With proper facilities this might be ok...but proper facilities means something heated and cooled, just like a house would be. (Unless you are in a climate where you don't need to heat and cool) It would have to be VERY secure (not only he can't get out, but also something else can't get in) And it would mean keeping him socialized too, which would be a bit more difficult in that situation, esp. if he had to stay inside there all the time.
I have two boys right now (pugs) that do prefer to be outside (they love to run) and although everyone says pugs are not outside dogs I have never had a problem with this. They have a very secure yard and shelter, and come in at night to sleep (and whenever the weather is very bad). However, I would hesitate to place a four pound Yorkie in the same situation.
I think I would find out exactly why he would rather be outside. I wonder if they say this because he marks inside? Or is just not quite completely housetrained yet? |