I’m a dog trainer and these are the best three breeds for apartment living

A Florida dog trainer has revealed the three best dog breeds for apartment living that are sure to make you a good neighbor.

The Pug, the Cavalier King Charles and the Shih Tzu are considered the most ideal breeds for people living in smaller spaces, according to dog trainer Garret Wing, founder of American Standard Dog Training, a Fort-Lauderdale-based dog training company.

“The reason we recommend these breeds over other smaller dog breeds is because these dogs aren’t as cheerful and don’t pick on your neighbors,” Wing told DailyMail.com.

In a TikTok video released this week, Wing recommended the pug as number one because “he’s small, friendly, doesn’t bark much, and doesn’t require much exercise.”

Number two is the Cavalier King Charles. These pups are also “very friendly with other dogs and other pets and very good with older people who live in apartments.”

His third recommendation is the Shih Tzu. This miniature breed is “easy to train and very happy to be with its owner.” They also socialize well with other people and are not heavy barkers.

Number two is the Cavalier King Charles. Wing said these dogs are also very friendly with other dogs and other pets and are very good with older people who live in apartments

The third miniature breed is the Shih Tzu. They are ‘easy to train and very happy to be with the owner’. They also get along well with other people and don’t bark much,” Wing said

These dogs don’t need to spend hours in the park or be kept busy with a game of ball. A morning walk should tire the dogs, giving them plenty of time to rest while their owners are at work.

But he said these miniature breeds aren’t great on the stairs for those who live in a walk-up and don’t have an elevator.

“Going up and down the stairs can put a lot of wear and tear on their shoulders and hips, so wear them or take them on the elevator,” he said.

Wing, a 17-year law enforcement veteran, commander of the tactical investigation unit, senior supervisor of the police K9 unit, patrol K-9 handler, narcotics K-9 handler, and civilian EOD K-9 handler.

His advice is based on decades of experience and growing up with a father, who was also a police K9 handler for a major South Florida police department for nearly 30 years.

In general, he said, these three breeds are very “well-behaved” and like to spend time in the apartment alone or with a pack. They are sociable and get along well with the others, including humans.

Typically standing 10 to 13 inches in height and weighing between 14 and 18 pounds, the Pug is small and muscular yet easy to lug around.

The dog’s motto is the Latin phrase “multum in parvo.” Translation ‘much in little’.

Described as “the mischievous companion of Chinese emperors, and later the mascot of the Dutch royal house of Orange,” according to the American Kennel Club.

Their large round heads, large eyes, and wrinkled eyebrows give them a range of human-like expressions, including surprise, happiness, and curiosity. These sweet dogs are very affectionate.

Wing, a 17-year law enforcement veteran, commander of the tactical investigation unit, senior supervisor of the police K9 unit, patrol K-9 handler, narcotics K-9 handler, and civilian EOD K-9 handler. His advice is based on decades of experience and growing up with a father, who was also a police K9 handler for a major South Florida police department for nearly 30 years.

Garret Wing is training a Yorkie puppy to stick his tongue out

The Cavalier King Charles is a toy spaniel that stands no more than 12 inches (30 cm) in height.

These aristocratic breeds that bear their connection to British history weigh between 13 and 18 pounds. They can be active, but are just as easily happy to be on the couch.

Known as the little “Lion Dog,” the Shih Tzu weighs between 9 and 16 pounds, doesn’t require much activity and is a homebody, making a great television companion.

Known for spending most of their day in royal palaces, these dogs make the ideal pet for those who live in apartments and don’t have a backyard, according to the AKC.

These aristocratic breeds that bear their connection to British history weigh between 13 and 18 pounds. They can be active, but just as easily bank pottotoes

Known as the little “Lion Dog,” the Shih Tzu weighs between 9 and 16 pounds, doesn’t require much activity and is a home companion, and makes a great companion for television

Wing’s TikTok video has been viewed nearly 600 times, with many sharing their experiences with their four-legged friends.

One person wrote, “My shih tzu rarely barks, only when he’s playing or when we’re eating pizza.”

While another disagreed with Wing over his barking remark. “Shih tsu are doorbell dogs…they bark every time.”

Another chimed in, “My pugs are barking! A lot of! Above a little bit of noise… all you have to do is put down a cup too loud and they’ll take off.”

Some people asked Wing about the races that were not mentioned.

“What about the schnauzer mini?” Another asked about “yorkies.”

While one viewer gave his own takeaway: “I have a Pekingese… best dog to live in an apartment.