this is a question for someone else.. not me....
he wants to know if its better to leave the dog inside or outside when its raining and its lightning
2006-12-09 17:30:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes it's bad to leave him out. Ask your friend how he would like to be left out in those conditions. I think he should be reported to the humane society if he is doing it.
2006-12-09 18:42:24 · answer #1 · answered by doglover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the dog has anxiety issues when there is thunder or lightning, it is best to keep the dog indoors in a quieter area and possibly even crated or kept in a small room to help it feel safer and keep him out of any trouble he may cause. supervision is also a good idea in case the dog sustains self-inflicted injuries during any anxiety attacks, as many can.
if the dog doesn't seem to mind, as long as he has solid, waterproof, warm shelter, he should be fine outdoors. that being said, a dog shelter of that caliber can be expensive to come by as most that are sold are cheaply made. personally, i would bring the dog indoors. and i also live in california, with all my dogs inside.
2006-12-10 05:11:37 · answer #2 · answered by olivia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs are pack animals they need to be with their pack/ family. Isolating them can lead to horrible behavior problems. The least this person can do is let the dog in the house when it's raining. Also a dog left out side is required by law to have some sort of shelter.
I work at a humane socitey and I see these outdoor only dogs all the time and they tend to have issues because of lack of socializtion.
2006-12-10 02:32:00 · answer #3 · answered by Zoe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs do not lightning and thunder because they find it scary and will run awayno matter what breed. Best not to leave dog in the rain because Labradors can suffer from arthritis.
2006-12-10 01:37:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
labradors LOVE water, but electric? I think not. Lightning is an automatic danger sign for any animal, but pets have luxury of climate control because we want them to remain healthy. They can withstand the rain outdoors for short periods, an hour or so, in a climate like california, but they should always have some sort of shelter they can run to if it gets to be too much for them.
2006-12-10 01:39:48 · answer #5 · answered by ursa1960 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey, tell him or her its not good for a dog to stay outside in such a bad weather, the dogs going to be in a bad shape enduring something like that.
2006-12-10 02:31:43 · answer #6 · answered by yin 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Inside. Always inside with its people, and where it is less likely to be able to panic and run away if scared by thunder.
2006-12-10 06:25:33 · answer #7 · answered by renodogmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ISNT IT OBVIOUS HOW WOULD YOUR FRIEND LIKE TO BE OUTDOORS IN THE RAIN AND THUNDER DOGS LIKE ALL ANIMALS HAVE FEELINGS IF YOU KEPT IT OUTDOORS IN BAD WEATHER IT WOULD BE FRIGHTENED AND CATCH A COLD PLEASE HAVE SOME COMPASSION FOR YOUR LAB AND BRING HIM INSIDE WHEN THE WEATHERS BAD
2006-12-10 07:12:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for gods sake, imagine that u've been left outside while it's raining and lighting
2006-12-10 01:39:06 · answer #9 · answered by mangarocka 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