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If you have one or more dogs and you are looking for a place to rent, you may find it a bit more challenging than if you didn't have dogs. However, you should still be able to find a place, it just may take a bit more searching and a little extra work on your part. Whether you are looking to rent a house, condo, apartment or other type of dwelling, you should be able to locate some that are willing to accept dogs. Here are some things that can help you when you are looking for a new place as a dog owner:

Ask right away if they accept dogs: You may need to make a good amount of phone calls before you find a place that accepts dogs and meets your other numerous needs. Therefore, you want one of the first things you ask to be whether or not they accept dogs. Some will tell you no right away, others may simply say yes and others may explain that they require an extra security deposit for those who have dogs. The way they answer will determine whether or not it is worth continuing the conversation.

Some breeds will make it more difficult for you to rent: Owning certain breeds can make it harder for you to find a place willing to accept you as a tenant. Breeds known for being more vicious than others can often be excluded from the owner's home owner's insurance policy. This means, if they rent to you when you have an excluded breed of dog, they can lose their coverage or they won't be covered if something happens that involves your dog. Make sure they know what breed of dog you have right away, so you can make sure this won't come up as an issue later on when you are preparing to move into that location.

Be prepared with helpful information about your dog: If you speak to someone who is open to renting to someone with a dog, but they want to make sure the dog won't be a problem then you want to be prepared to convince them. Some things that can help your case include proof your dog is fixed, proof your dog has gone through a dog obedience class, references from previous landlords and those that can vouge for the good behavior of your dog and a willingness to introduce them to your dog for a brief pet interview.

For more information, contact companies like Jeff Glover & Associates Realtors.