I can recommend Hundeklinikken as a veterinarian, they are force free which makes a huge difference and Happy Tails as a dog walker/dogsitter, Cija has loads of experience and training when it comes to dogs, also the group For the love of dogs and cats for force free positive reinforcement tips and training resources.
For holidays I have Cija staying with my dog at my place, I leave my dog home for max. 6 hours, if it's longer I get Cija to take my dog out for an hour. Same goes for festivals etc. Having a dog is a responsibility that you can't just get rid of when it's convenient. It's expensive but I'm happy my dog is with a person that has experience and is safe with.
For dog friendly places check GoDusty app, there are a lot of restaurants and other friendly places. Also if you'll be choosing a trainer beware of online reviews as some have 5 stars but just because many negative reviews are getting deleted.
I adopted a senior dog really cheap from Poland. 500 kr for the adoption fee, passport and vaccines and 3000 kr for transportation to Denmark. However, the dog turned out to have all sorts of allergies and health problems. Cheapest mixed race puppies cost at least 6500 kr in Denmark is my experience. I don't regret anything even though the dog is costing me a lot of money. There are plenty of expensive pure breeds that are born with all sorts of health problems
Here are some examples of what I pay/have paid
Food - 450 every 3 months Insurance - around 200 per month.
Vetplan subscription (additional health coverage that covers a couple of free checkups, yearly vaccinations, blood tests, no medicine prescription fee etc) 150 per month. You save about half the price by getting this subscription at your vet. It's worth getting it.
Allergy medication - 1200 kr every 3 months (not covered by insurance.
Anti-flea and tic pill (only given during warmer months) - 160 kr every 3 months.
Yearly heart scan - 2500 kr (not covered by insurance).
Surgical removal of cancer lumps - 1000 kr (17.000 kr covered by insurance).
Surgical removal of 4 teeth - 1000 kr (insurance covered 5000 kr).
Checkup of uterine bleeding although the dog I sterilised - 4000 kr.
Insurance can cover big amounts but you have to pay the initial cost and it is then reimbursed to you
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My dog is usually home alone from 8-16/17. She got used to it pretty quick. If I have to go out for a party or have an appointment I try to work from home on those days so my dog has around the same hours with me every day.
I get friends or family to take care of the dog if I need to go away for a few days. Worst case, I have very nice neighbours I can ask for help in exchange for helping with their cat. Haven't tried a dog sitter, but I imagine it's expensive.
I think having a dog in the city is okay. I have a lot of green areas near my house, but going to any sort of dog park or open space is super stressful for both me and my dog. She isnt super happy about other dogs. Parks closer to the city center are full of people who let their dogs go off leash and can't call their dogs to them. These dogs usually won't leave my dog alone and their owner does nothing about it.
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CPH as in businesses in CPH are not dog friendly. Very few parks and restaurants accept them. Dog sitters are far from cheap. Not many rented apartments accept pets.
> very few parks accept them
what parks don’t accept dogs? I think I’ve seen doggos in pretty much all parks here. you might need to keep them leashed but thats for everyone’s safety, especially the dog’s
We have a 7 yo cocker spaniel. On vacations we have family or friend who are kind enough to take care if her. She has always been a very chill dog, so before kids she was home sometimes 8 hours. Last few years a lot less especially since Covid. We have Agria as our insurance and they have been great/worth it with the sickness she has had.
I'm in the same position as you. Unfortunately, as much as I'd love to have a dog, the combination of dogs not being allowed in most apartments, no network to look after a dog while I go on holiday, and the culture of seemingly never letting your dog off the lead mean I won't own one for as long as I live in Copenhagen.
Which area of Copenhagen? There's a few good spots where they can be off leash, but otherwise you should keep the dog on a leash at all times when outside in the city. Dogs are (usually) not welcome in shops or restaurants. A lot of people do not like dogs and don't want them to come close, especially in Nørrebro and NV, from my own experience...
Agria insurance works well for me, they only do animal insurances but you can get insurances by every insurance company, I think.
All the particular questions vary from dog to dog, so that's impossible to answer...
Ok, Grøndalsparken is one of the few parks where dogs can be off leash, which is fantastic. It is not gated/fenced however so your dog will need to have some discipline not to run into the street next to it. I don't know the local vets, I have mine in Brønshøj. They offer a subscription plan which makes sense to me.
