Keeping the dog outside is not cruel when all their needs are provided for them such as a soft rug or blanket for them to sit on if not comfy on the ground, checking on them and interacting with them every now and then and keeping their environment clean.
I completely agree. I used to have the dogs inside with me day and night but I came to the conclusion I simply did not have the time any longer to vacuum and clean the house, furniture and bed daily — which is what you should do if you make the commitment to having inside dogs IMO — not only that, the smell of dog is near impossible to get rid of.
From going to the toilet marking territory to shedding hair. To each his own however, I get so annoyed when people gasp in horror when they find my dogs are outside dogs. When i was a kid most everyone that had animals like dogs had them outside. Unleashed turned to leashed as more people moved to the area. My last dog passed away about at We are very anti indoor dogs. Just now how we had it. They were animals for the kids us to go outside and play with. Today it seems that the outdoor dogs were all brought indoors…but not because it was cruelty.
We got cell phones, smart phones, didnt venture outside, and the nuclear family went kaput. Dogs now are the solution to a bad family system. Dads gone to be a trucker? Get a dog. Mom doesnt get love from dad anymore? Get her a dog. Kids wanna new toy but wont get off their phones or go outside anymore? Bring a dog in. My mother and i have been able to look back and see when people brought the dogs in.
I can list reasons why most every who has indoor dogs has them. From the chick whos BF ignores her to the loss of a child. It changed the amimal to a member of the family. Its strange and a band aid that didnt fix the family issues. Well said. I also grew up knowing dogs mainly to be outside, and they were happy that way.
This whole new movement of insisting they be indoors is ridiculous. Dogs are deaigned to be outdoor animals. They dont build houses like humans. They have fur coats to protect them from various weather conditions etc because they are made to be outdoors. Humans build houses because we dont have fur, we have bare skin and are much more sensitive to cold weather.
A dog can survive just fine in the outdoors. Forgot your password? Don't have an account? Sign up today. Never created a password? Create one here. Already have an account? Log in here. Thanks, but no thanks. No, thanks I'm already a PureWow fan. No, thanks I hate pretty things. As humans, we tend to consider cats indoor pets and dogs outdoor pets. Some dogs love being inside. Each feline and canine breed has a different environmental preference—generally speaking. But breed tendencies can help prospective dog owners decide which pup is best.
For the most part, indoor dogs require less exercise or need less space to effectively blow off steam aka, no long-distance running or intense games of fetch. Nor does it mean you will never have to take your dog on a walk! Homebodies eager for a couch potato partner in crime need to remember that dogs are dogs.
Your lifestyle should still have plenty of room for training, playing and paying attention to your pet. Having a big home with extra bedrooms opens up the possibility of adopting larger breeds who enjoy indoor lifestyles. At the end of the day, you and your dog should be able to thrive in the environment. American hairless terriers are good to go after swift walks because they enjoy being indoors. Owners must help these dogs protect their skin from the sun with doggy SPF and the cold with doggy sweaters.
They are hypoallergenic, too, which is great news for allergy sufferers who want a companion in their home. Dogs are social animals that are used to living in packs, so spending long hours alone leaves them prone to feeling lonely, bored and marginalized.
One of the most common problems in dogs that spend many hours alone is separation anxiety , which directly affects their behavior, making them anxious, stressed and destructive. For that reason, even if you train your dog on a daily basis, you may start to notice your dog's behavior becoming unruly and uncharacteristic.
They may also start suffering from "resource guarding", which is when they guard their territory and can become aggressive and dangerous, even towards their owners. Dogs are den animals ; they need a warm and sheltered place, where they are surrounded by social stimuli. Without that, they will fiercely defend their territory - or backyard - and become harder to train. On the other hand, one must also consider that the smartest dog breeds - which are also the most widely used in security and surveillance - are the most likely to suffer if they are forced to live outside the house.
Failure to meet these needs can lead to severe behavioral problems. You should also be aware that dogs are not animals that can spend long hours lying around doing nothing; on the contrary, dogs need to run, play and discover new things to be happy. For that reason, there will come a day when your dog will decide to leave the garden or field in which they reside in pursuit of a small animal or scent trail that takes them somewhere away from home.
This can create all sorts of risky situations for your dog, other people and other animals. Tying them up will not fix the situation, as dogs cannot spend their lives in chains ; this would ruin their physical and mental health. Keeping a dog chained, especially if they are already anxious, is a terrible idea. In this day and age, using dogs as guards is a very bad idea. Dogs are living beings that need attention, affection and a family: in general, guard dogs are sad and unmotivated animals.
If you want a guard, invest in a burglar alarm instead. If you are considering keeping a dog outdoors for hygiene purposes , bear in mind that there are dog breeds that don't shed hair. Having said that, remember that a dog is an animal that likes to sniff about; it is a form of relaxation and a way of learning about their environment.
Like us, dogs like to spend time in comfortable places such as the sofa, although they may drool and make a bit of mess - and who doesn't? All these details are part of a dog's nature. As all situations are different, our responses will often vary. Usually, we'll offer advice and encourage the owner to bring their dog indoors. But when this isn't possible, we'll often advise that the dog is provided with a source of heat. There are many elements to consider when providing a dog with a suitable place to live, but failure to provide one or several of these does not necessarily mean that the law has been broken.
As a charity with no legal powers, we don't have the authority to seize animals - as much as we may disagree on a personal level with how they may be kept. We know this is frustrating for members of the public, and it's very frustrating for our hard-working animal rescuers, too. But while we may sometimes wish that we could do more, we must always operate within the confines of the law. If you're worried about a dog being kept outdoors, we urge you to report your concern to our national cruelty line on Sign up to receive our emails today.
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