i now have to keep my dog outside, does she think i dont love her anymore?

Question

my landlords found my dog inside.. i have had her since she was about 7 weeks old and she has been inside the whole time until now and she is now close to 4 months old. we are very close, but now she dosent have much to do with me and she is not her happy self will this affect her health? does she think i dont love her anymore?

I posted this question yesterday, andi was very upset when more than half of the answer i got in return told me to give her up. so that she would have a "home" and be "loved" she still has a home and i still love her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it is set up so that she can be right at the door and sneak in for a few while still being on the leash.. i let her off very often, and she has tons of toys.. also jsut becasue she is out said dosent mean that i wont still take care of her just as i did when she was in the house.. she still goes to the vet and things.. i was mainly worried about her being upset and not eating.. but she has been so thats a good thing.. thanks for the answers guys, but i think i got this one

Answer 1

I am afraid she does..she hasn't a clue as to what she is being punished for..so sorry for you, and her..
Just try to spend all the time you can with her, and bring her in when it is safe..Give her lots of toys outside, and teach, teach, teach! Give her basic obedience lessons, and then agility lessons, and she can feel special and loved again.. Teaching is nurturing..and what every good mom will do..so she will feel loved..
Having an outdoor dog is fine, but only if you can be an outdoor person, as well..there is nothing sadder than a lonley outdoor dog, forgotten and untrained..
If you can't spend quality time with her, it would be better to find her another home, while she is still young and cute..

the answer below does have truth to it..However, his dogs have the compnionship of other dogs..and he is active with them..THAT is very different than a dog left all alone....

You might also offer a deposit to your landlord..and show him that the dog does no damage in the home..

Answer 2

You are right that your dog thinks that you don't love her anymore. You really should consider finding a new place to live that allows pets. If this is not an option, you should find her a new home with people who will love and care for her just as you have tried to.

I know of an organization that can help you. They bring animals to PetsMart for adoption. The name of the organization is H.A.R.P.S. and there is also A.R.K. Contact either of these organizations and they will take your doggie and find her a good home where she will be happy. Just as an example of what they can do--I had a Jack Russell Terrier who I loved very much and she loved me but I could not keep up with her. She was much too hyper--it wasn't her fault--it's just the way that breed is. She also required more exercise than I could give her so I contacted my vet and the technician there told me of a lady who was a member of A.R.K. and she gave me the lady's phone number and I called and told her the problems that I was having with Ladybug. She came and met me and Ladybug and Leslie (the A.R.K. lady) and I talked for awhile. Before she came Leslie had told me to get Ladybug's favorite things together so she wouldn't be homesick and I had gotten them together. I had her blankie and a favorite bone and a ball or two and a plush animal for Ladybug. Leslie and Ladybug left together and now Ladybug has a nice home where she can get the exercise that she needs and she now has a big enough place. She is only about one hour away from right here. Please consider this option even if you think that it is sad--it is for you and for awhile it will be for your dog but it is the best thing for her. I do hope that you can find a place to live that allows pets so that you can keep your darling. Good luck!

Answer 3

i went through the same with with my dog he was inside for the first year of his life then i had to place him outside, just make sure you spend time with your dog and maybe sneak her n once n a while ( i do ) but buy a leash and one or two times a day you should walk your dog for that just the two of you time, she may like it outside more to see, maybe not but all you need to do is every time u walk by speak to her make sure you change her water and once in a while if possible take her off the leash o play n tell her good girl when you are hooking her back up. my dog enjoyed it at first then didnt like being outside, now he is ok with it and i make sure to give him attention daily, dont give up your dog just because she is out side good luck, plus dont forget the treats, balls for her to play with it will keep her entertained-

as far as my dogs disposition he is fine his health is fine hes actually put on more weight he is still happy than a mutha - theres nothing wrong with an outside dog, below freezing put her n the bathroom yeah but shell b alright -

Answer 4

Cats can be quite happy being "loners" and of course no one just puts them "outside".

Dogs are obligate pack members. They must be with someone or they become very distressed and unhappy.

Your landlord is totally in the wrong for making you so this and does not have a modicum understanding of animal behavior. You need to have this out with him -- maybe a dog behaviorist at a local humane society would be willing to talk to him about what he is making you do with your dog.

If you can assure the landlord you will be responsible for any damage the dog might do inside the house he should listen to reason.

Answer 5

Wow ,,, where did that tidbit come from
I have been running and showing dogs for over 50 years and I have never heard such hogwash. Outdoor dogs do just fine!!!!!!! And have been doing so for about 100,000 years.

Now for the question;
When transissioning a dog from inside to out side, there are several factors to considder. First and formost is how are you going to house the dog? They need shelter from the elements including the sun. Also it will be perfectlly normal for the dog to experence a little anxiety over being moved to a new enviorement, so you will need to make sure you spend some quality time with your dog.

Answer 6

If you love her and show her enough attention make sure she has good shelter outside, she will be fine. It will take some time to get used to at first. This does not mean you don't love her less. If I were you I'd look for a new place that does allow dogs, because I personally could not live somewhere where I couldn't have my dog by my side because she makes me feel better when she is at my side, I couldn't sit in my house and her her be sad outside. good luck, hope it works out for you.

Answer 7

Most likely yes. I got a puppy a few months back and both the adoption agency and the trainer I went to said that the dog will look to us as the pack leader. In a pack if a dog gets sick or is dieing, it is "voted off the island" and has to remain outside the pack. I was told that if you all of the sudden change it from an inside dog to an outside dog then it will think it is being excommunicated and be depressed.
That's what I was told.

Answer 8

Not love you anymore? I doubt that. Is she confused, sure she is. Remember she is 4 months old and doesn't understand what she did to deserve your sudden different treatment. Lots of TLC when you come home, but seriously have you thought of moving. That would be MY answer. But I don't know your circumstance so that might not be possible. This should not affect her health, be sure she is covered with both flea/tick (frontline) and at the right age, heartworm meds. The outside world is dangerous

Answer 9

Most likely she thinks that you are being mean or are mad at her. She doesnt understand why she is being punished. Dogs think like little kids.
I would consider finding another place to stay. If you want to keep your dog inside and she is not destructive talk it out with your landlord and if they dont listen, leave.
But your dog is like your kid, you signed up to care for her. So you have to do what is going to be best for you and her.

Answer 10

I know its hard to believe, but, yes we can hurt a dogs feelings. You may have to consider moving to a new apartment (with a fence). I hurt my dogs feelings yesterday when I shut the door to change clothes, (because we had company!!) My son said that when I did that, (at that time,) she started dragging around like she had lost her best friend. So next time she will go with me. We are trying to train her not to chew up the furniture and the baseboards and the walls....LOL. That's why she wasn't with me in the first place......God Bless Ya, and thanks for sharing your problem with us! .