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Another great option is an L shape, with a bedroom on one side, which provides a bit of separation from the living room and kitchen. Typical Floor Plans and LayoutsĪ studio apartment floor plan is often designed in the shape of a simple rectangle. That being said, a studio apartment can be a reasonable option for college students who are used to compact living areas. The close quarters and lack of privacy are usually a little too much for two roommates.

I choose to not leave my 3 month old dog alone at night or during the day, and there's nothing wrong with that.Because studio apartments have such a small size, they are best suited for a single person or a couple. From "Do we crate too much?" on Modern Dog Magazine.Īmericans have these ideas about self-soothing, cry it out, and teaching dogs and babies to be alone - these are not universal truths, though. “Puppies under four months of age cannot be left alone for more than short periods of time anyway according to law, and, also, with older dogs, there are regulations limiting how long the dog can be left alone." “Many dogs also go with their owners to work or stay at doggie day care,” Eva explains. In Sweden dogs are generally recognized as part of the family and treated culturally much more like children and not left alone for long periods of time. "In Finland and Sweden, it is actually illegal to keep dogs crated overnight or while guardians are away at work. In Sweden and Finland, crate training and leaving a young puppy alone are illegal. Am I overthinking this?Īny advice or just hearing similar experiences is appreciated! The only other option would be to move her crate into the laundry room but then I would have to figure out alternate storage for the cleaning supplies I keep in there, and also I wouldn't want to do laundry when she's in there as I'd want her to be able to relax. Will this cause problems down the line? I know many people transition their puppies out of there rooms eventually but I don't really have that option. Also, because I live in a studio her crate is by my bed which is also my couch. My concern is that I live in a studio apartment so when I'm home, there's essentially no separation unless I'm in the bathroom or laundry room. I love her to pieces and she's been doing really well with training! She enjoys her crate, and happily goes in there for naps, sleeps through the night and is fine when I leave the house too (I know, I am VERY lucky). Hi all! I have a 4 month old labradoodle, Maggie, that's been home with me for 2 months now. No illegal, unethical, or dangerous advice. No Falsification of Service or Support Animals. You can read a detailed explanation of each rule on our rules page.ĭo not request or give veterinary care/advice. Puppy tax is not required! If you would like to share a photo of your puppy, however, we ask that you either do it in the weekly photo thread or at the end of your text post. When you post, include your puppy's breed, age, sex and how long he or she has been in your home. Here at r/Puppy101, you will find constructive and supportive advice for puppy owners who need help with a problem, have questions about training, or just need some encouragement while going through the crazy journey of puppyhood! Posting GuidelinesĬheck out our wiki before you post! You will find step-by-step guides, answers to FAQs, and links to essential resources.