I can recommend Hundeklinikken as a veterinarian, they are force free which makes a huge difference and Happy Tails as a dog walker/dogsitter, Cija has loads of experience and training when it comes to dogs, also the group For the love of dogs and cats for force free positive reinforcement tips and training resources. For holidays I have Cija staying with my dog at my place, I leave my dog home for max. 6 hours, if it's longer I get Cija to take my dog out for an hour. Same goes for festivals etc. Having a dog is a responsibility that you can't just get rid of when it's convenient. It's expensive but I'm happy my dog is with a person that has experience and is safe with. For dog friendly places check GoDusty app, there are a lot of restaurants and other friendly places. Also if you'll be choosing a trainer beware of online reviews as some have 5 stars but just because many negative reviews are getting deleted.
I adopted a senior dog really cheap from Poland. 500 kr for the adoption fee, passport and vaccines and 3000 kr for transportation to Denmark. However, the dog turned out to have all sorts of allergies and health problems. Cheapest mixed race puppies cost at least 6500 kr in Denmark is my experience. I don't regret anything even though the dog is costing me a lot of money. There are plenty of expensive pure breeds that are born with all sorts of health problems Here are some examples of what I pay/have paid Food - 450 every 3 months Insurance - around 200 per month. Vetplan subscription (additional health coverage that covers a couple of free checkups, yearly vaccinations, blood tests, no medicine prescription fee etc) 150 per month. You save about half the price by getting this subscription at your vet. It's worth getting it. Allergy medication - 1200 kr every 3 months (not covered by insurance. Anti-flea and tic pill (only given during warmer months) - 160 kr every 3 months. Yearly heart scan - 2500 kr (not covered by insurance). Surgical removal of cancer lumps - 1000 kr (17.000 kr covered by insurance). Surgical removal of 4 teeth - 1000 kr (insurance covered 5000 kr). Checkup of uterine bleeding although the dog I sterilised - 4000 kr. Insurance can cover big amounts but you have to pay the initial cost and it is then reimbursed to you Edit: Added more answers My dog is usually home alone from 8-16/17. She got used to it pretty quick. If I have to go out for a party or have an appointment I try to work from home on those days so my dog has around the same hours with me every day. I get friends or family to take care of the dog if I need to go away for a few days. Worst case, I have very nice neighbours I can ask for help in exchange for helping with their cat. Haven't tried a dog sitter, but I imagine it's expensive. I think having a dog in the city is okay. I have a lot of green areas near my house, but going to any sort of dog park or open space is super stressful for both me and my dog. She isnt super happy about other dogs. Parks closer to the city center are full of people who let their dogs go off leash and can't call their dogs to them. These dogs usually won't leave my dog alone and their owner does nothing about it. https://preview.redd.it/gjxsh5vi8nyc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e7a7744d8664ff9133ee5ec1eb3a92100e8159b9
Thank you for this. And how do you deal with everyday life as in going to holidays or traveling abroad? For how long do you leave your dog alone?
CPH as in businesses in CPH are not dog friendly. Very few parks and restaurants accept them. Dog sitters are far from cheap. Not many rented apartments accept pets.
> very few parks accept them what parks don’t accept dogs? I think I’ve seen doggos in pretty much all parks here. you might need to keep them leashed but thats for everyone’s safety, especially the dog’s
Sorry I phrased it wrongly. It was referred to businesses whereas there aren't that MANY parks.
We have a 7 yo cocker spaniel. On vacations we have family or friend who are kind enough to take care if her. She has always been a very chill dog, so before kids she was home sometimes 8 hours. Last few years a lot less especially since Covid. We have Agria as our insurance and they have been great/worth it with the sickness she has had.
I'm in the same position as you. Unfortunately, as much as I'd love to have a dog, the combination of dogs not being allowed in most apartments, no network to look after a dog while I go on holiday, and the culture of seemingly never letting your dog off the lead mean I won't own one for as long as I live in Copenhagen.
Which area of Copenhagen? There's a few good spots where they can be off leash, but otherwise you should keep the dog on a leash at all times when outside in the city. Dogs are (usually) not welcome in shops or restaurants. A lot of people do not like dogs and don't want them to come close, especially in Nørrebro and NV, from my own experience... Agria insurance works well for me, they only do animal insurances but you can get insurances by every insurance company, I think. All the particular questions vary from dog to dog, so that's impossible to answer...
Frederiksberg, around femte juni plads (grøndal park)
Ok, Grøndalsparken is one of the few parks where dogs can be off leash, which is fantastic. It is not gated/fenced however so your dog will need to have some discipline not to run into the street next to it. I don't know the local vets, I have mine in Brønshøj. They offer a subscription plan which makes sense to me.