Thanks, Kay. I am getting a little sick of defending myself everytime someone else posts about their outdoor dog!Originally Posted by Kfamr
My dogs are not kept outside 24-7. They ALL have access to the house. They may have to take shifts or stay in certain areas to avoid bloodshed, but they are all allowed in. The older dogs spend most of the day inside. I'm pretty sure I could train Paxil and Preacher to use a litter box, but I'm not going there!
None of my dogs are kept on chains. They have over four fenced acres to run and play in. They all have insulated dog houses filled with straw. Constant access to water...I use troughs designed for horses with a heating element in them to prevent the water from freezing.
I spend much more than an hour a day with them. Just feeding and filling the water troughs can take longer than that! I've spent more than hour with them before I leave for work in the morning! They have tons of toys, bones, balls ect to play with.
They also get all the vet care they need on a regular basis, plus any emergency care they may require. I am quite sure that my bills financed my vet's new clinic!
I did a big post about this a couple weeks ago, not doing anymore. My dogs are much loved and well-cared for.
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