Dog Bed
Even when you have limited space, there are some items you need to make room for, no matter what. A quality, comfortable dog bed is one such item.
Puzzle Toys
Without a yard to explore, apartment dogs have more of a tendency to get bored, which can lead to behavioral issues. One way to provide mental stimulation is with puzzle toys that keep the canine brain engaged.
Bully Sticks
Bully sticks are another boredom-buster, fulfilling your dog's natural urge to chew. This has the added bonus of making your companion less likely to chew items that are off-limits. Be sure to supervise your dog when he’s chewing on a bully stick.
Raised Bowls
A decent set of raised bowls helps you keep a small, designated feeding area for your dog, rather than having bowls strewn all over the place. This is especially important when space is at a premium.
Deshedding Dog Brush
Most dogs shed. There's nothing you can do to change this, but you can use a deshedding tool to remove loose fur before it drops all over your apartment. In a smaller space, shedded fur is more noticeable, so a deshedding brush is a lifesaver.
Food Storage Container
If you lack storage space in your apartment, a dog food storage container will help you safely and securely store your dog's dry food, rather than leaving it out in the bag where it will look messy, and your dog might raid it.
Dog Nail Grinder
When you rent an apartment with hardwood or laminate flooring, keeping your dog's nails short with a nail grinder will prevent scratching and might save you your security deposit.
Dog Gate
There may be times when you want to restrict your dog’s access to certain areas. A dog gate allows you to do so without shutting doors on your dog, which may cause distress.
Dog Camera
If you're worried your dog might get bored or into trouble in an apartment when you're not home, a dog camera lets you keep an eye out when you're not around.
Dog Pee Pads
Ideally, apartment-dwelling dogs should have enough pee breaks outside that they don't need to pee indoors, but you may want to use pee pads for emergency use in the middle of the night or in extremely poor weather.
Dog Shower Attachment
You might not have an outdoor space in which to bathe your dog, but you can wash your canine companion in your bath with the help of a doggy shower attachment.
Pet Urine Detector
If you're hoping to limit stains and damage to your apartment, you'll need to make sure you get any urine out of carpets and soft furnishings. A pet urine detector helps you find suspect stains so you can start scrubbing.
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