Do they have any challenges with other dogs? Children? Cats? Given our location in a pretty family friendly neighborhood, we will definitely run into other dogs and small children while out and about, and potentially a bodega cat. I don't have breed preferences, but will note that I myself am petite, and while again I am used to walking large, strong dogs, sometimes there's no stopping an excited pup. If your dog is extremely strong and has a tendency to take off after cats or squirrels with brute force, that will be an issue.

I live on the UWS, so there is no shortage of wonderful parks nearby! Central Park is just two blocks away, as well as Riverside Park in the opposite direction, where we can take a quiet waterfront walk or socialize with other friends at the dog park. Given the park proximity, there are a lot of dogs in the area, so your dog will feel right in their element. As for my apartment, we are on the 4th floor of a walk-up, so there will be some practice with stairs (something to be aware of for little puppies and elderly dogs). My desk setup is in the living room/kitchen area, where there is plenty of space for a dog to hang out near me, so they won't ever be lonely. For longer stays, there is plenty of room for a dog bed... and I've been known to be a major softie when it comes to dogs sleeping in my bed (but can certainly be more strict to help mirror the rules at home if they're trained to stay off furniture). There is a good amount of floor space and a long hallway, so I foresee opportunities for indoor games of fetch if we get antsy. During the day, it is generally just me at home, but if they happen to stay longer I have three roommates who, although rarely all home at the same time, love dogs!