Got a golden retriever, is it okay to keep in condominium

[vivek130205]

Hi , I recently got a male golden retriever, 40 days old. I stay in rama9 lumpini. I am aware that pets are not allowed , however I have seen several times people carrying small pocket dogs in their baskets inside condominium. I want to confirm if it is acceptable to Cary them as long as they are in their cage or is it a strict NO . advice please.

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[up-country_sinclair]

You should ask the management at your condo if it is acceptable.

But you might want to reconsider keeping such an active dog like a golden retriever confined to a condo for most of the day.

[beano2274]

in my condo no dogs at all, it is the normal rule, however you do see people with small lap dogs which people do not worry about, but as the other poster said, it is no place for a GR.

[stoli]

Any place is a good place for a Golden Retriever, just make sure that it get its daily run. They just want love and affection. Great dogs. However, they are not a lap dog, and I doubt you will find a condo that will allow him. Find a house in the country, because once you have a Golden, you can't let them leave you.

[wayned]

I've raised Goldens most of my life and if they do let you keep him and you exercise him properly he will keep you fit! Hope there is a big body of water near your condo. I live in farm country about 240 kilometers north of Bangkok and mine run free. They sometimes come home full of mud and dripping wet because there is a fish pond down the road. They really are lovely dogs and I wish you luck. If they won't let you keep him what will you do? If it was me, I'd move before giving him up!

My Avatar is one that passed away in January.

Edited June 23, 2013 by wayned

[I Like Thai]

You will not be able to carry him in a cage

[jonnyscot]

I'd also agree with most comments above, wouldn't think you'd be permitted to keep him there, I'd suggest moving if its a possibility,, not ideally suited to a condo but depending on the amount of your time you can give to the dog, and what parks etc around your area to give the dog plenty of exercise, we have a Golden Retriever, loyal and extremely friendly natured dogs, they love a good run around, and are a great fun family dog, we're about 2 hours north of BKK and plenty water and area for him to play around in beside us, the wife loves him but won't allow him in the house, but he often sneaks in when she's not around and sits by my chair until she gets home and finds him sitting smugly beside me and she chases him back out again,,,,,,

[keemapoot]

Great dogs, ours died last year, but a big dog, for sure will be difficult in a Condo. One maybe benefit will be the aircon if you have that on a lot. Our dog, though from a champion breed, developed a skin disease, which caused his hair to fall out, and caused him great pain and itching. I have a friend whose Golden has developed the same condition. The vet said the heat in Thailand creates this. But, if he does develop that condition, the smell is not good, and the hair is everywhere, so in a Condo not ideal.

[Scottythai]

Great dogs, ours died last year, but a big dog, for sure will be difficult in a Condo. One maybe benefit will be the aircon if you have that on a lot. Our dog, though from a champion breed, developed a skin disease, which caused his hair to fall out, and caused him great pain and itching. I have a friend whose Golden has developed the same condition. The vet said the heat in Thailand creates this. But, if he does develop that condition, the smell is not good, and the hair is everywhere, so in a Condo not ideal.

Very true! If you are going to own a GR in Bangkok make sure you keep it's coat short. Easy to develop such skin issues here in the heat. Lovely pets and happy and great around people. You will need to take it to a park at least once a day foran hour +. They need to run and be active. Sad there is no place for a GR to swim around here they would love to cool down by swimming. Enjoy but remember this type of dog will not do will if it does not get it's daily activity and runs every day.

[Torrens54]

I don't want to sound like a "smartie",

BUT..... do you have any concept as to the size of a fully grown GR? (Maybe someone has developed a Miniture version) in which case you may get it into a cage small enough for you to transport in and out of your condo. Someone mentioned running the AC constantly, if you can do that and teach it to go to the toilet ONLY when you take it outside, just maybe it might work. Somehow I don't think the neighbours are going to be too happy having a GR in the block.

I've had GRs and they are beautiful dogs but there is no way I'd even contemplate having one if I intended to live with it in a CONDO!!!

[toybits]

Only if your wife is a gold-digger...

[vivek130205]

I never had any strong breed such as GR, I have a parmarian dog back home since last 9 years, I guess need to find out some solution to the same. I believe it's okay to keep him in condo for a month or so, making sure he gets daily runs and open space. will be looking for viable options side by side.

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[Baerboxer]

Think about how the dog will feel - living in a small condo, couped up. These are a big breed that need exercise. How happy will the dog be? Can you move to a house with garden and prferable near a park or other open land?

