{"id":416,"date":"2015-06-03T12:13:20","date_gmt":"2015-06-03T04:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/?p=416"},"modified":"2023-11-02T12:04:40","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T04:04:40","slug":"how-to-find-the-right-dog-for-your-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/how-to-find-the-right-dog-for-your-apartment","title":{"rendered":"How To Find The Right Dog For Your Apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We know how it is. Your eyes meet across the yard and it\u2019s love at first sight. She runs towards you and as you kneel to greet her, her tongue whips out and covers your face with kisses. You\u2019ve found your new life partner, and she\u2019s furry with four legs and more energy than you could possibly imagine.<\/p>\n<p>Having a dog in Hong Kong comes with it\u2019s own special set of problems that pet owners elsewhere won\u2019t face, so choosing the right dog from the start can be the most important part of your new lives together. If you live in a beach house in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/hong-kong\/shek-o\">Shek O<\/a>, space isn\u2019t an issue and a higher energy dog is perfect for all of your hikes to Dragon\u2019s Back. However, if your apartment is 400 sq\/ft in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/hong-kong\/wan-chai\">Wanchai<\/a>, a lower energy or older dog might be the ticket.<br \/>\n<a title=\"*Yawn*\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/recompose\/390543851\/in\/photolist-AvD5F-hJv8S-bbcmkx-cASbh1-dpLzHR-dVP7Sm-6ukkVy-kGk4ys-cAScUU-aDzRKA-5ZdE8A-5VXL6m-9h2eWj-djnV5-rFFHKx-5bMbbp-8AuuLn-npYsFo-8qcNVm-45Sy4g-5uv4Dh-ns1Mfv-31bzCR-4WSXJb-4pZDra-MQotm-apCfXg-9h2f6L-iP89TW-iP68Nm-9gY86t-buHBPS-69zyGK-5Q8nVf-6DYdzF-5VTrrX-57jEAD-rakWja-atxyuZ-8ZoFQW-aUEU4i-atxBxi-5UvBiy-7UxB6W-8ZoG4A-2FgbzT-4VPRN8-9h9MHi-4CL4nV-3m3Uxg\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/farm1.staticflickr.com\/187\/390543851_0affa7c766_z.jpg\" alt=\"*Yawn*\" width=\"640\" height=\"458\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nIn addition to space, your lifestyle can also be a factor is choosing the right pooch. Do you love going hiking through the wilds of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/hong-kong\/sai-kung\">Sai Kung<\/a> on the weekends or does your idea of the perfect Saturday involve laying inert on the sofa? Active dogs need lots of exercise, not only regular walks throughout the week. A long hike can keep high energy dogs happy and prevent negative activities like chewing, barking and hyperactivity.<\/p>\n<p>A dog\u2019s size isn\u2019t the best indication as to what the energy level will be. A Jack Russell Terrier will need much more exercise than a Bassett Hound, so make sure to research the breed before adopting. If you\u2019re adopting from a local shelter and aren\u2019t sure exactly what you\u2019re getting, it\u2019s a good idea to speak with the shelter\u2019s volunteers, walkers and vets to find a dog that meets your energy levels.<\/p>\n<p>Another consideration for those of us in the city is the proximity to off leash dog parks. We have very few options, so choosing a place a short walk or taxi ride away from a dog park can give your dog an extra boost of exercise without much exertion on your part. It\u2019s also a great way for dogs to socialize and get some much needed playtime with their four legged peers.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Dog\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/sfllaw\/208137262\/in\/photolist-joKXu-7T47oU-7T48Qo-nTXxVP-9sdfAt-dPkHa8-9sa3vB-9sa3n8-9sge5u-6fNCrV-6fNDGX-9sdeZg-9sa31H-6fNEPP-9sa2yr-6fNFPt-9sd1Su-9sd1W1-f9mw5G-9sa2eX-9sd1bY-9sd173-9sa2pR-9sd1U7-6fNEGM-5DpTdX-7T48pS-7T47Rh-4R5REk-9sa2Ka-9sgeYd-6fNE8x-9sgeEh-6fSNFG-9sgePY-6fNBQr-6fNEBM-6fNCmz-9sa3pM-6fSQGQ-6fNEmt-9sa26X-6fNCoV-6fSHdG-9sd1aQ-9sdePt-9sge2w-9sgfam-6fSHrC-6fSGWA\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm1.staticflickr.com\/94\/208137262_f0a3dcab06_z.jpg\" alt=\"Dog\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>Choosing the right dog can make all of the difference in both of your lives, so don\u2019t just go for the one with the cutest puppy dog eyes. Do a little research to find the best companion for your life together.<\/p>\n<p>And for all of you cat owners out there, don\u2019t look so smug. We\u2019ll be covering cat issues soon;-)<\/p>\n<p><em>This guest blog was written by Cori at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.petproject.hk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Pet Project HK<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We know how it is. Your eyes meet across the yard and it\u2019s love at first sight. She runs towards you and as you kneel to greet her, her tongue whips out and covers your face with kisses. You\u2019ve found your new life partner, and she\u2019s furry with four legs and more energy than you could possibly imagine. 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