[emmyran]

Originally Posted by Britster

Personally-and this is not meant to be taken offensively because obviously every one and every dog is different, but I'm the kind of person that doesn't live wondering the "what if's" ... live life to the fullest (you & your dog!) Yeah, your dog can get bit by a mosquito but they can also run around in your house and bump into a wall and die (which I believe happened on here). Yeah, they can go and try to eat dog poop, that's what they do! Don't sweat the small stuff, let your dog live like a dog! Yes, it's our job to protect them but there's only so much we can do, some things are just not in our hands. I am Jackson's protector for sure but he is just not the kind of dog that I would confine in a house... dogs are meant to be outdoors, play, explore, live life! With winter, he's been in the house more and it really takes a toll on his personality. He comes alive when outdoors on a walk, or at the dog park playing with dogs, or running around, and I would never want to take that away from him. I hope u don't take this in a mean way as it's totally just my opinion but I just feel it's important to get it out there.
Here's a vid of Jackson I made a while ago just loving life, and I can't imagine having him inside all the time! With that said, I do understand every body has different lifestyles and it's not always easy esp. in this winter weather to walk our dogs as much, etc, and some dogs aren't as active but I still think it's important for every dog to get out there as much as possible.

CUUUTE video of Jackson!! What a lucky dog! I would love to have children for my yorkies to play with, sandboxes, wide open (safe) running areas, etc. but I don't. I think Jackson is twice the size of my doggies so he doesn't look like a mouse to other dogs. lol