A friend once lived in an expensive condo near Lumphini where the rule was you could keep a dog providing you could carry the dog - obviously thinking this would limit people to samll lap dog type pets. It took 4 people to carry a friends rotweiler, lovely natured dog but like a small pony! He was only staying for 1 night to help a friend in an emergency, but the look on the condo receptions staff was priceless! When he laid down in the condo living room he looked more like a bear skin rug covering the floor! OK for a night but impossible to keep like that.

[vivek130205]

I understand every part of the suggestions given. I am sure that i need to make an early move. He is 50 days old so kind of management at the moment but I can easily make out by his actions that he is always looking around for playful activities. always moving around .. I like him, it's not been 24 hours since He is here and yet is over friendly, moves around everywhere all the time. I agree this is not a breed that one can keep inside a condo.

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Edited June 24, 2013 by vivek130205

[DLock]

So, you bought a 40-day old puppy that should have stayed with its mother 8-10 weeks into Condo knowing that you aren't allowed to have pets.

No reputable breeder would allow you to take a dog so young, so it sounds like an impulse purchase at Chatuchak.

This story does not have a happy ending for the dog.

[vivek130205]

So, you bought a 40-day old puppy that should have stayed with its mother 8-10 weeks into Condo knowing that you aren't allowed to have pets.

No reputable breeder would allow you to take a dog so young, so it sounds like an impulse purchase at Chatuchak.

This story does not have a happy ending for the dog.

I am a responsible person and now I am fully aware about the kind of surroundings this puppy needs. didn't had much info before but now gather enough to make a logical and sensible decision. I would move out of here real soon and I believe 7 weeks of time is good enough for a puppy to be with his mother. I am really looking forward to quick solution of this situation as I was so tempted to buy this when I saw him as chatuchak that couldn't stop myself, however I take full responsibility to ensure he is a happy life.

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[cmsally]

If your're on a high floor make sure you have secured the balcony !!

Sorry but the thought of him falling from a height is enough to give me sleepless nights.

[vivek130205]

yeah I stay at 21 st floor, however th balcony is pretty safe as long as he is under 4 feet of height. no problem.

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[Tywais]

however I take full responsibility to ensure he is a happy life.

Good to hear that. They are remarkable dogs and will bring you a happy life also. I have to admit I cringed at reading the OP and the idea of keeping him in a condo and glad to hear you are looking at alternate living arrangements. We had a pedigree GR that weighed in around 45kg and not overweight but had a house with large yard and a waterway nearby for his swims. Sadly he passed on last year at 10 years of age.

Be sure to make regular appointments to see the vet and be sure all his inoculations are kept up to date. Believe he is still too young for the inoculations but check with a vet and put it on your calendar.

[vivek130205]

however I take full responsibility to ensure he is a happy life.

Good to hear that. They are remarkable dogs and will bring you a happy life also. I have to admit I cringed at reading the OP and the idea of keeping him in a condo and glad to hear you are looking at alternate living arrangements. We had a pedigree GR that weighed in around 45kg and not overweight but had a house with large yard and a waterway nearby for his swims. Sadly he passed on last year at 10 years of age.

Be sure to make regular appointments to see the vet and be sure all his inoculations are kept up to date. Believe he is still too young for the inoculations but check with a vet and put it on your calendar.

I have everything in place, starting off from his vet schedule and dates, watching videos about training them, flooding, shampoos, combs, nail cutters, collars for inside and outside house. I pay monthly rent here for 15000 baht, however I am tied up into an contract which still has another 7 months left. All I need now is a decent place for him.

I am sure I can get a suitable place for him real soon, my main work premise areas are jatuchak , wat rachanadataram and I have clients all over bangkok. I am seriously looking for options available. infant today the receptionist saw him but kinda ignored it as I treat them with due respect and I am in good books of admin and security staff. however I know this hide n seek is not good practice.

OHHH GAUUDDD I am so tensed as I don't want to let go this gold. I have multiple options of letting him stay at some thai friends restaurant or parlour or several shop owners i know close by but don't want that to happen. hope god helps me and I find a quick permanent solution.

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[greg71]

Lets put it this way , how would you feel being locked in Klong Prem?

[Tywais]

OHHH GAUUDDD I am so tensed as I don't want to let go this gold. I have multiple options of letting him stay at some thai friends restaurant or parlour or several shop owners i know close by but don't want that to happen. hope god helps me and I find a quick permanent solution.

