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Why in the world would anyone want to Have a Outside Dog??? Why in the world would anyone want to Have a Outside Dog??? Sorry I think Even if they had there very own house they need to be inside with Humans too. That is why they are call companion animals. Just my Opinion :cool: |
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This is the first time I have owned an "inside" dog! My Malamute wouldn't come in the house. It was way too hot for him even if it was -18F outside! We would go out and play with him on a regular basis and he LOVED sitting by the door and "gaurding" the house. That was his job and he took it very seriously. There are some dogs that are loners, just like there are people who are loners. Not all dogs like to constantly be around people or kept in a kennel in a house. They would much rather be outside running around than kept in a kennel all day while their owner was at work. Some people think they are doing the dogs a favour by keeping them in the house but that isn't necessarily true for ALL dogs. Everything depends on the dogs and their personality. JMHO:) |
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This kinda of comment is uncalled for and rude:thumbdown |
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Like I said, there are some people that NO, they shouldn't own any dog(even inside ones), but, my outside dogs are just as loved as much as the inside ones, and actually get more human one on one time, than the inside ones...and yes, that was a VERY rude comment she made! |
Where I am originally from (Rush Center, Kansas--western Kansas) it is very rare to find an "inside" dog. Most people have large dogs...labs, blue heelers, australian shephards, golden retrievers, etc. I myself think that if the dog is big enough that it's tail can knock things off the coffee table or look over the dining room table, it doesn't need to be in the house. Don't get me wrong, I would never put a dog outside and then forget they're there, not giving them any attention. All outside dogs that I personally know are very well taken care of. I have never seen a dog that hasn't enjoyed being outside, being able to run and spend time along side the owner thats working outside. That said, I agree, outside dogs should not spend their time penned up or chained to something. If they are kept outside, they need shelter and lots of loving attention! |
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There are a lot of people in my area who keep their outside dogs chained. I hate this. But there is a big difference in keeping a dog chained up outside, and having an outside dog. I have seen a lot (and grown up with) of dogs, particularly bigger dogs, that are happier inside than out. |
I guess the question has to be asked "what is the point of having dogs if they only live outside?". My brother has Bernese Mountain Dogs and my sister has Great Pyrenees of which both breeds love living outside in the cold but each family has the dogs come in at night or whenever they want to, to be part of the family. Both my sister and my brother have many acres so during the day the dogs just hang around outside. My father raised labs for hunting and those dogs were also a very large part of our family. All of these dogs have/had jobs to do whether hunting or guarding the family or property but being part of the family and our activities was just as important to us and the dogs. I think it is very sad when I see animals that lead such a solitary life, outside all the time. |
Until I had my Yorkies well that and a Maltese when I was a Kid I had never owned any Small dogs. We had Golden Retrievers and all big dogs like that. They all were inside dogs.. they did go out but they could come in when ever they wanted.. the next door neighbor had 21 siberian Huskies they all were indoor/outdoor. Yes all 21 I helped take care of them they were show dogs.. her house was Spotless too. |
That's really nice..as I said mine are strictly outside, and probably treated a lot better than a lot of inside dogs... |
I would NEVER have an outside dog. My pit bull is very rarely happy outside unless I'm out there with her. She's never out for more than 5 mins unless I"m with anyway. THere is too much that could happen to her outside! I would worry myself sick worrying about her safety outside. Even though Laney is a "big dog", she is inside except when she goes out to potty or I have her out walking or playing. When I am not at home, she is safely confined to my room, keeping the bed warm! :D |
This will be my last post to this thread. What is the difference between an outside dog that has the run of a yard and a nice doghouse and an inside dog that is kept in a little kennel or 7 or 8 hours a day? Which dog do you think is "happier"??? Both get played with at night for the same amount of time then the "inside" dog is returned to the kennel for the night. Makes a person wonder............:rolleyes: |
The outside dog is exposed to the elements It can be stolen, shot, poisoned, attacked by a wild animal, escape, etc Slade is kenneled in an XL crate (though rarely for 7 hrs) , so by your logic perhaps I should just leave him in the backyard where he would be "happier"?:rolleyes: |
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