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Originally Posted by Buster Brown  You know many of us that love and treat our dogs wonderfully DO NOT HAVE BACKYARDS! I live in LA and many people live in apartments. I tried to get a Yorkie from a rescue but since I did not have a back yard I was refused. I understand how a bigger dog could use a yard but with a Yorkie what is the difference between hanging out in your backyard or going to a park to play. Many people have dogs that they just put out in their yard and never interact with and it's not like you can just leave your Yorkie out in the yard between predatory animals and predatory people it is just not safe! I do feel that rescue's should take into consideration that not everybody in urban areas have the luxury of owning or renting a home but still could be great dog guardians. |
I agree- even a big dog. Honestly my dog without a fence (we live on 3 acres but unfenced, so he's on leash) gets a HECK of a lot more love, attention, training, etc, than most people I know with backyards, who simply let their dogs out there a few times a day to entertain themselves. Think about it- even with a big dog, they are most likely not going to be running around the house anyways so what do you need a big space for, so long as you getting the dog exercise, it doesn't matter how big a home is or a backyard.