[Wanted] Dog-friendly rental in/near Dublin

Olavaine · 05-08-2014 03:26PM #1

Hello guys, i'm having difficulties finding a rent that would allow a dog in Dublin. I'm a french erasmus student i'll study in trinity college, I m looking for a flat about under 900 euros, for my boyfriend and me plus our well trained dog (an irish setter!). I've tried making some phone calls and visiting but i've had no luck so far and i'm getting a bit worried, i would be really sorry to be forced to leave the dog in france.

Any advice is welcome. Thanks.

Michael D Not Higgins · 05-08-2014 03:37PM

Unfortunately the market for rentals at the moment means the landlord has a choice of tenants. There are only 6 places in Dublin that fit your requirements according to Daft.ie and it's likely if they have other applicants they'll choose the ones without a dog. Making phone calls in this market is not going to work, as the landlord will never agree to rent a place to a foreign tenant they've never met.

You mentioned visiting and having no luck. Were you viewing places for rent? Did they reject you for having a dog?

Olavaine · 05-08-2014 03:50PM

Michael D Not Higgins wrote: »

Unfortunately the market for rentals at the moment means the landlord has a choice of tenants. There are only 6 places in Dublin that fit your requirements according to Daft.ie and it's likely if they have other applicants they'll choose the ones without a dog. Making phone calls in this market is not going to work, as the landlord will never agree to rent a place to a foreign tenant they've never met.

You mentioned visiting and having no luck. Were you viewing places for rent? Did they reject you for having a dog?

Thanks for answering. Yes i've seen the 6 adds you are talking about, unfortunatly most of them are already rented. I was only able to visit one place, since the other properties were already gone, the place i visited was a flat for rent in the south there was no mention of pet allowed so i tried and asked the tenant is dog were allowed and replied said no.

Michael D Not Higgins · 05-08-2014 04:08PM

See the issue is for flats, dogs create a problem of not having enough space / garden, barking and annoying neighbours who then complain to the landlord, and your budget means you can't rent a house with a garden. I'm sorry but you may have to leave your dog with your family.

zef · 05-08-2014 10:41PM

Would you consider sharing a house with a couple who could also have a dog? Double that rent would get you a house with a garden.
Dogs are pretty much banned in a lot of apt complexes, and most apts @ 900€ p.m would be to small for a dog.
Have a think about sharing with a couple in the same predicament , I can understand you not wanting to leave your pet at home.
Be prepared to give an extra 'pet deposit' also. Good luck.

Dee5 · 05-08-2014 11:41PM

You could try out Balbriggan way or any where along the commuter line.
The train will stop at Pearse Street which is about a 4/5 min walk from Trinity.

Your 900 would stretch alot further a little further out HTH

foggy_lad · 05-08-2014 11:48PM

A setter is quite a large dog, You should really leave it in France if you have family to leave it with as it won't have much of a life here living in some pokey apartment and using a tiny balcony as a toilet.

Olavaine · 06-08-2014 01:01PM

My dog doesn't bark, and he is quite used to living in apartments, giving the proper care and daily walks and exercise is of course very important. In france there is no such issues with renting with a dog. Well i'm not giving up yet, i'll continue searching.

Michael D Not Higgins · 06-08-2014 01:05PM

Olavaine wrote: »

My dog doesn't bark, and he is quite used to living in apartments, giving the proper care and daily walks and exercise is of course very important. In france there is no such issues with renting with a dog. Well i'm not giving up yet, i'll continue searching.

But a landlord doesn't know this and as already mentioned, some places have rules against pets in apartment blocks. zef has given some good advice, consider sharing to get a house with a garden.

foggy_lad · 06-08-2014 01:27PM

Olavaine wrote: »

My dog doesn't bark,

In all fairness that is like saying "My sh1t don't stink". All dogs bark especially in a strange place and country where even the blooming language is different. I have neighbours with dogs they brought with them from different European countries and they all bark despite having room to run around and walks etc They barked constantly for several months untill complaints were made to the council and the owners were then see walking and properly socialising the dogs, now they only bark when we are trying to sleep!

and he is quite used to living in apartments, giving the proper care and daily walks and exercise is of course very important. In france there is no such issues with renting with a dog. Well i'm not giving up yet, i'll continue searching.

All well and good if you own the apartment or house that the dog is going to poo and pee in!

