do you think it's better to have an indoor dog?

Answer 1

It depends on the breed. My farm dogs wouldn't want to be anywhere but where the livestock was, as their job was guarding and herding..When brought indoors, they behaved as if they were just in for a quick visit, and then back to the job they loved..

However, I have several dogs in my home right now, and they would rather be able to be out as much as they are in..
When I had a doggy door, and a farm, my 'house' dogs spent about equal time in and out..by their own choice..

I have one little mutt, that only wants to be where I am, whether in or out, and on the farm our Pug and Boston terrier stayed wherever we were..but the sight hounds and Dobermans were the ones constantly in and out the doggy door..

the sad dogs are the ones that are chained or penned and ignored..

Answer 2

I think animals should be able to go in AND out but I don't agree with the sentiment that just because an animal is an outdoor dog that it all of a sudden becomes an 'ornament' and not part of the family. Outdoor dogs don't get flees more just from being outside- They get flees from other dogs that have flees and they jump from dog to dog. So as long as the owner has cleaned the yard before putting the dogs there they shouldn't get flees. Dogs are used to being outside- They are an ANIMAL I personally don't think that the air conditioner is too good for dogs either. The other answers sound really snobby to me calling the dogs ornaments...

Answer 3

I certainly prefer my dogs to be indoor living rather than outdoor living. Tho, sometimes I have to MAKE my Border Collie come in from the sub zero temps when she has something that has caught her eye! For me, I can't see why you would want a dog if you aren't going to keep it inside the home with you. But as long as those who do keep their dogs outside are providing proper shelter and still ensuring the dog is properly socialized, then that's tolerable and to each their own I guess.

Answer 4

Well, there are a lot of typical questions like this all the time. Depending on where you live, you want an indoor dog. If you live in a big city with not a lot of room, and you get a little dog, then that would be a great indoor dog. If you have a big dog and live in a suburb or small open town, then an outdoor dog is great. Depending on if you like a small or big dog, and where you live. I live in a small town with a medium sized dog who is allowed outside anytime she wants,and my dog absolutely loves it. Hope you find the right dog to fit your lifestyle.

Answer 5

It's the safest way for a dog to live. They can't just dig out and get hit by a car. Weather is way to harsh for a plain old dog just to sit through. Like even here in Texas our weathers hit extremes that no dog should ever know. We have horrible rain storms, tornados, ice storms, bad icing's, sometimes really low temps, or extremly high temps. Small dogs shouldn't live pure outdoors. Its harder for them to maintain a core temperature so in the winter they get to cold and too hot in the summer. Larger dogs can handle it though and will do just fine with proper vaccines and medications to keep up with their needs. It does a country dog no harm as long as they've got shelter and something warm if they need it. It truly depends what you need to be able to keep the dog. If there are allergies out door dogs are better or if your a clean freak. I personally perfer having an indoor dog and my dogs aren't small. We have 3 german shepherds and a lab that run around our house but they are supervised. It allows me to have a close bond to my dogs and especially one named Buck. I can't stand having out door dogs because of my location which is right next to a highway which has hurt me before. My neighbor let my at the time outdoor dog out of the fence because she barked at them and she was slaughtered on the highway. It's marked that the impression of outside isn't the best. Inside is the smartest thing to me to be able to keep the dog half and half and well cared for.

Answer 6

yes they are cleaner and are less apt to get diseases from the critters outdoors. Every dog for the most part love to go outside and run around and play. Make sure they are up to date on all shots before keeping them out for long periods of time durring the day and make sure they are on a heartworm preventative reguardless of being indoors or out.

Answer 7

Absolutely.

Keeping a dog outside causes a lot of health concerns for the dog. They can easily become infested with ticks, fleas, mites, and other critters, depending on how well they are kept and where they are kept outside. Wet conditions can cause rashes and sores. In summer, fly bites can do grave damage to a dog's ears.

In addition, dogs are genetically designed to live within a pack, or family. They need contact with other members of their family, whether they are other dogs or whether they are humans, in order to bond with them and know where their place is. A dog that is kept outside on its own is deprived from contact with its pack and this goes against a dog's nature.

Answer 8

depends what kind of person the owner would be. Because if the owner is always home and like that the dog would be cool with the situation of not really being messy like an out door dog. but if the owner is always out side working out then is better to buy the out door dog. but yeah is better an indoor dog because they are more cleaner! it depends in the owners characteristics.

Answer 9

of course why else get a dog.... for a lawn ornament? if u want that buy a staute u don't have to love, feed,water or care for them!!!!? i feel a dog should be part of the family... however a working farm dog is different. as they are used to protect livestock but if u live in the country (with out livestock) or a town why stick a dog out side to live? it's just cruel i hate seeing dogs on chains and living in dog boxes and all the innteraction they get is at feeding time or to change the beding..once a week if they are lucky enough to get either.

Answer 10

Why have a pet if you plan on keeping them outdoors? I couldn't imagine having my Sissy-Baby-Sissy WiggleButt around only when I choose to be with her. I think if you want a pet and I mean any type of an animal you choose, that you spend as much time as possible with them. That's the whole reason for having a pet. A pet is an animal kept for companionship and enjoyment, as opposed to livestock, laboratory animals, working animals or sport animals, which are kept for economic reasons. The most popular pets are noted for their loyal or playful characteristics, some for their attractive appearances, or for their song. Pets generally seem to provide their owners with non-trivial health benefits; keeping pets has been shown to help relieve stress. There is now a medically-approved class of "therapy animals," mostly dogs, who are brought to visit confined humans. Walking a dog can provide both the owner and the dog with exercise, fresh air, and social interaction. Dogs and cats are the most common types of pets, both having very different character traits. The dog is seen as a loyal companion, who is more amenable to be trained, whereas a cat is more independent, and as such are not generally trained similarly to dogs (though both of these generalizations vary widely by breed). Both can be very intelligent and can form incredibly strong bonds with humans. Current studies show that 60-80% of dogs sleep with their owners at night in the bedroom, either in or on the bed.
Mine sleeps at the foot of my bed and before I leave for work she wants me to turn the TV while I'm gone. You can call her spoiled but it keeps her occupied while I'm gone and when I come home she's ready to go outside for a while. I do have a fenced in yard so she can run & play and do her thing while I take care of other things. But after a bit she wants back in & we either go back out to play for awhile or we stay inside and she will rest her head on my lap while I read the newspaper, and lay in the doorway while I prepare dinner and as the night goes on she is always right by my side and ready to do whatever it is I want to do. She is delighted to see me every time I come home, and she's always standing there looking at me with those beautiful eyes and wiggling her butt in delight.
I have an Austrian Shepherd and her name is Sissy-Baby-Sissy Wigglebutt.,and she is a herding dog by nature and believe me she barks at every animal that comes close to her property. But she is the loyalest and my best friend. I suggest if you choose to get a pet, pick one that tugs at your heart the minute you see it. That's the one that will show you the most enjoyment in life. Good Luck!