Oh My Apartment

Hermit crabs can make long-living apartment pets that crustacean lovers and fans of unique pets alike will love to care for and observe. Not true crabs, these creatures must move from one shell to another as they grow bigger, so it’s important that the hermit crab owner familiarize him or herself with proper hermit crab care.

Hermit Crab Supplies

Proper hermit crab care involves purchase of the following hermit crab supplies:

• 10-gallon aquarium (see “Hermit Crab Aquariums”)
• Food (see “Feeding Your Hermit Crabs”)
• Salt water…

Dealing with dog training problems as an apartment dweller is compounded by the small living space and neighbors literally on the other side of the wall. Tackling the problematic behaviors head-on is essential to living a happy, productive life in a small space with a pet.

1. Housetraining

The most common of dog training problems is being unable to housetrain a dog effectively. Many dogs have occasional accidents; however, frequent accidents are usually indicative of improper training.

• Solution 1: In order to housetrain…

It’s possible to keep your neighbor’s dog far away from your yard. Yes, many of us love to spend time with dogs; however, even the most adorable canine is an unwelcome nuisance when it’s pooping in front of your front door. It’s especially annoying when it’s not your dog; a neighbor’s dog who defecates in your yard can be an extreme annoyance. If this becomes a habitual act of rudeness, take control of the situation.

Ensure It’s the Right Dog

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When deciding on apartment pets, the apartment dweller should consider pets who don’t take up a lot of room and who require fairly simple care. Guinea pigs make great pets for the apartment and great companions for the apartment dweller.

Choosing Guinea Pigs

Guinea pigs are social animals that do best in pairs. Any two females or two males from the same litter are the best matches. (It is difficult to spay and neuter guinea pigs, so putting males and females together…