Should dogs live in apartments? (80)

I have a large dog and live in a two bedroom home with a large fenced in back yard. I also work part time (3 days a week). It was not my intent to keep this sweetie, I rescued her from a bad situation, she was eight months old. But something about her she is laying by me as I type. The excuse the people used to why they treated her so badly was she was a horrible dog and they couldn't help it they hated her What I did because I worked full time then I instantly taught her what a pee pad was and how to use it. That way she was not forced to hold it in if she had to go. I still put them out for the three days a week I do work and in May she will be 3. She rarely uses them now. But they are there if she needs them. The stinker if weather is really bad will use them. She has full roam of our home when I am at work. That was a trip when she was young. She was a chewer, thank goodness my pillows are safe now. I use to wonder if I did right taking her and keeping her and not putting her in a home with children to run and play with her. I know longer wonder that. I know she is right where she should be. I work a early shift and when I get home I swing the back door open to let her out to roam and play. When we are out in public people comment on what a good girl she is and how happy she is. She is also easily trainable. She does it with love. She wants to make me happy. I don't know why the people before me did not like her keeping her was one of the best decisions I have ever made. She is a good friend and a well behaved baby. So I believe yes there are some cases an animal can be happy even being in a home with working parents. I also believe it is my responsibility to make her life as happy and healthy as I can. She is the only dog I have ever had that will wear shoes in the summer if we are going somewhere. Florida side walks and roads are really hot in the summer. Just how I see things. If there are not people willing to do this then sadly many dogs in my area would be euthanized. I believe you can work things out if you are willing to try. I made the decision to go part time at work because I did not want her to be alone all the time. I could afford to do it and should of done it before getting her. Some dogs would be really sad all by themselfs for long periods. That is a fact. I would not know what to do if you end up with a pet like that. Most people I know have to work for a living. I checked into doggie care at first and then reaized May is a homebody. Maybe that would work for those in apartments. And once again not all can afford the luxry of day care. In my area they are always in supply of homeless dogs. But we do have a place that will euthanize. And that breaks my heart. They call is humane euthanization. Wonder what they would call it if they were the ones fixing to get the needle. A pet is a commitment. Just like children.

My dog has it's own keys so he can come and go as he pleases

You should sale that line to the Saturday night show!

Dont they have dog sItters or supervised doggy homes where your dog can play with other dogs while you are away from home. They only cost about thirty-five U.S. bucks a day here. Just leave your dog's food with it and your tv too.

Should dogs live in apartments?

Different countries have different preferences, when it comes to pets.
Also depends how much you are home with them and the reasons for having them.

Small countries, and small living quarters, they prefer cats.
Americans for example prefer dogs (for the most part)
I certainly do, and always had 2 large dogs 65 lb plus (58.967)

But I would never have large dogs or any dog in an apartment, that seems cruel to dogs (to me).
Dogs need to be dogs, and have a job to do, and should be treated like pack members, not like substitute children

I don't like the idea of paying for a dog sitter, or give someone my house key or God forbid, put a dog in a cage, in a kennel, for days so I can travel.

But all in all, I don't mind or begrudge people for having pets, in an apartment or yard or with lots of land. As long as the animals are treated well