I never understood the point in having a dog if it's kept
outside the house. Some of our younger PT members
have parents who insist on outside accomodations for a dog,
but that's a different circumstance. The parents have final say.

I could never have a dog and not have him/her trained to live
inside with people. Both people & the dogs miss out on so much
by living separately. I want my friends close to me.