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Don't like him going outside. Is it bad if i don't let my yorkie outside? I feel bad because i don't take him out everyday. Every time he goes out he comes in with fleas and a tick the other day. yuk!! I do give him a pill for fleas tho. We also have 2 outside dogs that he loves to play with but they are bigger and he rolls around in the yard and lets them sniff him and that drives me crazy because i dont wont him to get dirty and stinky. Am I a bad yorkie mom? |
You should take your Yorkie outside, if you don't want him to go in the backyard maybe take him on a walk- I would put him on a flea/tick medicine monthly. Like K-9 Advantix or something like that. To not take him outside bc you don't want him to get "dirty" is just silly that's what baths are for. |
Hes a dog. He needs exercise and stimulation that he can get from being outside especially on walks. How would you like staying inside your house all day every day. |
I feel bad I don't take my boy out more, but it's too cold most days. The days it at least hits 50's I throw a sweater on and take him for a walk or run in a friend's backyard. Spring and summer need to hurry up. |
I would not say your a bad yorkie mom! Maybe just a little over protective.:) My little man loves to go outside and stays dirty. I can give him a bath and right after im finished he insist on going outside then comes back in dirty...lol. I have the waterless shampoo for during the week in between baths. I don't use it every day but maybe twice a week and it keeps him smelling good. |
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If you get a dog just to keep inside 24/7, why not get a fish or a hamster instead? Heck, I even used to take my guinea pigs out in a pen for some fresh air. They are babies but they are first and foremost DOGS. They are gonna roll in smelly stuff once in a while. It's what baths are for. With that said, I don't know why he'd be getting fleas every day. You should keep Advantix or Frontline on all of your dogs monthly or treat your yard. |
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He needs sunshine the same as we do! The other 2 dogs get it, why can't he? |
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IF he keeps getting flea's you need to use FrontLine or Advantage on him. As for getting dirty, will heck they can get dirty in the house just as well. This is just my opinion only but I do not believe in outside dog's at all never have and never will. If you have flea's in your yard then I do feel sorry for your big dog's that are outside 24/7 and the area not being treated or them as well. |
like others have said outside is good for a dog, a walk would be great, I can understand you not wanting him to roll around in dirt and sand. Be very careful with the tick medicines especially the drops you put on the back of their necks, my last dog had very weird reactions to that and I hear that is not uncommon. Lola and I just got back from a long walk, it was 46 degrees and I was happy because that is warm for this time of year in MI. We don't walk or spend to much time outside when the ground is wet and covered with snow, not because she gets dirty but her belly and legs get to wet and nasty, even with a coat she can not stay warm. So those days we play a lot of fetch in side. Today her feet got muddy so when we got home, before I even took my coat off I stood her in about 2" of luke warm water in the sink in my laundry room and dried her off with an old towel I keep by the leash, took about 2 min. |
Mine would absolutely die if she could not go outside. I think that all dogs need some outside time. Its sounds like you need to used a flea and tick preventive. We use Advantix and it is the only thing that keeps the ticks off here. |
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If given a choice to go outside only one of mine likes it. The other 3 will go out but want to come back in. When I take them for a walk, Pixie can't wait to get home and looks miserable the whole time she is on the walk. I have tried to get them use to it but they just prefer to be inside. They do go out everyday in the fenced area I have but want to come right back in. But if you little guy likes to go outside I would try and get the flea situation under control for him and the outside dogs. Maybe if possible taking him to a park to play would be better. |
Do u not get dirty ..... It´s called a BATH and dog do need them to as well as go outside. Do you´r yorkie do # 1 and 2 in the house |
Mine love the outdoors can not imagine not letting them get dirty now and then. Today was nice and we went on a walk and boy did they ever get dirty Then its home and a bath. Now they are so pooped they are sleeping in the dh's chair next to him. |
get some stuff called flea busters for your house which is awsome and then do some stuff for your yard, maybe they are in your house and you dont realize it, they can hide in carpets and such for a long time |
