Had to replace a few things, paint, and remove a huge kennel system from the backyard.

Its fur stands up straight and it attacks and bites.They are required to have insurance to cover the dog and to put it in a kennel or closed off room when someone comes to repair things.

Borrow ideas from the pros, incorporate them into your rental agreement's pet policy, and you will be less likely to have trouble with the pets or their owners.American Kennel Club (AKC)The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

Ask the kennel owners what they've observed about the dog, any issues they've noticed.A caution: don't attempt to pet the dog without the express permission of the owner.

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Requiring an appropriate crate for younger dogs might be a good idea.When a tenant has a dog or cat, you can go to the American Kennel Association web site and look up the breed and see what the personality of the animal is, the expected size and it's traits.

As a youth one of my first jobs was in maintenance and I had to clean and assist in the remodel converting a dog kennel into a place the company could put their purchasing department offices.

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It is still cheaper than a kennel elsewhere.  

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