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Tips to Be a Good Pet Neighbor

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Tips to Be a Good Pet Neighbor

Pets are great but it's important to be a good pet neighbor.  Common courtesy and being a good pet parent can go a long way to making happy neighbors.  Here are some tips to being a good pet neighbor.

 

Training

Are your dogs trained? I have seen some very untrained dogs being walked by people who think it's cute when they misbehave.  They don't try to correct them.  Or, they will say, s/he always does that.    Any dog can have bad behavior, but it's our job as a responsible pet parent to try and correct the behavior.  It takes time and effort, but will be worth it in the end.

 

Vaccinations

Not everyone believes in vaccinating their pets, but in Florida a rabies vaccination is required.  This is a personal one to me, as I was bitten by a neighbor's dog a few years ago whose rabies vaccination was overdue.  It's a long story and you can read it here

But bottom line, is if you are in Palm Beach County, Florida, your must vaccinate your pet for rabies.

 

Tags & Microchip

 

It's a great idea to have your animals tagged.  I recently brought a dog home who had run off from a nearby home.  I was able to do so because of the tag.  Microchip is equally important.  Heaven forbid, your pet runs off, you want someone to be able to identify them and bring them home to you.   Your pet can easily be scanned for a chip.

 

Local Law

 

Know your local laws.  For example, in Palm Beach County we have leash laws.  This is important to know.  If you're not familiar with Palm Beach County's leash law, click that link.

 

Pick up the Poop

Carry bags and pick up the poop.  No one wants to step in poop.  Even dog lovers!  As a responsible pet owner, it's your job to pick up the poop and dispose of it properly.  Gotta do it!

 

Nuisance Noise

 

No one wants to hear nonstop barking.  It can really drive you crazy.  Cats are pretty quiet compared with their canine counterparts.  If your dog is outside barking incessantly, be respectful of your neighbors and take them inside.  

People are entitled to their peace and quiet at home.  Your neighbors will thank you.

 

Fences

 

If you live in a home with a fenced yard, check that your fence is intact.  You don't want Fido escaping or who knows what showing up in your yard either.  

 

Final Thoughts

Being a responsible pet owner is really common sense and thoughtfulness.  You wouldn't want to step in poop, so it makes sense to pick it up.  You wouldn't want to hear a dog barking nonstop for long periods, so it makes sense to take them inside.  

Good neighbors make for peaceful living.  It's great to have pets, but even better to be a good pet neighbor.

 

If you are interested in selling or buying a pet-friendly home or new construction in an all-age or pet-friendly 55+ community in Boca Raton, Delray Beach or Boynton Beach, please contact me. 

I can be reached by Cell/Text at (561) 716-7824 or email at Elyse@ElyseBerman.com.

 

 

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Comments (12)

Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Thanks for sharing Elyse!

Good neighbors make for peaceful living.  It's great to have pets, but even better to be a good pet neighbor.

 

Dec 20, 2020 04:19 AM
Elyse Berman, PA

My pleasure Sham Reddy CRS .  Thanks for stopping by!

Dec 20, 2020 04:55 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Elyse. Living in downtown Chicago, a concrete jungle, not picking up the poop is a problem! Enjoy your day!

Dec 20, 2020 04:26 AM
Elyse Berman, PA

Good Morning Wayne,  I grew up in a similar-type environment in NY.  I totally undersand!  Enjoy your day too!

Dec 20, 2020 04:56 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Great post, Elyse... as a pet mom of a dog and a cat I subscribe to all of your tips whole-heartedly! Happy Sunday to you.

Dec 20, 2020 04:37 AM
Elyse Berman, PA

Thank you Nina!  Most of us get it.  Happy Sunday to you too!

Dec 20, 2020 04:56 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Important message Elyse for pet owners. All furry friend owners should take note of all these tips! Happy Sunday ~

Dec 20, 2020 04:49 AM
Elyse Berman, PA

Thank you Sheila.  Happy Sunday to you too!

Dec 20, 2020 04:57 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

These are all good points. Pet parents definitely have some responsibilities!

Dec 20, 2020 05:17 AM
Elyse Berman, PA

Thanks Kat.  Having a pet is definitely a responsibility!

Dec 21, 2020 02:08 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Elyse,

All our parks in town have poop bag dispensers, (free) and a trash can beside it.  I seen poop bag containers attached to leashes also.  We rarely see dog poop in our area...Cats on the other paw bury theirs.  Happy Sunday.  A

Dec 20, 2020 07:21 AM
Elyse Berman, PA

Alexandra,  Same here. I have them the leashes too.  Good to hear you have responsible pet owners near you.

Dec 21, 2020 02:09 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

In our little neighborhood, there are some people that just walk their dog and let the owner clean up the mess.  I have my suspicions and am often tempted to return their offerings with a note

Dec 20, 2020 07:38 AM
Elyse Berman, PA

That's so bad, Ed.  Karma.  They will step in it.  

Dec 21, 2020 02:10 AM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
Superior Service!

Hello Elyse Berman, PA  yes, I love animals. And still I am so irritated by irresposible owners. I almost want to take your post and send copies to surrounding neighbors. LOL

Dec 20, 2020 09:26 AM
Elyse Berman, PA

Good Morning Rocky Dickerson .  Your comment made me laugh.  Thank you.

Dec 21, 2020 02:11 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Elyse Berman, PA - so important for others and for the welfare of the pet too.  Too many animals are in shelters that didn't have responsible parents.

Dec 20, 2020 12:12 PM
Elyse Berman, PA

Good Morning Grant Schneider ,  You're so right.  Having a pet is a responsibility.  It makes me sad when I see pets dumped in shelters.

Dec 21, 2020 02:17 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hello Elyse Berman, PA - There are a few people who live in my community who do not follow your tips.  For me, it is about being a responsible pet owner ... some folks just cannot grasp the "responsible" part of the equation.  

Good neighbors do make for peaceful living. 

Dec 20, 2020 02:56 PM
Elyse Berman, PA

Good Morning Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist I don't get it.  To me, it's a no brainer.  You have a pet.  You take care of the pet and do what' necessary to keep peace with your neighbors.  

Dec 21, 2020 02:18 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

These are excellent tips Elyse. I can remember having a heart to heart with a former neighbor who did not want to have his dog fixed. The dog got out of his yard all of the time. 

Dec 20, 2020 06:38 PM
Elyse Berman, PA

Thanks, Kathy Streib .  That's another whole issue, but you're right.  It's a very good point.  Not only for that, but for safety too.

Dec 21, 2020 02:20 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Elyse, most pet owners (and the pets themselves) are awesome. It only takes a few bad apples to give a bad impression.

Dec 21, 2020 10:00 AM