Runoff of the Daisy thread-kinda!

[sasvermont]

Hunting dogs and working dogs are often left outside. I think working Huskies often prefer outside to the inside. Beagles and Spaniels often used for hunting are kept outside. It is the owner's choice in all instances. I, for one, remember my parents allowing the dogs in the "back hall" when the temperatures dropped so low the dog would cry to come in..... I never knew it was so hard on a dog until I got old enough to understand.

All that said, it is really up to the owner to take the necessary steps to socialize the dog and keep it well fed and vetted. Usually, if there is failure, it is all around. Pets take a great deal of care, inside or out! Out could be more difficult if you are truly faithful to the process.

Tim is one of many folks in this world, who think of dogs as not an inside pet and part of the family. It is his choice!

It is not my style, for sure, but let's give Tim room to make one more move in the right direction .... and rehome Daisy, to just the right home. We will never really know what the final decision will be........never.

[critter crazy]

I for one have no problems with someone having an outside dog. What I dont like is when the dog is neglected, because it is outside. Kind of like, "out of sight, out of mind". Dogs need to be properly taken care of, and yes this can be done if the dog lives outside. But moer often then not, outside dogs,are left on their own, get no socialization, no interaction ect..... Yes this can also happen to indoor dogs. People need to take responsibility for their pets, and do everything needed to make sure the animal leaves a good life. They are not a toy, to be just tossed aside, when you get bored.

[coco-bean]

so i just got home from the park. Good news is we are not the only ones spending quality time for with out pets i happen to see 3 different people with their doggies. Bad news is...the last doggie i saw happen to not be on a leash and the guy was running towards me while we were walking(on leashing i might add) and it was just me...so i have 3 very large breed doggies, who might i add are pretty strong, with some guy running TOWARDS me with his dog not on a leash...yea it was fun let me tell ya! well cainan really didnt like this dog and was growling like crazy as i tried to walk around the dog, it just stood in my way sniffing all my doggies and the man just kept running, didnt even call his dog for not even joking @ least 30-45 seconds... duh!
BUT at least he's playing with his dog i guess haha!

[Freedom]

Anyone concerned about a dog in their area, maybe you could email this person for ideas, suggestions!

[Danegirl2208]

Now my dogs are inside dogs i wouldn't have it any other way, and neither would they..But let me say this:

chains do not abuse dogs..PEOPLE do

I am not against having dogs outdoors or RESPONSIBLE chaining..What i DO see as a bad thing is NEGLECT..But what people fail to see is that neglect can happen anywhere not just on the end of a chain. To think that everyone who chains their dog is scum and that they are neglecting their dogs, is absolutly ridiculous.

[Suki Wingy]

Just wanted to add, my pup used to get tied out to a tree in the front yard while we were doing yard work or playing, or at a store for a few minutes while we ran in, but he did get incredibly defensive from it so we've stopped. He does go out in the fenced in yard unatended about 45 minutes or more a day when it's nice out but it's his choice. Me, I rather have a pair of geese for protection. I can see a pack of hounds or other working dogs living in a barn or outside though.

[Roxyluvsme13]

There's also this other campaign, can't remember the name, that lets you experience the life of a chained dog or something like that. I would do it, but my mom wouldn't let me..

[shais_mom]

Just wanted to add, my pup used to get tied out to a tree in the front yard while we were doing yard work or playing,

Keegan used to get tied when she was a puppy at times at my parents house - now I'm not even sure where the tie out at their house. I usually have her on leash for potty trips - Tho she does go offleash quite a bit. The only time she is tied to a tree now is when I mow the yard. I like to have her outside with me to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air too but she likes to be the Neighborhood PR person so ya never know where she is going to end up. So I mow the area where the tie out is and then tie her to it and finish the yard.