1 is a boxer, the rest have a thick coat.
2006-10-15 05:25:05 · 12 answers · asked by L 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If you signed a lease and she knew you had indoor pets when you moved in, you can fight it. If I were you I would keep my pets inside where they belong. If any aren't housetrained, put it in the garage until you teach it house manners. Definitely keep the boxer inside except to potty.
2006-10-15 11:38:20 · answer #1 · answered by grrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
States have laws about animals being outside in real cold weather. Try calling or going in to a local SPCA or Humane Society and asking them for tips too. If your yard is fenced go to some place and get one of those quick set up fence systems. For a 6 ft. by 6 ft. square it is around $200 where I am. You can attach it to the fence that is already there and make it a little bigger. Also get a really heavy thick tarp. One large enough to cover the back side, some of the sides and the top, that will cut down on wind. I would also get X-large doghouses. Depending on if you have say 4 dogs just get 2 houses, that way there will be heat from 2 dogs in one house to help. Straw is also good to stack behind, and on the sides, it is also good to put in the dog houses. If you have a wal-mart go and get some blankets. They have them here for $4.88 so they aren't real expensive, or you could try a Goodwill type store. You may be able to find even thicker blankets or comforters. I hope all this helps!!! Good Luck!!
2006-10-15 12:57:06 · answer #2 · answered by wiazardofoz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A boxer is not an outdoor dog due to its thin coat. Even if your other dogs have thick coats I do not recommend keeping the dogs outside. Do you mean you are planning on chaining them or keeping them outside all the time in a fenced area? Dogs are pack animals and it is mental torture for them to be chained or fenced outside away from their humans. Dogs chained outside are more likely to bite.
http://www.hsus.org/pets/issues_affecting_our_pets/animal_abuse_and_neglect/the_facts_about_chaining_or_tethering_dogs.html
http://www.unchainyourdog.org/Facts.htm
The landlord absolutely can make you keep your pets outside if your lease says "no pets" or that pets must be outside. If I were you I would think about moving.
2006-10-15 12:30:32 · answer #3 · answered by Rags to Riches 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Boxers aren't supposed to live outside... I have one, and did all the research... make sure the dog house is insulated well, use hot water bottles, get him a coat and make sure there are lots of blankets he can curl up in...Then start looking for a new place to live...you may want to look into buying, it's a buyers market right now!
2006-10-15 12:33:49 · answer #4 · answered by i_love_my_mp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know how old your pets are; how long have they been indoors; or where you live.....
You can't just start leaving them outside, especially the boxer. It is cruel and the boxer will not be able to adapt. Call your local humane society and see if they can't help you with your dilemma.
If I were you I'd also check your county ordinances regarding pets. Where I live you are only allowed two......
2006-10-15 12:34:56 · answer #5 · answered by Patricia D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps suggest you will put them outside during the day and at night or during extremely cold or bad weather days (such as rain or snow), you will bring them inside and keep them crated.
But I don't think she can force you to put them outside. If she allowed them indoors before she can't just up and change her mind. If she threatens to evict you for it, she MUST find you a suitable home that allows indoor pets and THEN she has to pay your rent. She allowed them when you moved in and she has to allow them until you move out or find you a similar or better housing that will mimic your current lease agreement (saying pets are allowed).
2006-10-15 12:30:14 · answer #6 · answered by Adoption P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a fenced in kennel. and put tarp on all sides and the top. just make shure you can open the door. I would then buy a couple of bales of hay and line the bottom of the kennel. Put up a big dog house, because you said you had more than one. Then I would fatten them up a bit, now this is just me saying it,and then they should be fine. if you are worried about the water freezing up, you can buy heated water dishes.
2006-10-15 12:32:32 · answer #7 · answered by pinkpanther_2006 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, move to another location that allows pets asap, if you can. Next, make sure your dogs have adequate protection from the cold blustery winter. Get them dog houses with heat. I know that is expensive, but you want them protected, don't you? Make sure their water is not frozen in winter months. Give them lots of blankets to burrow in. After all this, wouldn't it be easier to move?
2006-10-15 13:06:20 · answer #8 · answered by Lilypie99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wrap the boxer in alternating layers of tin foil and strips of old carpet.Or you could duck tape the other dogs around the one with short hair.If you were good, like me,you could train them to hide under the bed when she comes over.
2006-10-15 12:35:43 · answer #9 · answered by isaacchef 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this might sound silly but you should give it a nice warm dog coat then they will be very warm. they have dog jackets in all sizes
2006-10-15 12:33:05 · answer #10 · answered by dogluvr 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