If an animal bites, the owner is held responsible, and, in some cases, so is the landlord. Even the most well-behaved pet can have accidents or get sick. Others are uncomfortable in unfamiliar surroundings and can suffer from separation anxiety or boredom. Sick dogs and cats can soil the carpet. Anxious and bored animals may damage doors, windows, anything they can find.
Confinement helps reduce damage to the living quarters and increases safety for the pet.
Some landlords prefer that potential tenants crate their pets. Unfortunately, many people do not understand the concept behind crate training , a common practice we have used on our two dogs since they were six weeks old. As a result, the animal is left to roam the unit or is confined to a room. This poses some serious problems for the property owner. There are times when the landlord or repair people must enter the unit on an emergency basis.