I also believe that forcing a pet dog to live outside 24/7 with little to no attention, is pointless and cruel. If that person has a warm, sheltered place for their dogs, feeds and waters them well and spends a lot of time with them, I have no problem with that. But of course I believe all dogs should be allowed to spend time with their family indoors.

Gonzo has a doggy door, but he's usually inside when we're home. He gets at least 2-3 hours of activity, walks runs and ball-playing, ever day. He has never tried to escape the yard, because he's very well exercised before we leave and we have a large yard with a re-inforced 6' wood fence. If it's bad weather or there will be no one home for more than a couple hours (which is rare), he stays inside.