Studio apartment with pets?...How to I save space?

Question

I have a studio apartment. It allows pets and it's in a great location. It's one room plus a kitchen and bathroom and there is plenty of closet space. I really want to get a small dog but I am afraid with my current clutter problem it might be too much! The place is a decent size, I just need to get rid of some things and maybe make better use of my space:

1) What are some good tips for saving space?

2) How do I get more motivated to sort my junk?

3) Is there anything I should know about keeping a dog in an aprartment, once I finally get it organized?

4) Are Maltese, Yorkies or s**+ Tzus good apartment dogs? Is is easy to adopt or rescue a healthy one? I need a small dog who doesn't shed much. Any ideas?

Answer 1

I would make sure that you are going to be able to give the dog room and attention. And keep in mind if you have clutter, puppies love to eat clutter, even important clutter. That isn't much fun.

Start sorting 'junk' one spot at a time. I always have boxes already ready to fill. So get some empty boxes and start filling. Make one for give away, another for garbage, and even one to sell if it is something worth your time. I make up SEVERAL boxes at once. That way you are never discouraged with more 'junk' and no where to put it. Try flylady.com. She has some good ideas.

Also keep in mind if you get a yappy dog (which many small dogs are) your neighbors might not appreciate it. Not to mention long hours at work make for bored dogs, who tend to 'entertain' themselves with your shoes.  So if you do get a dog make sure you give it plenty to entertain itself. Such as a 'hidden' bone behind the door, one under the couch, one behind the chair. I always get those hollow leg bone kind and fill them with peanut butter or cheese. Oh and leave plenty of water. Nothing worse than suffering with peanut butter mouth. lol

Good luck!