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Originally Posted by LuvmyYorkies2  I personally would have a big dog inside most of the time. I do understand though that larger dogs (especially if it's their nature), need to be outside more often and/or for longer periods of time, that's if they chose to be. I wouldn't force them out there but I would have to have a big dog constantly couped up in my small house. They would need a lot more exercise then my yorkies. Definitely not in the the rain or non-appropriate weather. I would even want my big dog to be my lapdog just as much as my yorkies.. 
If people do chose to do it, I would hope they have the best setup possible for them and give them just as much attention as they would any inside dog. I am bothered when I drive or walk by someone's house and I see a big dog, chained to a tree with a little dog house, empty water bowl that they can't even reach anymore, etc.....That's what I would have a problem with. |
Believe me, I have a problem with that too...I can't stand seeing a dog chained to a tree or in a little tiny area where they have no where to run..there is a cocker spaniel across the stree from me, that is tied to a tree, it breaks my heart..I have taken it over treats before when the owners have been gone..that dog never gets walked or played with..My 2 are a long haired shepherd, she is huge, and a golden retriever..the love it when hubby or me goes out and throws the balls for them, they smile and are 2 fantastic dogs, but, they have it made in the shade...hubby always says he really wishes we didn't have dogs, but, since we do, they're going to have the best life they can..our old golden retriever was outside, she lived until she was 18, and then we had her put down due to cancer...