What an awful sound!!!!

[Tonya]

Poor baby! I hope they start giving him some attention! I'd send them that note if I were you.

I'm sorry, but I do disagree on the outside dog thing. I think it is possible for a dog to be well balanced and happy and be outside only...When the humans practically live outside. If might be hard for some of you to understand that, especially if you are used to city dogs. But, I've grown up in a farming community, around lots of working ranch doggies. If the humans spend their days outdoors with the dog, I think it is harmless for the dogs to simply sleep outside.

My dad's dog is outside only. They have better quality time then most dogs. He's "helping" my dad all day long on the field. He goes everywhere my dad goes. They talk and give each other hugs and kisses throughout the day. At the end of the day, they jump in the pool together. After that, my dad actually prepares a special warm meal for him. Then, he tucks him in his climate controlled house. (Heating pad, space heater aimed at it in winter, fan in summer). Does that sound depressing and neglected?

Of course there is an acceptation. There are lots of people who work all day, come home, spend 5 minutes feeding and talking to their dogs...and then wonder why they have behavioral problems. That is wrong.

I think that we all need to understand that there are thousands of different people here. We come from all regions; from harsh climates to beautiful climates. From blue collar, to white collar... From cities to rural areas. We do not all live the same lifestyles. We do not all face the same dangers and worries. What is good for one isn't always good for the other. That doesn't mean it is wrong. There is one thing that we all have in common. We love animals. If we love our animals, we of course do what we think is best for them.