Here are some things you should be on the outlook for when you are home shopping and want to keep your dog’s best interests in mind as well. 

Dog parks

Take a look around the area and see if there are any dog parks around. You can also ask your real estate agent where the local dog parks are. Some Seattle parks allow free running dogs while others require leashes. If you are used to taking your talk to a park it would be nice to find a home that is close to one so that your dog can continue to go on his outings after the move.

Stairs

If you have a very small dog that has a hard time with stairs or an elderly dog that is losing its energy to climb them, you may want to look at bungalows. Otherwise, be prepared to carry the dog upstairs and down or confine it to the main floor only.

Fences

Look for homes in Seattle that already have a fence. It is a lot easier to purchase a home that already has a fenced yard than to add one later. You’ll have to tie up your dog in the backyard until you can get around to installing a fence – and who really knows how long that will take, considering that it will take some time to get settled in your new home.

Large yards

You should be looking for a big yard especially if you have a large dog. In some cases this won’t be practical, especially if you are looking inside Seattle where the yards are small, but keep this in mind anyway. Every home you view will have a different sized lot and the larger the better when it comes to keeping your dog happy.

Neighbors

Watch out for any dog-hating neighbors. Even if you fall in love with the perfect house, if there are people beside you that will complain about your dog every time it barks, you’ll have to think twice about that house. Finding the best home for your dog includes looking for pet friendly neighbors.

These are just a few of the considerations to keep in mind when you are looking for the best home for your dog and the rest of your family.

This blog is courtesy of Adrian Willanger at Coldwell Banker Danforth & Associates 206 909-7536 helping people buy and sale homes in the Greater Seattle area.

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