Outside dogs - vent

[2mares]

I agree with misfitz and cmarsh. The problem is not that the dog is outside, it is that it is not getting exercise and interaction. I have seen just as many inside dogs that bark constantly as well as destroy the house do to boredom as outside dogs.

[Bluw]

The problem is the dog is bored. Not the fact that it's outside. I have both indoor and outdoor dogs. They choose. I get so tired of people who think because a dog lives outside it is neglected. I would be suprised if most indoor dogs could compete with my outdoor dogs health wise. Most indoor dogs shed year round due to the fact that they don't experience proper seasons. There is no truth just because a dog lives outside it is unloved or neglected. I'd be willing to bet my dogs get more personal time than many kids get from their own parents. As far as the actual dog in question, check on it and report any neglect or abuse. But please get a life other than ripping on people for where their dog sleeps. Many pampered pets are killed with kindness. Overfed, overdressed, under exercised.

[Driller1]

Originally Posted by Bluw

The problem is the dog is bored. Not the fact that it's outside. I have both indoor and outdoor dogs. They choose. I get so tired of people who think because a dog lives outside it is neglected. I would be suprised if most indoor dogs could compete with my outdoor dogs health wise. Most indoor dogs shed year round due to the fact that they don't experience proper seasons. There is no truth just because a dog lives outside it is unloved or neglected. I'd be willing to bet my dogs get more personal time than many kids get from their own parents. As far as the actual dog in question, check on it and report any neglect or abuse. But please get a life other than ripping on people for where their dog sleeps. Many pampered pets are killed with kindness. Overfed, overdressed, under exercised.

100% agreed......

My outside dogs just got home from a 10 mile run.

My inside dogs are waiting to share my toast.

[WildnFree]

Originally Posted by mishigas73

To me, it's completely understandable that one would not let a pup into certain areas of the house until they are trained. My pup is crate trained, from day one, and he slept in his crate until just a couple of weeks ago, when I felt confident that he could make it through the night without having an accident. Even now, though, I keep the bedroom door closed, because I don't believe he can be trusted with the run of the house (and also to give my cat a break).

What I don't understand, though, is when people don't let big dogs in the house, but will be completely understanding with small dogs. I suppose this has to do with my having grown up with large dogs, and with them having the run of the house.

My boyfriend comes to mind with this. He had an older wolf-shepherd cross when he got a maltipoo pup. The pup was allowed into the living room, while the bigger dog wasn't. Why? Because the big dog's tail would end up pushing things off the coffee table. In my mind, the solution is simple. Don't keep things on the table that the dog can knock down.

I can't make any judgments on this, because my bf had to put his big dog down before I met him (at the age of 16)...other than to say that it would not be the way I would do things. What's good for the little dog is good for the big one, and vice versa.

Apparently, this big dog liked his backyard, and doghouse. But, having grown up with big dogs (akitas) who never knew anything but the inside of the house, I don't believe in the double-standard.

I don't get this either and I'm constantly asked that very same question when I take my boys out. "Oh my gosh they are so big, I can't believe you keep them in the house." People would be amazed if they saw how cautious and gentle my dogs are in the house, seeing them tip toe around things is hilarious.