Originally Posted by BamaFan121s (Post 1811132)

We have a Bassett Hound (daughter's dog) that we consider an "outside" dog. But that doesn't mean she stays outside all of the time. And we're outside with her tons. The second the kiddo gets home in the afternoon, she's outside playing with her until I have to drag her in. Heck, half of the time when she IS inside after 20 min or so she's pacing or standing at the door to be let out. She LOVES being outside...she barks back and forth to the Bassett 2 doors down and she LOVES the rain. If it's raining outside, she stands at the door and whines and when you let her out she runs and rolls in puddles and runs around barking and rolling in the grass.:confused: She's a pretty big dog so I can imagine being confined to the house is no fun.:rolleyes: In her case, it would be cruel to keep her couped up in a room all day.:(

That being said, she is NEVER chained, which is wrong wrong wrong! :mad: She has a nice fenced yard to run in and she's not mistreated in the least. When we head to the park or hiking, SHE is the one that gets to go along while the others stay home. And if it's too hot or cold for me outside, she's only outside for a few minutes to eat or go to the bathroom. I DON'T think it should automatically be considered "neglect" if you have an "outside dog." You can't really make that call without knowing the situation.

Originally Posted by Lexi Rae (Post 1811437)

just my input, pets should not be crated as adults or outside if they don't
prefer it... why have them? crate them just for training and that's about it.

Originally Posted by Itspuppyluv (Post 1810871)

I don't want to make you feel bad but probably not. If you read the breed information, they prefer being inside dogs.

"Although they were originally developed as farm dogs, they do best when housed indoors and treated as one of the family. These are people dogs and will always want to be where the family is. They will not do as well in outside kenneling situations and most breeders recommend that they sleep indoors, in the owner's bedroom."



They do better in the cold than the heat.

"Wheatens are good in cooler climates and are popular in such northern countries as Canada, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Normal cold weather care should be taken, including regular inspection of pads for iceballs. As mentioned above, they are mostly indoor dogs and most of them enjoy excursions into cold and snowy weather.
They do not do as well in hot weather and may be noticeably less active. They should always be given access to both shade (if outdoors) and water and strenuous exercise should be avoided. Indoors, they may prefer to lie on cool tiles or linoleum, sometimes in bathrooms. Trimming the coat slightly shorter is OK, but not so much that the sun can reach the skin."
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It's the lack of attention that is so sad. I have the same situation. My neighbor's dog is well taken care of when it comes to food, water, medical care, he has a place to run and he is brought in at night (caged) but he is neglected. He is alone all day, every day. The kids play with him for what amounts to minutes a month, if that. It breaks my heart since mine are so spoiled and we see him just begging for attention. I tried to help once (I'd explain but this is long enough), it didn't work out. :(
I don't understand why people get a dog if they never want to spend time with it.

Originally Posted by browniesmom622 (Post 1811675)

i saw someone say that its better for them to outside then crated all day inside Why would a large dog need to be crated inside it should have free roam & be with its family

Originally Posted by browniesmom622 (Post 1811675)

i saw someone say that its better for them to outside then crated all day inside Why would a large dog need to be crated inside it should have free roam & be with its family

Originally Posted by lilstar63100 (Post 1811486)

i think one thing we have to remember is that these are dogs we are talking about, and although we think of them as family they are animals. some dogs it is actually not good to keep them inside at all times. the stimulation of birds flying by, chasing bugs, laying in the sun is much better for a dog then laying in a house all day long. laying in an unkept yard chained to a tree all day is by no means a good way to keep a dog. but having a dog outside (as long as they are getting the right attention and care) is not torture. i have an akita and a pointer who are outside all day. they come in at night to lay with us and watch tv, but most of the time end up wanting back outside after a half hour. (my akita gets over heated if shes inside for too long)

it breaks my heart when i hear about people who buy a dog, throw it in the back yard and only throw food out to it every day. but that doesnt mean that ALL back yard dogs are treated this way. as long as theyre getting plenty of attention, and the right care i dont think theres anythign wrong with it.