[NAGDU] Two dogs in a one-bedroom apartment

Tue Sep 12 02:00:14 UTC 2017

What do you mean the cat *thinks* he rules the roost? Of course the cat rules the roost. And everything else besides. You only think that cats are lazy and sleep all day. In fact, cats pull the strings that keep the universe in balance. It's hard work! Humans have this strange idea that we're somehow at the peak of the evolutionary thingy thing...that's a technical term...but we aren't. The dogs, and even more, the cats, let us believe this, much in the same way that our wives let us men think we're in charge. (I understand completely that I run everything in my house. The vacuum, the washer, the dishwasher, the stove, ... But I digress.) 

Now if you'll excuse, I must attend to my lords and masters. Four of them. Food bowls need filling immediately, if not sooner. 

--
Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
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Email: buddy at brannan.name

> On Sep 11, 2017, at 9:53 PM, Miranda B. via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> First, I will say that growing up with dogs and cats all throughout my
> childhood, I certainly do not plan to treat my dog (or anyone else's for
> that matter) as a "cane". They are living, breathing, beings with feelings
> and emotions. If I were to treat an animal as if he or she was an inanimate
> object, then I would personally view this as animal abuse. Moreover, I would
> be stripping the dog in this case of his or her personality.
> 
> Our noise curfew is 11:30 PM, but we try to have all rough-housing play
> finished by 9:30 PM. We have had no complaints from neighbors thus far. I'll
> have to look into the jolly balls. Not to say anything against what you or
> anyone else does with your/their dogs, but we wouldn't have enough room on
> our bed for the two of us and even one dog. LOL. We barely have enough room
> for the two of us and the cat, considering that he thinks he rules the
> roost. LOL.
> Thanks for your thoughts, and have a wonderful week!
> 
> Best wishes, Miranda
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Becky
> Frankeberger via NAGDU
> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 7:01 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Becky Frankeberger <b.butterfly at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Two dogs in a one-bedroom apartment
> 
> How fun to have two dogs. Relax, let the dogs pick out there own toys. We
> have Nyla bones, Goughnut, King Kong, Jolly Ball. My Jake likes the Nyla
> bones only, but will care the goughnut from time to time. Tomassso loved the
> Goughnut the most and nyla bones. So it worked out fine. We don't have a lot
> of toys as they really only play with a few. When we used to have a lot of
> toys we would rotate them out every month or so. But really Jake with the
> Nyla made him totally happy, Tomasso with the ring made him totally happy.
> Oh Tomasso also loved his Jolly Ball and coming in from work would dive on
> the Jolly Ball and have a rip roaring growling happy time. My grand pup
> killed the Jolly Ball and we never replaced it, puzzled look.  
> 
> Everyone is equal in our home. Tomasso slept next to Kevin on the bed and
> Jake mainly slept on the floor. In the morning Jake is next to my bed
> keeping good watch on me, sweet smile. 
> 
> Let the dog have a rip roaring run around the living room, with permission
> rip roaring run down the hallways. Remember the rip roaring times can't be
> early in the morning nor after six seven PM out of consideration for
> neighbors.
> 
> Let the dogs box or grab each other's necks in play. Let them be dogs
> 
> I would go on and on how some treat their living breathing dogs like canes,
> but offensive I will get. I have seen way to much.
> 
> So, enjoy interacting with your dogs and horsing around with them. This is
> part of bonding.
> 
> Becky and the vocal dog at home Jake
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Miranda B. via
> NAGDU
> Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2017 7:52 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Miranda B. <knownoflove at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NAGDU] Two dogs in a one-bedroom apartment
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> My husband recently received his first dog guide, and I'm planning to get
> mine in the next 1-2 years (hopefully during the summer of 2018, if
> possible). We live in a larger 1-bedroom apartment. I believe it's just over
> 900 square feet.
> 
> Our current plan is to rearrange our bedroom to make room for a second dog
> crate, and we plan on taking turns with play time in the main living space,
> as this works with our general schedule and prevents over-crowding. Our
> other current plan is to share as many supplies as possible. For instance,
> if the two dogs eat the same food, we'll only have one Vittles Vault. We'll
> also share the larger supply of pick-up bags, ETC. Of course, we won't share
> the dogs' gear, toys, ETC, so they'll each have some items of their own.
> 
> 
> 
> I'm writing to get any tips regarding dog supply/toy storage (these tips
> would help with only one dog too), or overall tips regarding having two dogs
> in an apartment. We are not in a position to get a 2-bedroom apartment, so
> this is not a viable option for us. If you have any storage products you use
> and recommend or other helpful advice, please feel free to share.
> 
> Thanks, and have a wonderful week!
> 
> 
> 
> Best wishes, Miranda
> 
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