Another option is to put him into a training school which takes up to 3 months for full obedience training. I think it would make things much more comfortable with you and him as he needs to be socialized among other people, dogs and children. It will pay in the long run.

[joeaverage]

you going to smuggle the mutt in and out in a suitcase?

A retriever is no handbag variety kicking dog.

one would hope that is obvious to you.

but reading on i see you are looking for an alternative space, that is pretty much the only way forward

Edited June 25, 2013 by joeaverage

[vivek130205]

Lets put it this way , how would you feel being locked in Klong Prem?

obviously not good at all

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[vivek130205]

OHHH GAUUDDD I am so tensed as I don't want to let go this gold. I have multiple options of letting him stay at some thai friends restaurant or parlour or several shop owners i know close by but don't want that to happen. hope god helps me and I find a quick permanent solution.

Another option is to put him into a training school which takes up to 3 months for full obedience training. I think it would make things much more comfortable with you and him as he needs to be socialized among other people, dogs and children. It will pay in the long run.

I understand what you mean to say but won't this practice result in weak bonds between the puppy and his owner as he will be staying in a different environment with different set of people for initial few months for training , I mean once his training period completes and he returns back home, won't that emotionally deprive him of the trainers who were his instructors at the training camp. is that an issue or nothing to worry about ?

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[Tywais]

I understand what you mean to say but won't this practice result in weak bonds between the puppy and his owner as he will be staying in a different environment with different set of people for initial few months for training , I mean once his training period completes and he returns back home, won't that emotionally deprive him of the trainers who were his instructors at the training camp. is that an issue or nothing to worry about ?

Not really an issue as at some point there will be direct interaction between you and the dog at the training center. Plus, your initial bonding period has already started. We have a sponsor in the Chiang Mai forum who is a trainer and here is a pdf file of the method they employ.

Training Courses .pdf

Of course this is in Chiang Mai but you can look up trainers in Bangkok or post for recommendations/experiences.

[DLock]

So, you bought a 40-day old puppy that should have stayed with its mother 8-10 weeks into Condo knowing that you aren't allowed to have pets.

No reputable breeder would allow you to take a dog so young, so it sounds like an impulse purchase at Chatuchak.

This story does not have a happy ending for the dog.

Bingo!

Chatuchak is the clearing house for dodgy, get rich quick breeders of questionable morals.

Chances are you bought the runt from an inbred litter and it is probably infested with all sorts of diseases and hereditary problems.

Next time, buy a squirrel or a guppy. Less headache.

[vivek130205]

So, you bought a 40-day old puppy that should have stayed with its mother 8-10 weeks into Condo knowing that you aren't allowed to have pets.

No reputable breeder would allow you to take a dog so young, so it sounds like an impulse purchase at Chatuchak.

This story does not have a happy ending for the dog.

Bingo!

Chatuchak is the clearing house for dodgy, get rich quick breeders of questionable morals.

Chances are you bought the runt from an inbred litter and it is probably infested with all sorts of diseases and hereditary problems.

Next time, buy a squirrel or a guppy. Less headache.

it's not that bad. 1 can't be sure about that, they have good and genuine breeds as well.

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[vivek130205]

I understand what you mean to say but won't this practice result in weak bonds between the puppy and his owner as he will be staying in a different environment with different set of people for initial few months for training , I mean once his training period completes and he returns back home, won't that emotionally deprive him of the trainers who were his instructors at the training camp. is that an issue or nothing to worry about ?

Not really an issue as at some point there will be direct interaction between you and the dog at the training center. Plus, your initial bonding period has already started. We have a sponsor in the Chiang Mai forum who is a trainer and here is a pdf file of the method they employ.

Training Courses .pdf

Of course this is in Chiang Mai but you can look up trainers in Bangkok or post for recommendations/experiences.

thanks for the info provided, I strongly feel that got to enrol him in one of these program's this will give me ample of time to shift over to a better place for him and at d same time he will be groomed as well. makes sense.

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[wayned]

Don't listen to all of the BS about runt of the litter and hereditity problems. You now have the dog and believe me if you treat him right he will be a friend for life. My avatar was the runt of my last litter. Since moving here I have had 54 golden pups all born and raised in my house, no pens and no cages. One time I had 23 running free without any problems. All slept in the house at night. Sure he might have heredity poblems such as hip displysia but I guarantee that if you treat him as a member of your family he will amase you with his love and faithfullness. Goldens are a wonderful loving breed. Good luck!