News & Updates From The Albany Lofts at One Broadway

Dog Fun for Dreary Days in Albany, New York

Winter feels long. And it feels cold, wet, and dreary. As much as you love taking your dog for runs in the park, or walks around the block, somedays outdoor play isn’t an option. But that doesn’t mean your furry friend, or you, need to succumb to the Winter Blahs. Here are some fun ideas to connect and exercise your pet inside, allowing you both to thrive on dreary days. Hidden Treats This game is…

Top Five Tips for Keeping Your Dog-Friendly Apartment Neat and Clean

Posted in Pet Friendly, Tips & Tricks for Apartment Living

Dogs are family, and many of us can agree that they are often the best members of the family—and the messiest. When living in an apartment, cleaning up after your four-legged best friend can be stressful when you think about getting deposits back at the end of your lease. With these top five tips on how to keep things clean around your dog-friendly apartment, you’ll be sure to stress a lot less while your pup…

Is Your Apartment in Albany, NY Really Pet Friendly? We are!

Posted in Pet Friendly, Tips & Tricks for Apartment Living

Searching for a pet-friendly apartment in downtown Albany, NY? As it turns out, not all pet-friendly apartments are created equal! Just because an apartment allows your four-legged friend doesn’t mean its policies or accommodations are, too. Located just 1.5 miles from downtown Albany, Albany Lofts at One Broadway is a pet haven that welcomes a variety of traditional and non-traditional pets with the amenities to match. Don’t believe us? Find out for yourself below! Our…

Holiday Safety Tips for Pets

Posted in Holiday, Pet Friendly, Tips & Tricks for Apartment Living

The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but they can also be a dangerous time for our pets. Poisonous plants, rich foods and seemingly harmless decorations can pose a threat to both cats and dogs, and there’s nothing like an emergency trip to the vet to spoil the holiday cheer. While protecting the furry tenants at the Albany Lofts is a year-round commitment, we like to remind those living in our…

5 Best Dog Breeds for Your Apartment Complex in Albany

Posted in Pet Friendly

There’s no denying that a dog is man’s best friend. And if you’ve just moved to into a new apartment complex in Albany, you may be considering adding a friendly pooch to complete your home. Unfortunately, not all dog breeds are made for apartment-style living. When considering the perfect pooch for your apartment complex in Albany, you should consider four main factors: size, noisiness, energy level, and friendliness. Larger breeds with long legs need ample…

“Petiquette” 101 for our Apartment Community in Albany

Posted in News & Updates, Pet Friendly

Adhering to apartment pet etiquette, or “petiquette,” is the key to a happy and harmonious apartment community experience, for both you and your pet. If you adhere to some basic guidelines, you’ll stay in the good graces of both your neighbors and property manager, rather than becoming an animal-owning outcast. Here are some essential elements of apartment community petiquette, especially for dog owners: Location, Location, Location When walking your dog, make sure you take your…

Moving Into Your Menands NY Apartment With Pets

Posted in Menands, Pet Friendly

As if packing up your whole life and moving to a new home isn’t challenging enough, you’ve decided to do it with a pet. If you’ve never moved with pets, you’re probably feeling pretty anxious, but the good news is, we’ve had many tenants with dogs and cats move into our pet-friendly Menands apartments over the years, and everyone survives! Here are a few tips to help keep you and your pets both sane and…

Pet Friendly Attractions and Activities Near Albany

Posted in Albany, New York, News & Updates, Pet Friendly

It’s official – you’ve become one of those people that brings their pet everywhere you go. Patty Cake the Pomeranian has hundreds on followers on Instagram and its time to scope out the best locations for a photoshoot near your pet friendly apartment in Menands. Stop leaving Patty tied up outside, in the car, or snuck in via your bag (we can totally see it moving) and start bringing Patty to her new favorite hangouts….

Pet Friendly Apts In Albany | Keeping Dogs Quiet

Posted in News & Updates, Pet Friendly

Pet friendly apts in Albany have their perks, but can be frustrating when your neighbors start complaining about your noisy dog. No one wants to be that neighbor; but how do you control your dog when you’re not around? Barking is often the biggest complaint, but even the sound of your dog jumping off the furniture or scratching at doors can create problems. Luckily, there are a few steps you can follow to help keep…

7 Easy Ways to Make Your Albany Apartment Dog Friendly

Posted in Pet Friendly

1. If you’re still looking for a pooch, the first step is to choose an apartment-friendly breed From small lap dogs like the Cavalier King Charles spaniel to the very large Great Dane, many breeds make excellent apartment dwellers. You should look for relatively inactive breeds that are quiet. Get to know a breed’s personality and you’ll know whether they’d make a good apartment dog. Terriers, for example, are on the smaller side, but most…