Well...I don't know what to do

[MariaM]

Oh I feel so horrible right now. I don't know what to do! The dog is barking outside and I can't be out there the whole entire day. My mom WON'T let him in! She said she would but now she isn't!
I feel so bad right now and I don't know what to do. I suppose most of you will say "I told you so" but I guess I might deserve it.
We called the vet and she (well, the desk person) said that he can be kept outside (which is getting my mom even more into NOT letting it in the house!!! ) but she said just go to the door and say "Go play now" or something but he just won't quit barking!
I feel so horrible and I don't know what to do.

[slleipnir]

I'm not sure I understand..Your mom is trying to get your dog to be an outdoor dog? If so..then wouldn't it be better to get him use to it in steps? If that's not what you ment and I missed someother thread then sorry hehe. I'm kinda slow

[Tina]

I'm not trying to be rude and please do not take this the wrong way.

But sounds like Shadow is not happy outside, he wants to be inside with you. He is lonely he is more then likely use to having company of the other puppies. Now he is outside by himself with no one out there with him. I don't think it is really fair to him.

Could you least get your mom let you bring him into the kitchen or basement, so atleast he can be near you?

I really not good at giving advice. Maybe someone else here can help you out.

[MariaM]

The other thread was Cruel People. He always was an outside dog, we can tell by his coat, its quite thick.

[MariaM]

Don't worry, I won't take it the wrong way Tina. I don't think it is fair to him either That's why I don't know what to do. I was trying for the basement/kitchen but she won't at all. I really am frustrated and I know that Shadow is lonely but I can't be outside the whole day.

[MariaM]

OH NO! I just heard my mom and dad talking about the SPCA

[DogLover9501]

Originally posted by MariaM
OH NO! I just heard my mom and dad talking about the SPCA

Im sorry but that may be the best for right now, he is young and will probably get a home fast, hopefully an indoor home, sorry

[MariaM]

[cloverfdx]

Goodluck Shadow.

[DogLover9501]

Im sorry, I know that you really want a dog and that you would take really good care of one and that none of this is your fault, Im sure you will have a great indoor dog when you're out on your own and it'll be very well taken care of and very spoiled, you just have to think more about Shadow right now

[MariaM]

I will have an indoor dog when I get older. And a cat too I think. I just wanted one during my childhood, you know, to be there when nobody else was.
I don't understand though. It doesn't seem fair. My friend Katherine has 4 dogs now, sure she lives on the farm, but they are no problem for them. I sort of feel sorry for the dogs, especially Valentine, a yellow lab, because he doesn't get much attention. I always pet him when I come over. But he doesn't get much attention, so why doesn't he bark? I suppose there could be a variety of reasons but it just doesn't seem fair.
My other friend Justine has a puppy named Pepsi. I don't think she has ever been inside the house, and (its on a farm, yes) she hasn't ever run away. She never barks, she just sits by the door waiting for someone to come out. (Well, actually,sometimes she barks up the drain pipe, hears her echo, barks again, hears her echo etc.)And they are gone a LOT of time during the day, and she is just fine. And I am giving my dog much more attention than those dogs get, and he still whines.
I know, I know, he should be inside. But I cant help that

[DogLover9501]

Well I know you cant do much for your friends dogs, but you can do something for Shadow

[MariaM]

I know, but I don't know what is best.

[guster girl]

I'm sorry to hear about Shadow. It sounds like you're ready for a puppy, but, your mother isn't. I'm not saying she wouldn't make a good dog owner, but, not a puppy. The reason your friend's dog may not bark is that he's a dog, not a puppy. And, you don't know what he did before, he may have barked all the time, and, got no attention, and, got no attention when he didn't bark, either. You said he looks like they don't pay any attention to him. You should take Shadow to the shelter now while he's young, he will surely get a home. And, you can even check on him if you wanted to. Let us know what happens! It'll be alright. Maybe you can just spend the time you'll have without a puppy preparing yourself to be an even better pet owner. Maybe you could get a rabbit or some other indoor type of pet. I recommend rats. A pet like that could be 100% your responsibility and your mother wouldn't have to worry about potty training or barking.

[My Peanuts]

I'm not trying to make you feel bad, but if your parents are already talking about getting rid of Shadow after only a few days, then they are the worst kind of dog owners. Sorry, but it's true. This isn't your fault. Your parents are adults and need to understand that when you get any pet it is a commitment for that pet’s entire life. I had a dog that lived to be 18 years old and was on insulin shots everyday. That's commitment. It's absolutely terrible that after a few days of inconvenience they are ready to get rid of Shadow.

I also feel very strongly against dogs living outside. Like I said before, I have seen dogs living outside and it is no life at all; especially when you live in Canada. You have to think of Shadow outside year after year in the cold or heat. Maybe it is for the best that Shadow finds a new home while he is still young.