Question re. dogs and balconies

[lizbud]

I think you were right to give them a warning about being 3 stores up and
leaving Emma alone on the balcony. Having her leashed would be just as bad
because she could slip & hang herself with it.

You have made your concerns known, I would just trust them to hear the
warning & keep it in mind while they are there. Since your already said it
and they have heard it, I'd try to not worry anymore about it. (easier said then done,I know)

[Karen]

Now that you have warned them, they will probably keep a closer eye on the situation without even realizing it, so you've done a good thing. I'd be more worried with a terrier than a Rottie, some dogs just don't even realize all four paws can leave the ground at once.

[Digi]

This is why most buildings (or it could be a bylaw, not sure) do not allow pets to be on the baclony alone or at all.

Too many have fallen to their deaths and too many have been hung by their leash for the world to see.

I dont allow any of my dogs or the cat on the balcony. I know i wouldnt be fast enough to catch them. I also dont want to be put into that situation. So only the plants and adults are allowed out there.