch games for one exercise session and about mile plus some fetch plus some training for another session is about right. -- Diane Blackman http://dog-play.com/ http://dogplay.com/Shop/ |
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I'm glad I asked. I enjoy walking so I could probably walk the dog for an
hour a day, plus spend time training her. In addition she would have a cat for company. But it still sounds as if the dog will still need much more than I can give. -- Thanks, Jimmy Clay Read a free ebook, The Song of the Coyote http://thesongofthecoyote.tripod.com/ wrote in message ... On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 13:29:42 -0500 Jimmy Clay whittled these words: Was wondering if anyone had any experience with having a Brittany in an apartment. I know they require a lot of exercise, about an hour a day, but other than that do they do okay? Some high energy dogs have a relatively low activity level indoors. Unfortunately the Brittany isn't one of them. That makes them a challenge in an apartment. The risks can be improved if the apartement is well insulated from noise outside and adjoining units, and if windows tend to look on non-stimulating views (i.e. one in which there are few people/dogs/cats to bark at). Some things that might help is to keep all play things picked up *except* when you leave, then put down domething the dog finds interestting. Rotating toys and chew items helps stave of boredom related destructive behavior. A fair amount of obedience training helps build confidence and thus reduces anxeity related destructive behavior. A mature dog will do better than a puppy. An hour is pretty minimal exercise for a Brittany, although that depends upon what the exercise is. A three mile jog alongside a bicycle (wehn the dog is a mature adult) together with some fetch games for one exercise session and about mile plus some fetch plus some training for another session is about right. -- Diane Blackman http://dog-play.com/ http://dogplay.com/Shop/ |
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