How to Get Your Dog Past the Coop Board?

I believe that I am fairly safe in saying that only in NYC would your dog need to be interviewed prior to you and your family being approved to move into an apartment you paid almost $1,000/foot for.

Getting your dog past the Coop Board has become a hot topic in the city. There is actually a new company called "Its a Dog's Life" that for $175/hour will coach your dog through the interview process. Topics such as The Doorbell Test, Grooming and Does Your Dog Make The Weight (certain buildings have a maximum weight limit) are commonly addressed.

According to Elena Gretch, the owner and founder of Its a Dog's Life, most boards just want to know the basics such as is the dog friendly, does it bark, can you hold it and does it bike? Usually, says Gretch, if you can get past these concerns you should have no problems.

I love dogs but right now my gold fish are looking better and better.