Why do my dogs (St. BErnard, Lab, & Blue Healer) sleep outside when it is cold? I bought them a big 15x12 out building to sleep in when it gets cold, and we put straw in there along with each dog (3) a bed. They also have straw outside that they love, and they will not sleep inside unless it is raining. Is this normal for dogs?
2006-11-13 03:15:34 · 7 answers · asked by Jenna 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I also bought a nice house for my dog, and he never uses it. I think he was too hot in the summer, and he is just starting to feel a nice cool temperature now, although for us it is cold. dogs are not stupid. If they go in there when it is raining, they will use their house when they are cold. Unless you see them trembling or showing some discomfort, they are fine outside, as long as they have a warm place to get into if the get cold.
2006-11-13 03:21:11 · answer #1 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A dog house should not be much larger than the dog who is using it. His own body heat helps to warm the inside of the house. The building you provided can not be warmed by the dogs' body heat, so unless there is a heating system installed, it is not going to keep them any warmer than being outdoors.
Not knowing anything about their relationship, I would say one reason they are staying outside could be that they are not comfortable sleeping together in the building. Or, maybe something frightened them when in the building so they have a negative association with it. Or, they just prefer to be outdoors. Or, something else it would take too long to figure out.
2006-11-13 11:44:41 · answer #2 · answered by melissa k 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Their body temperature is high and if a blizzard occurred they would go inside, don"t worry you have provided them with a warm alternative, have you put a blanket over the straw, it would help them not to sleep directly on the straw. You can buy some inexpensive blankets or material at the Goodwill Store.
2006-11-13 11:28:30 · answer #3 · answered by mimi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the dogs are more comfortable out of the dog house they will be out of the dog house. If they are more comfortable in the dog house they will go in. Yes, it is normal. If they get cold enough they will go inside.
2006-11-13 11:18:05 · answer #4 · answered by vbryant52 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure it is normal. People live in houses naturally. Dogs wouldn't look for a building in nature.
2006-11-13 11:22:04 · answer #5 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes the breads that you mention are cold wether dogs and enjoy the cold.
2006-11-13 11:18:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs might get claustrophobic.They are gust like you and me.
2006-11-13 11:24:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