Is it risky to sneak in a dog if the apt don't allow one?

Question

I always want to have a shiba dog, but my apartment has a no pet policy, i don't know if it's too risky to try to sneak in one? What do you think?

Answer 1

Not that risky.

The no pets rule is usually a blanket rule, because some people have pets that cause problems.

Often if you are looking to rent and you have a pet and you ask, you will find the landlord will say "no problem". So if you renting a new place you first find the place, then ask.

Secondly, if you are caught with a pet, well the landlord isn't really going to care if your pet is creating no problems. If you pay the rent then it is not really an issue. It is harder for the landlord to remove and replace you with someone else than to just ignore the pet.

If you are caught then you have a range of excuses....1. I am just minding the pet for my friend (who is on holiday, looking after a sick aunt etc etc). 2. It belonged to my friend who died recently, and so please let me keep it (tear...sniff...etc).

But if you have a pet and you have other problems then it is an excuse to terminate the lease and kick you out.

Answer 2

Well i'd say no only because i'd do it LOL

HOWEVER please read this carefully..

If your apartments don't allow it then that means everyone who lives there knows that - lets say your dog barks or needs to go potty, everyone around would see and hear and turn you in!

I wouldn't do it only because I have experience in horrible mean neighbors, um lol not for this reason but yeah.

I know you've always wanted a shiba dog but maybe try a cat or something in a cage no one would have to see or hear.

God bless you always and Good luck!!

Answer 3

It's not fair to a dog to bring him or her into an environment where they're not allowed.  You'll end up either having to move or get rid of the dog.  Wait until you either have your own place or are renting somewhere dogs are allowed.  You won't even be able to enjoy the dog now.  You'll spend all your time trying to hide it.  It's just a bad idea.  

Answer 4

No pets means just that NO PETS.

One the animal will have to go - that's not fair to the dog

You may get evicted if the animal is not gone within 30days - you're both on the street or someone's couch

This will affect your next rental - landlord tells of how you broke the lease by getting the animal.

Conclusion - get a pet friendly place when your lease is up

Answer 5

The only type of dog you can sneak anywhere is a stuffed one.  Forget about, you'll end up getting evicted or worse yet the dog will end up at the shelter.

Answer 6

Yes its too risky.

You cant hide a dog.. they bark, they howl, they need out to pee.

A neighbor WILL complain about the dog..  the landlord can force you to either get rid of the dog, or evict you.  This isnt fair to the dog either way.  What happens to the dog when you're homeless?

If you want a dog, then wait until your lease is up, and look for an apartment that will allow dogs.

Answer 7

Shiba's are pretty med-large dogs. I live in an apartment myself and I have a small dog. I was pretty sure that my apartment had a no pet policy but I saw a neighbor with his own little poodle so why not get a little friend for myself? My other neighbors saw my little guy but said nothing to report him. Probably because they like him and my landlord probably doesn't even care. I say for you, it's a 50/50 chance of you getting away with getting a Shiba. If you really want the dog, make sure it won't be a disturbance to your neighbors and talk to your landlord because there is a chance that your landlord will see a big dog walking around the apartments if you don't talk to him/her. If you don't get the dog, it will be another dog that doesn't have to be in an animal shelter.

Answer 8

Not only could you lose your home, your dog would lose it's home, the apartment manager could give you a negative recommendation which would make it so that you would have a hard time finding another apartment, and on and on.  Just keep an eye out for an apartment that you can rent that will allow dogs and be patient.  Your time will come.

Answer 9

its worth it...we can only have 1 dog at are house and it had to be a small dog...we have 2 pitbulls and 1 boxer and its worth the risk

Answer 10

I'm not tryin to be rude ... but, uhmm ...

DUH!

You can lose ur home!!!

Answer 11

if your caught you'll either lose you dog or apartment....that would be risk enough for me..

Answer 12

You could lose your home. Is that risky enough for you?

Answer 13

It's beyond risky.  Ask yourself these questions.  How are going to keep the dog hidden?  the dog is going to have to go out at least once a day.  

How do you plan on keeping a dog quiet?  You can't keep a dog hidden in your apartment and not expect him to not make any noise.  Dogs bark and some dogs cry.  Other dogs chew and destroy things when they are teething, such as woodwork or doors.

How are going to take the dog to a vet for shots without any of the other tents seeing you and the dog?  

It's not fair to the dog or you to get a dog and keep him locked up in an apartment.     I suggest that you start looking for a pet friendly place to move before you get a dog.

Answer 14

Well if you get evicted you will know how risky it is. And you will get caught cause dogs like to bark and mess up the carpets to. So I would wait for a dog , until you find a place that allows dogs.

Answer 15

Yep, way to risky.

Weigh your options.

I'll get a cute doggy! vs. I won't have a place to live.

Answer 16

You are likely to get caught, evicted, and fined. One of your neighbors will report you! Then what happens to your buddy? Does he die in a shelter because you were selfish? If you want a dog, move to a place you can keep one.  

Answer 17

Don't do it because you could lose your apartment and your security deposit.  Go find another apartment that accepts dogs and when your lease runs out move where you can keep a dog.

Answer 18

Short answer, yes.  No dogs means no dogs.  If you sneak one in and get caught, the landlord can evict you for breaking one of the terms in the lease.  Many dogs end up in the shelter each year because someone was selfish enough to get a dog even though they signed a legally binding contract stating that they were not allowed pets in their apartment.  Seriously, how do you expect to keep a dog completely secret from your neighbors anyway?  They have to go outside for regular exercise and to do their business.  And a bored dog WILL bark and become destructive.  Not to mention that shibas have this trademark scream (it can be truly horrendous) that they tend to break out when they get excited...like when the see a squirrel, for example.