Puppy 20 questions

**Giselle** · 02-11-2008, 02:06 AM

If one were to chain a dog out for an extremely long time and never bring it into the family, aggression can certainly develop. That's why many states have chaining laws:
http://www.dogsdeservebetter.com/home.html

However, if one were to chain a dog briefly to allow it to eliminate, I don't think that's a problem at all, especially if you keep it to a minimum of, say, 20 minutes or so.

**Danegirl2208** · 02-11-2008, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by Giselle

If one were to chain a dog out for an extremely long time and never bring it into the family, aggression can certainly develop. That's why many states have chaining laws:
http://www.dogsdeservebetter.com/home.html

However, if one were to chain a dog briefly to allow it to eliminate, I don't think that's a problem at all, especially if you keep it to a minimum of, say, 20 minutes or so.

You are absolutely right..a dog that is left out without proper care can become aggressive. But there IS such a thing as proper chaining. A well rounded dog receiving adequate care, and love will NOT become aggressive if chained.
Those laws you are talking about are ridiculous and I personally do not like DDB...why they are at it they might as well try and ban crating too..Because abuse can happen anywhere not just at the end of a chain..it all comes down to responsible ownership. This is a very touchy subject for me as a responsible owner who tethers her dogs. Sorry Sirrahsim, did not mean to turn this into a chaining debate.

**Sirrahsim** · 02-11-2008, 02:36 PM

It's ok. I know that emotions can run high when it comes to our fur families. I certainly don't agree with leaving a dog on a chain ALL the time but I will continue to tie her out for short periods of time.

**caseysmom** · 02-11-2008, 02:39 PM

Check your local laws, that is against the law here in california, and I think for a great reason.

**Danegirl2208** · 02-11-2008, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by caseysmom

Check your local laws, that is against the law here in california, and I think for a great reason.

I do not think its illegal in Texas..I will check it out for her though.

**caseysmom** · 02-11-2008, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by Danegirl2208

It's illegal to tie your dog out for short periods of time there? How ridiculous.

There are people who's dogs are tied our 24/7. I don't think they are going to go after someone who has their dog out for a short time, I am not sure about that though I would have to look it up.

**Karen** · 02-11-2008, 03:20 PM

Our dogs always had a chain with a long run when they were out in the yard. They were never left out when we weren't home, never left out overnight or all day, just when they wanted "out." They were in no way ever aggressive, as they were well-trained, well-socialized well-loved pets.

Being tethered when outside has nothing to do with it, though if she's out on the tether and you and the boys are also out, beware of human feet getting tangled in the line! You'll get nimble about it after a bit! And all our dogs, except Gracie, the Great Dane, learned how to untangle themselves. Gracie, sadly, just wasn't that bright, and would sometimes wind herself completely around the lilac bush, for example, then bark to be let in because she was stuck!

**caseysmom** · 02-11-2008, 03:22 PM

Here's an article I found, dogs are allowed to be out for 3 hours

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/s...9-1m2dogs.html

**Danegirl2208** · 02-11-2008, 03:42 PM

I believe parts of Texas have passed anti-tethering laws..couldn't find much about it though. What a shame that reponsible owners have to be punished for the actions of irresponsible owners.

And just to add, I know SEVERAL people (breeders mostly) who own multiple dogs whose primary means of containment is chaining. They spend hours exercising their dogs, and just spending time with them..these are the owners that get hit the hardest with idiotic laws like these. Once again it all comes down to responsible ownership..you can not leave a dog chained all day and night with no attention or care. But it is possible to responsibly chain a dog as a primary means of containment.

**Sirrahsim** · 02-11-2008, 04:16 PM

It is only against the law here in Texas if the dog is chained in such a way that her movement is "unreasonably restricted" as defined in the by laws. Putting a Pup out with a well fitted collar on a nice long tether is perfectly fine.
Here is a link to the Texas laws:
http://www.companionsforlife.org/Ant...1-07%20PDF.pdf

**Danegirl2208** · 02-11-2008, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by Sirrahsim

It is only against the law here in Texas if the dog is chained in such a way that her movement is "unreasonably restricted" as defined in the by laws. Putting a Pup out with a well fitted collar on a nice long tether is perfectly fine.
Here is a link to the Texas laws:
http://www.companionsforlife.org/Ant...1-07%20PDF.pdf

aw ok..that is great.