I really think where we live is influencing our opinions on whether or not its okay for dogs to live outside. Personally, I wouldn't keep a dog outside here in Manhattan. There are too many cars driving by and too many people that I don't know who could steal, poison, or any of the other cruel things previously posted. However, back home in Rush Center, I think it is perfectly fine to keep dogs outside. My lab/dane cross that I had in high school still lives at home (outside) with my parents. I do not currently have the room for a 200 pound dog and I don't feel comfortable keeping him outside in Manhattan. In Rush Center (less than 100 people) we know all of our neighbors, he can spend his day running with our sheep flock, chasing cats, working alongside my dad, etc. He is completely content living outside. |