CsV in apartments....?

SomethingClever · 07-08-2006, 23:59

Hey, I'm new here and at least a couple years away from ever owning a Csv, but just trying to learn as much as possible about them. I was wondering about keeping these dogs in apartments. To me they seem like a dog that would require a yard, but I've read a couple things online from people who have kept them in apartments or think it's okay. I was just wondering what different people's ideas on this were. I know this would require much more work on my part to keep the dog properly exercised, but that shouldn't be a problem. I see myself living in an apartment for while.

Thanks, Sam

Oh and if anyone has any recommendations for books that might be helpful to read before owning one of these dogs that would be great.

elkr919 · 08-08-2006, 18:29

hi, we brought a CsW into our home about a month ago, we live in a fairly good sized condo but we have a nice field nearby which serves as a serrogate backyard, many walking trails and dog parks. we havent had any problems with her yet, if you get a pup, they will definately need to be walked sometimes 2 times a day. lots of energy! my husband and i are planning on buying a house with a nice yard for her here within the next year--which we figured on before we got her. i dont think i would recommend it if you have a small apartment. our condo is about 1100 sqft. and is fine for her size now, but she will require more room as she grows.

~elisa

Keeba · 17-08-2006, 21:29

Hello, I have a wolfdog in a apartment, 90 m2. I have to take her to run and other thngs 3 times a day. You have to choose a room, that you can close with a key, because, when you leave the apartment, the wolfdog would try to go out (they learn open doors). And when they are alone, they bit every thing have near, because they are WOLFS and they have the WOLFPAK instinct, and they suffer a lot being alone. Think about these facts. I have another dog, an american staffordshire, and they play a lot in the day, and it helps to be well to the wolfdog.

Dharkwolf · 18-08-2006, 01:16

We have two wolfdogs in our appartment, both females, no problems after around 12 months of age - before that it took some training and the chewing around of some stuff (mainly anything which contained food, leather items such as shoes and leashes, socks and kitchen rags, though other items which came within reach would definately be an issue) Wolfdogs can be kept in appartments, we do it - and it does seem to help with their socialisation to some extent however, I am not certain it is ideal, and it does require a lot, and I mean really a lot of work for you to be able to really leave the wolfdogs alone in the appartment and go out for a walk.

As for reading - that would largely depend on your language skills, as books about wolfdogs are not actually available in english. Otherwise learn all you can about socialisation of dogs and living and training with them, I'll ask Mirka to pop in and give you a bibliography. (Its too late and I'm too lazy)

Cheers

J.

Mirkawolf · 18-08-2006, 11:54

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Originally Posted by Dharkwolf

As for reading - that would largely depend on your language skills, as books about wolfdogs are not actually available in english. Otherwise learn all you can about socialisation of dogs and living and training with them, I'll ask Mirka to pop in and give you a bibliography. (Its too late and I'm too lazy)

Okay, here I am! There are really no books available about training and educating CSW in English at the moment. However, there are books that can be quite useful in dealing with CSW (or basically any other dog). Most of the training and educating basically consists from following few basic rules. These are so called "rules of the pack" and most of the books that I will mention now, describes them in one or other way and helps to explain everything in a nice and sometimes even funny way.

So here are the No.1 books, that I find highly useful:

John Fisher - Why does my dog..?
John Fisher - Think dog!
Jan Fennel - The Dog Whisperer
Patricia McConnell - The Other End of the Leash

Also, very interesting are books by Roger Abrantes, Stanley Coren - these are about behaviour, dog language and dog inteligence.

Nice and helpfull books about educating and training dogs and puppies are from Gwen Bailey.

saschia · 18-08-2006, 14:17

Hi,

I also found useful this site - http://www.webtrail.com/petbehavior/case.html, though it deals mostly with solutions to problems, it helps understand the dog behavior.

Not everything is applicable to a wolfdog, but the basic idea (need of leadership) is universal.

07-08-2006, 23:59	#1
SomethingClever Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1	CsV in apartments....? Hey, I'm new here and at least a couple years away from ever owning a Csv, but just trying to learn as much as possible about them. I was wondering about keeping these dogs in apartments. To me they seem like a dog that would require a yard, but I've read a couple things online from people who have kept them in apartments or think it's okay. I was just wondering what different people's ideas on this were. I know this would require much more work on my part to keep the dog properly exercised, but that shouldn't be a problem. I see myself living in an apartment for while. Thanks, Sam Oh and if anyone has any recommendations for books that might be helpful to read before owning one of these dogs that would be great.

18-08-2006, 01:16	#4
Dharkwolf Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brussels Posts: 201	We have two wolfdogs in our appartment, both females, no problems after around 12 months of age - before that it took some training and the chewing around of some stuff (mainly anything which contained food, leather items such as shoes and leashes, socks and kitchen rags, though other items which came within reach would definately be an issue) Wolfdogs can be kept in appartments, we do it - and it does seem to help with their socialisation to some extent however, I am not certain it is ideal, and it does require a lot, and I mean really a lot of work for you to be able to really leave the wolfdogs alone in the appartment and go out for a walk. As for reading - that would largely depend on your language skills, as books about wolfdogs are not actually available in english. Otherwise learn all you can about socialisation of dogs and living and training with them, I'll ask Mirka to pop in and give you a bibliography. (Its too late and I'm too lazy) Cheers J. __________________

18-08-2006, 14:17	#6
saschia Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bratislava Posts: 936	Hi, I also found useful this site - http://www.webtrail.com/petbehavior/case.html, though it deals mostly with solutions to problems, it helps understand the dog behavior. Not everything is applicable to a wolfdog, but the basic idea (need of leadership) is universal. __________________ Saschia (Sasa Zahradnikova) http://www.chiens-loup-tchecoslovaqu...ei-et-damon.ws

08-08-2006, 18:29	#2
elkr919 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 10	hi, we brought a CsW into our home about a month ago, we live in a fairly good sized condo but we have a nice field nearby which serves as a serrogate backyard, many walking trails and dog parks. we havent had any problems with her yet, if you get a pup, they will definately need to be walked sometimes 2 times a day. lots of energy! my husband and i are planning on buying a house with a nice yard for her here within the next year--which we figured on before we got her. i dont think i would recommend it if you have a small apartment. our condo is about 1100 sqft. and is fine for her size now, but she will require more room as she grows. ~elisa

17-08-2006, 21:29	#3
Keeba Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15	Hello, I have a wolfdog in a apartment, 90 m2. I have to take her to run and other thngs 3 times a day. You have to choose a room, that you can close with a key, because, when you leave the apartment, the wolfdog would try to go out (they learn open doors). And when they are alone, they bit every thing have near, because they are WOLFS and they have the WOLFPAK instinct, and they suffer a lot being alone. Think about these facts. I have another dog, an american staffordshire, and they play a lot in the day, and it helps to be well to the wolfdog.