You have just about no chance of finding what you want in Dublin as very few people will tolerate a dog especially in apartments because in many complexes dogs are just not allowed and where they are allowed it is the Landlord who is liable for all bills and compensation and costs if something happens because the dog is there!

doubter · 06-08-2014 03:15PM

foggy_lad wrote: »

In all fairness that is like saying "My sh1t don't stink". All dogs bark especially in a strange place and country where even the blooming language is different. I have neighbours with dogs they brought with them from different European countries and they all bark despite having room to run around and walks etc They barked constantly for several months untill complaints were made to the council and the owners were then see walking and properly socialising the dogs, now they only bark when we are trying to sleep!

All well and good if you own the apartment or house that the dog is going to poo and pee in!

You have just about no chance of finding what you want in Dublin as very few people will tolerate a dog especially in apartments because in many complexes dogs are just not allowed and where they are allowed it is the Landlord who is liable for all bills and compensation and costs if something happens because the dog is there!

Foggy lad, I find that a very pet unfriendly advise. OP, I would however agree - your dog is probably better off left in France, as Dublin city is not very dog friendly and a setter needs plenty of exercise as you know.Your budget is just at the average rental price.I moved from another country to dublin with 1 dog and 4 siamese and I paid a rent of 1500 euro.You wouldn't get anything under that. My advise would be to stretch your range of places out of dublin-Kildare, Wicklow and deal with the commute. You will get better places for yourself and doggie, and possibly be able to rent a house,rather than a bleedin flat.There is a house in Kilkock for 900 euro, detached, with a garden. Kilkock is even doable by train.

http://www.daft.ie/lettings/piercetown-kilcock-kildare/1471427/

ekimiam · 06-08-2014 04:55PM

you are bound to get a few grumps here when posting as a less than perfect tennant.

If you can afford to rent a house in dublin and eventually sublet the room(S) to dog friendly people, you might have a chance.

I just noticed today d a f t . ie have taken away the 'pet friendly' search tool... im in shock! it was so handy !

Michael D Not Higgins · 06-08-2014 05:10PM

ekimiam wrote: »

I just noticed today d a f t . ie have taken away the 'pet friendly' search tool... im in shock! it was so handy !

It's still there, under advanced search and in the facilities drop down menu.

The_Conductor · 06-08-2014 06:27PM

One little thing- in an Irish context- most apartment complexes are run by management companies- and the vast majority of them will expressly forbid dogs (and most other pets). It doesn't really matter whether or not your dog is used to living in an apartment- its forbidden, period.

The person who suggested a houseshare is probably giving you the best advice- at least you'll have a garden and whether or not a dog might be allowed will be at the discretion of the landlord and/or the other tenants- and not a management company.

Most houses are private property (that is freehold property) in Ireland- most apartment are long leases, not private property.

Millem · 06-08-2014 07:44PM

Olavaine wrote: »

Hello guys, i'm having difficulties finding a rent that would allow a dog in Dublin. I'm a french erasmus student i'll study in trinity college, I m looking for a flat about under 900 euros, for my boyfriend and me plus our well trained dog (an irish setter!). I've tried making some phone calls and visiting but i've had no luck so far and i'm getting a bit worried, i would be really sorry to be forced to leave the dog in france. Any advice is welcome. Thanks.

I have rented for 7 years with dogs so it can be done

If you are looking close to the centre I would look around Rathmines. There are alot of old houses there that are divided up to flats and that have gardens

If you were looking to get a house you could head out to bray which is on the dart or kilmacanogue that has a good bus the 145.

Best of luck with your search

Victor · 07-08-2014 12:28AM

You might read this: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/moving_country/moving_to_ireland/coming_to_live_in_ireland/bringing_pets_to_ireland.html

workingdog · 21-08-2014 02:48PM

Did you find some were with your dog ?i have a flat small back yard two in it

workingdog · 21-08-2014 04:48PM

I have 2 bed flat small back yard and lane way out back.park round corner in city center up to you if use want to have a look.

Stargrrl · 22-08-2014 11:45AM

Somewhere like the street I live on might be a good place to look. Is a small cul-de-sac of terraced cottages in Dublin 3, North Strand, near Fairview. Of the approximate 20sh cottages on the street I can think of several rentals where the occupants have (quite big) dogs. I think a small, close to the city or inner-city cottage would suit you better than an apartment, most of which (as mentioned by others) will have a 'no pets' policy. I just checked Daft and there's nothing to rent on our street at the moment but generally the rents are around your budget of 900 or lower. I know this isn't much help but just posting to say, don't give up hope yet. There are definitely rentals that allow pets but it is best to steer clear of apartments and look for a cottage/small house.

[Wanted] Dog-friendly rental in/near Dublin

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