Finding pet friendly houses to rent can be challenging in some locations and even more so with pitbulls, who may be subject to breed specific laws and negative reactions. However, individuals with pitbulls can and do find rentals that work for both them and their dogs. You may need to do more legwork and have more patience than the average individual in looking for a place to rent.
Instructions
1. Take training courses and test for the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program. Although these things won't open doors automatically, they help insure that your pitbull is well-behaved when meeting potential landlords and that you have proof that your dog has passed tests on behavior. Landlords are concerned about liability so you must show that your dog won't pose additional risks.
2. Prepare a pet resume. List all of the training courses you've taken, health records and places your dog has lived with you. You'll also want recommendations on your pitbull from your veterinarian, trainers, former landlords, neighbors and other parties that can attest to your dog being well-behaved.
3. Start your search for a rental home early. Waiting until the last minute will only make the search harder and increases the potential that you won't find a place that accepts your pitbull. Sneaking your dog into a home where it's not allowed can get you evicted and land your dog in a shelter, which isn't a situation you want your animal to be in.
4. Have potential landlords meet with you and your pitbull. Because of the negative views that many people have on pitbulls, you'll want to show the landlord that your dog doesn't pose more of a liability. While references are good, many people need to see with their own eyes that a dog is well-behaved and this is especially true with pitbulls.
5. Be ready to answer questions on your dog and the breed without getting defensive or angry. Many people have misconceptions about the breed so you may face negative or ignorant questions about your pitbull. Take along information on the breed from reliable sources so that landlords can read more about the breed and responsible owners.
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