Finding dog friendly housing in Ireland

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littleredpi
littleredpi

Hi there,
New to the forums so please forgive me if this is something that has been asked a million times. I tried searching for it and came up with very little information.

I am looking at getting a working holiday visa to Ireland next year. I know the unemployment rate is very bad and I'm doing what I can to prepare myself for that problem. I'm still not 100% decided whether I want to go or not but I'm definitely thinking about it.

The thing that really complicates matters is that I will not, under ANY circumstances, leave my dog at home. He has to come with me, especially since I use him as a service dog to mitigate a disability. I'm generally okay with leaving him at home while I'm at work so he won't need to come to work with me, but I have to find housing that will allow me to have him. I don't know anything about how dog-friendly Ireland is- would this be too difficult to even attempt or should I be okay as long as I'm diligent in my search and not too picky about location?

I would love to hear thoughts on this! Thank you :)

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ambarush
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Have you checked out all quarantine restrictions first?

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littleredpi
littleredpi

As far as I can tell based on what the government website says, there is no quarantine for dogs coming from the United States. Just some vaccine and microchipping requirements.

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rodway
rodway

Guide or assistance dogs may be a more familiar term in Ireland if doing a Google search.

In respect of accommodation various landlords will have differing opinions.

Bodies such as http://www.guidedogs.ie/iopen24/independent-living-t-3_16.html may be able to give more professional advice on the Irish perspective and information..

R

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neverwinter
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most landlords don't like dogs in properties because of the following issues. If you can find a way to reassure the landlord that they will not happen (including a BIG deposit) then you may find a home for your dog.

because it is a guide/service dog they may be reassured that it is trained. (If it was just a pet I would say to leave it at home, but you need it)
you need to consider:
- endless barking when left alone. What does the dog do while you are out - bark, damage? Where will it excrete? (perhaps a cage for it?)
- smell - property may need a major clean when you leave
- damage - chewed things, excreted on things
-fleas
-disposal of excreta (no piles in the garden)

may seem harsh but all these things will cost the landlord if they happen, so they all need prevention. Put yourself in the landlord's shoes and think what you would like to happen.

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iviehoff
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As far as I can tell based on what the government website says, there is no quarantine for dogs coming from the United States. Just some vaccine and microchipping requirements.

Most people find it quite complicated - there are requirements to do certain things in very precise and narrow time windows.

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copepod
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I reckon any landlord would question how it can be an assitance dog if it doesn't go to work with you?

As well as the dog issue (dog health and finding accommodation for you both), there's also the issue of getting your own work permit.

Good luck, but I reckon it's going to be too difficult overall.

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