At Champion, we love our furry residents! We want your pet to feel at home at a Champion community, which is why our communities feature dog parks, treats in the leasing office, and resident events for you and your pet! Below, we’ve compiled apartment living tips for your pets.

• Keep your pet entertained. When living with pets in an apartment, give them plenty of fun, interactive toys to play with throughout the day —especially if you’re gone all day. Place toys in different rooms and locations throughout the apartment. Spreading their toys around gives pets a good excuse to walk and exercise as they search for their favorite toys in another room. Switch their toys every few months, so pets don’t get bored playing with the same toys.
• Give pets plenty of exercise. High-energy level breeds such as labs and retrievers  can adapt well to apartment living if they get plenty of daily exercise, including outside playtime. Large dogs need a lot of exercise and love to run around and fetch. Make sure they play outdoors as much as possible.
• Establish bathroom routines. It’s easier to have dogs in apartments if you establish a routine for their bathroom breaks. Take your pet out at certain times throughout the day and evening. Train them to use the bathroom in designated areas around your apartment building. Cats like privacy when using the litter box, so keep their litter box hidden away in the bathroom or a spare bedroom. By using an enclosed litter box, it cuts down on messy litter scattered on the floor.
• Visit the vet regularly. Trips to the vet are beneficial no matter what your living space is. However, apartments have more exposure to people and other animals.
• Create a sanctuary for your pet. Set up a decent area dedicated for your pet. This will be an area your pet can retreat to when relaxing is necessary. Additional things to add comfort include noise machine, toys, water bowl and a bed, crate, or cat tree.

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