You need to take him for walks. They need exercise and sunshine to be healthy. Their organs won't work properly for long without the necessary exercise, sunshine, and good fresh air is good for dogs as well as people. We walk at least two miles everyday and sometimes double that. The exercise helps their bowels and other organs to operate at maximum efficiency, plus it will help stave off arthritis in their older years. We use Advantix and have no problems with fleas and ticks. |
I try to take Katie Scarlett out every day as well. There have been a couple of days when it was raining or snowing and I couldn't go out on our usual run, but days like that I try to get out and take her to Petsmart for a walk. I know it's indoors too but she does get the fresh air to/from the car and she loves meeting all the other people/pets at the store. I know I wouldn't want to be cooped up inside all the time so I think she would feel the same way. I always pick on her on days we have just had a bath. She will always head right for the grass and roll around like there is no tomorrow. I look at her and say 'what on Earth? We just had a bath!' But I laugh it off. She is a dog and that is what makes her happy. And as long as she is happy, Momma's happy! :) |
Our outside dogs do get frontline for thick and fleas and they are well taking care of also. It has been raining alot here so it is to wet to spray the yard for ticks ans fleas. That is something we do in the spring and summer. This has not been a normal winter this year it's been really warm and wet. I do give Milo a pill for fleas but thinking about getting something else that works for ticks to. |
I agree that it is so important for dogs to get fresh air! One of the main reasons I love for Levi to be outdoor potty-trained -- I am certain that he gets outside several times a day, every day. Even if he were pad-trained, I'd still get him outside for a good walk or playtime every day. He loves walking around the neighborhood, going to parks, dog parks, etc. Yes he gets dirty, but he is a dog. And the best thing is that he is so small he can take a quick little bath in my sink and be sparkling clean in just a few minutes. We use Sentinel and Frontline, and they work well in our area for heartworm/flea/tick control. Ask your vet for a recommendation on what works well in your area for fleas and ticks. :) |
I totally understand wanting to protect your little one but as others have said, it's really for their own good to let them have exercise and sunshine. It's also a good idea to socialize them with people and other dogs. I am sure that you don't want to have a dog that is so isolated that he may be scared or have anxiety when he does have to go out such as to the vet or groomers. Mine let me know if they want to go for a walk or not...they won't budge once they've had enough of their walk, lol, then it's time to go home. But they do love to head out at first. |
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Think of all the fun you'll have giving him a bath! :) He really does need to go outside for a walk or 2 a day. My Mickey is pee pad trained and I could easily keep him in 24/7. BUT he needs to be walked. For exercise and fresh air. So, I take him out when I take out Max. He'll be a happier dog if you take him out for a fun walk!:):) |
He needs to go out. We were having a flea and tick problem last summer. Whenever I let a cat in I would run a flea comb through their fur to make sure they were not bringing anything in on them. You can run a flea comb through your dog after taking him outside to catch anything that may have jumped on him. Make sure you turn him over and get his belly, too. |
I would totally invest in Frontline or Advantage if I were you. I never had an issue with Ticks but when I brought Jimmy home I noticed a couple days later there was a tick on him. I got it off...then a few days later my dog had a tick on him and I've NEVER seen one on him in the six years I've had him. Then, a couple weeks later another tick and another on Jimmy! I think I brought them home when I brought Jimmy home. I got frontline and haven't seen one since the day I put it on him. I've never used that stuff before and was afraid to. The last time I used Flea and tick stuff was 19 years ago in MA. Those products were so harsh back then but, wow, the new stuff is amazing. |
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What is the temperature that you will not take your pup out in? This is a question for everyone. I know I need to get him out more, but for example it's only 27 degrees today! |
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Jackson goes out when it's a blizzard outside, LOL. He doesn't seem phased. I do layer him up in a jacket though. We go for walks as cold as 20 degrees. I prefer warmer weather though ;) LOL. He won't walk very far if it's above 85-90 degrees though, he is not a big warm weather fan (unless he's in the pool). |
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