Outside unattended

[Sukoshi's Mom]

Originally Posted by wemple2

It's funny that this thread came back up, Cuz last night my husband and I were outside with Winston, and this HUGE hawk type bird, just soared down, and I swear it was aiming for Winston. Well I ran out in the yard and grabbed him, and the bird flew away, but it made me think of this. Cuz I answered, "yes" but only a few minutes at a time...just imagine what could have happened in "a few minutes", I was scared to death. So now I want to change my answer to NO NEVER. I really thought before this, that my yard was safe for him, totally fenced in, and in town only 1 house away from the Main Street with great neighbors. But who'd of thought this humongous bird would be there...not me.

I used to have house rabbits, and I would NEVER let them go outside because I'd heard so many stories of the bunnies being allowed outside to play, and then huge hawk type birds swooping down and carrying them off! I don't see why it could happen with a little Yorkie as well! Thanks for making us all think twice. I'd answered that I NEVER leave Sukoshi outside unattended anyway, but at least I know I'll never change my mind about that!

[Baby Blessing]

Never. I also wanted to say we have never left ours in a vehicle either. If we can't take them with us when we're out and about the best place then is to keep them at home. I see many now that leave their pets in vehicles while their shopping, it is getting hot here, I sure wish people wouldn't do that.
Patti and Jack

[ilovelouie]

Originally Posted by Baby Blessing

Never. I also wanted to say we have never left ours in a vehicle either. If we can't take them with us when we're out and about the best place then is to keep them at home. I see many now that leave their pets in vehicles while their shopping, it is getting hot here, I sure wish people wouldn't do that.
Patti and Jack

DITTO, I would NEVER leave mine outside unattended....When they are out they are with me and on a leash. I dont even let my kids or my hubby take them out on the leash unless I am there haha......Im just always so worried that they will drop the leash by accident or something.....and the thing about people leaving their dogs in cars drives me nuts! I have called the police on more than one occasion when I have seen dogs in cars panting and sweating nearly to death.

[lycansmom]

I have no problem letting Luna out by herself in the back yard. We live in a very secluded area and she is normally only out there going to the bathroom.

[Stoepie]

We fenced off a safe area for our Yorkie, but our danger lies in the presence of a large eagle who swoops around during the day, and huge owls who are around at night.
Both these birds of prey will lift a Yorkie in no time. The very thought fills us with horror, because we know of this actually happening to small pets in our area.
So our Yorkie baby is not allowed outside without full supervision during the day, and after dark she goes out on a lead.

[Nikki+2]

Never ever not for one second. We have hawks so I watch them, um... like a hawk.

[ReverseOreo]

I have armed guards at each corner of the yard

[kodibear]

sometimes cody really wants to be outside so if we can stay near doors, we'll just let him explore the backyard which is fenced in... there's a bell on his collar so if we hear it stop jingling we'll be able to look outside and see what he's doing. If we're busy with something like dinner or getting ready for the day he gets put on two leashes hooked together with his water in an area where he can be on the patio in the shade or in the grass/sun. If we are not home, is ALWAYS inside and for now in his crate (not completely housebroken yet)

[nansyorkies]

my babies never go outside without me, and they are always on a leash. my yard is fenced in- but hawks could still get them, snakes, larger dogs- digging under the fence.when they do go outside- i am constantly looking around me, and at the sky.

[mdcote]

No way! We have hawks in our area. When the pups go outside, so do the big people

[michiko]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[Meisa]

we never let our Sadie or Bo outside alone. Too afraid of hawks and owls. We have a pool also and are afraid they might fall in and not be able to get out.

[ChestersMom]

Gee, I'm starting to feel like a bad mom. My babies come and go as they wish via doggie door. Of course, it's fenced and they normally don't stay out too long at one time as they always want to be by my side. But, while I'm at work, they're allowed to come and go as they please. I've always treated all my dogs this way and, be it luck or not, it's always worked for me.

[SJK1113]

I have never left Jake outside alone. Our yard is not completely fenced in, and we have a wooded lot so I would be way to afraid to leave him outside unattended.

[MeganS]

We have a newly fenced in yard, live in a very small town, and we have a big chocolate lab that won't let anything/anyone near them. Yes, we leave them outside without us. Usually for no more than 10 minutes.