How do you teach your dog to stay outddoors, after it's gotten use to the indoors?

Question

We have a huge german shepherd. My parent treat it like it's a small dog, but really it's 102 pounds.. We are moving into a new house that does not let dogs inside, they have to stay outdoors.. So my question is how? How do we get her use to it?? Thanks

For anyone who saids i'm creul.. In my book big dogs stay outdoors.. We have 3 dogs, 2 are smaller and stay indoors, but Kayla are shepherd is 102 pounds.. Any trainer will tell you German shepherd are out door dogs!! I love animals, and i have voluteer at the local shelter and veterinaries. I plan to work at a kennel soon!! So it hurts me to hear people call me mean, when half the people in the worl d with dogs keep them out doors.. I don't abuse my animals, and we don't plan to keep her out 24/7 just most of the time.. P.S my dogs probally get more attentation then half of ya'll!!

Answer 1

German Shepherds have very dense coats, so normally I would say it wouldn't be a problem. However, because you're moving in the middle of winter, she will not have her heavy winter coat. Make sure she has a doghouse or other shelter with straw for insulation. Runners work better than chains for tethering because she won't get tangled up in anything. (I've seen dogs get hanged by jumping off their doghouse and the chain got caught up on something.) If you have a chain link runner, fasten boards to the outside to block the wind. Be sure all fasteners are turned to the outside to prevent injury. Don't allow her to run in a fenced back yard when you are not with her. She will get into way too much trouble. Period.
Make sure you check on her often. She needs fresh water several times a day since it will freeze quickly. Take her for walks daily to make sure she gets enough exercise and to help with boredom.

This issue is more than just about warmth and safety. Since she's been a housepet for so long, you can expect some behavioral issues, such as overexcitedness/jumping when you go out to see her, and possibly depression or agression from being alienated from her family. German Shepherds are guardians of their family, plain and simple. She will not be the same dog when that is taken away from her. I wish you the best of luck.

Blessings

Answer 2

What are you renting a house?

Why are you moving into a place that will not accept your pet? That is just wrong. You can't leave your dog outside, that is cruel.

Sounds like you have put your dog into the following category:

Each year, in this country alone, millions of healthy, adoptable cats and dogs are killed because there are not enough homes for them all. Too many companion animals competing for too few good homes is the most obvious consequence of uncontrolled breeding. Living creatures have become throwaway items to be cuddled when cute and abandoned when inconvenient.

Moving is one of the top reasons why people get rid of their pets. You guys should have thought about this before you selected the place you want to live. Now your dog will be homeless and lonely!!

Answer 3

Its pretty cruel to make a dog stay outdoors. Even with insulated dog houses, during the winter even huskies and shepards can get frost bite and cracks in the pads of their feet. The risks are greater for older dogs.
As well dogs are very social creatures and love time for cudling, companionship, and play. They get very bored sitting outside alone, especially when they are used to inside and being in other peoples company. You may also get a lot of complaints from neighbors who report you as some people believe that as a form of animal abuse, or from neighbors who complain because a dog who lives outdoors is guaranteed to bark at people or animals.
Though it is hard perhaps you should look into other options such as finding her a different home, perhaps even a friend or relative would be willing.

Answer 4

It is very important to acclimate your dog to the outdoors... you have to gradually get the dog used to living outside... If you just put your dog outside,without helping it to gradually get used to the different climate and surroundings...unfortunately, you will end up with a very stressed animal that will probably get sick and need veterinarian care. An option you have is to consult with your vet - they can help you acclimate your pet. Also, a large dog like a shepherd, needs a kennel with a well insulated/heated house and a clean run that can be disinfected regularly... Make sure that your dog has lots of clean fresh water... very important in the winter months as well as the summer...

Answer 5

You have to get her used to it now...little by little before the move. Put her out on the chain for an hour, then a couple of hours, then overnite over the course of a couple of weeks. Make sure she has a nice comfortable doghouse and give her an old blanket to sleep on the house so that when she is outside it won't be so different. Get her doghouse before the move so she gets used to it, also.

Answer 6

Give it toys to keep it occupied and happy and be sure to spend as much time as possible with it. Take your shepherd for plenty of walks. Shepherds are breed to watch over it's flock and territory. In this case you and your family and it's yard. Be sure to give lots of love and attention, so that she does not feel that she has been abandoned or that she has lost status with the pack/family. Status is very important with animals especially dogs.

Answer 7

You should find housing that allows your dog indoors. Pets need to be considered when moving too.

No dog should be banished to the outside.

Answer 8

I think you should have thought about that before finding the new house. If your dog is an inside dog, he will never get used to be outside alone.

Answer 9

thats really cruel. thats a pet, it should not be forced to live outside all day every day. please do the dog a favor and turn it in to a local shelter so that someone can adopt and properly care for the dog. i hear too many stories of people who think its ok to leave a dog outside when in reality its very very cruel and cause the dog severe mental damage. PLEASE, get them to give the dog to someone who can care for it and love it. treating a dog that way is completely unacceptable, ask any good dog trainer.

Answer 10

You don't. Find the dog a new home.