Irish Setter in Urban Brookline/Boston? (Cambridge: apartment, to rent, buying)

[B_MA]

Anyone have an active, not so small dog (such as a setter) in the more urban areas of Boston, and if so, how is that going? Considering a move from the suburbs but the dog is one concern.

[miu]

I see plenty of large dogs in Brookline and in Boston. You probably won't have a private yard, so just walk your dog or find a dog park. Are you planning on renting or buying?

[RemiJP]

Brookline is a dog-friendly place with lots of parks, however, it can be challenging to find an apartment to rent that will allow dogs.

[B_MA]

Planning on renting at first, which definitely seems to limit the options... Thanks for the info

[RemiJP]

I recommend renting a place owned by an individual, instead of a larger company, as it would be a bit easier to negotiate the pet policy (with a deposit, of course). Jamaica Plain and parts of Cambridge are also pretty dog friendly with lots green spaces.