How cold is too cold for my pupppy to be outside?

Question

My boyfriend and I just got a puppy about 3 weeks ago. We learned pretty quick it is pretty hard to keep him from using the potty on the floor and chewing on everything including me. So we built a pin outside, it is big and its got a coverd area. my boyfriend says he is fine outside at night that he is covered with hair. I feel bad because I feel like he might get sick or be suffering because he is cold. Fur can only help so much right??

Answer 1

If you put on a sweater and go outside, the dog is cold if you are..unless it is a Nordic breed, such as husky.
Train the dog..He won't get ANY training being outside..I guess your bf will put his kids outside, too?

Answer 2

If it is below 35 degrees your dog should not be outside for any longer then one hour. Also if it is cold enough that you have to be covered up or can see your breath it is too cold for you puppy... poor little thing... you have to expect this kind of behavior with a puppy chewing and housebreaking can take up to two years to get your dog to stop this behavior.. if you find you can't keep it inside and it is cold out for the majority of the year where you live it would be in the dogs best interest to have a owner that is able to keep him inside

Answer 3

WELL....I just got a new puppy, and my boyfriend and I are so diligent in taking care of our puppy. It makes me really mad that you two are ok with letting a little puppy stay outside during the winter season. IS YOUR BOYFRIEND OUT OF HIS MIND!?!?!?!!Listen, find a CRATE at the nearest dog store, and ask them, the breeder, or the store owner about housebreaking. You need to housebreak your puppy in order for you be successful in training him. What ever you do, dont let him sleep and potty in the same area. Have designated areas for the puppy to sleep and a place for the puppy to do its business. Puppies usually nip (bite/chew)in the beginning, ocassionally and ONLY ocassionally tap its nose LIGHTLY when and only when he nips you (not much after he nips you since he will not be able to associate the biting and the tapping of his nose)and in a strict voice say No! DO NOT yell at the puppy, because he will only get more aggressive. If you do not have time for him, Please return him or sell him to someone who can take care of him so he can find a better and SAFE place to live in. You need to spend A LOT of time with the puppy the first couple of weeks. HE WILL GET COLD, AND FREEZE IF YOU KEEP HIM OUTSIDE, AND EVENTUALLY GET VERY VERY SICK!!! Be Careful, and do the right thing!

Answer 4

First of all I think you and your boyfriend made a big mistake getting this puppy!!!!!!!!!! You sound as if you don't want to or have the time to train it. Do the dog the favor by finding him a good/loving home. I don't think any puppy should ever be tied outside! How is he to learn? When you go outside with a coat on do you get cold? I'm sure you do and you're not outside 24/7. FIND THE POOR PUPPY ANOTHER HOME!!!!!

Answer 5

Fur is good but not absolute protection.Train the puppy to sleep in a box or crate (depending on the size) next to you and your boyfriend in the bed. Train the puppy to sleep or chew on the chew toy quietly without needing the urge to go outside. In the morning, wake the pup up and take them out around 5am or 6am. The dog will fall into a bed time trend leading to no box/crate and holding the bathroom longer both day and night. Things will fall into place; lol, belive me, life will be easier.

Answer 6

Unless he is forever going to be an "outside only" doggy, you need to bring him in and start housebreaking him. You will have some accidents, but most puppies learn relatively quickly with crate training (google it for more info). If he is going to be outside all the time, make sure you have a water source that won't freeze (they make water bowls that keep the water moving), places he can get in out of the snow and rain and wind, and plenty of blankets in the enclosed portion to keep him warm. If it gets extremely cold, bring him inside. Also, remember that his being outdoors doesn't mean you don't have to spend time with him and train him to be obedient.

Answer 7

Yes, but still, it depends, if your dog is under fourteen weeks old and the temperature outside is below 41 degrees, your puppy should stay indoors. Not only does the cold stress out their immune system, which increases their chance of getting sick, but also you puppy needs to stay indorrs to bond with you, especially at this age. In my opinion, keep the dog indoors for the next three months, and see how it goes.

Answer 8

Me and my boyfriend just got a pitbull puppy 3 days ago. He completely avoids the snow. For him any thing under 40 below is to cold for him. And throw some blankets in his pin or a heater or something.

Answer 9

Have you ever wondered why dogs howl at night when they are left alone? You two just don't get it. Dogs love their owner, but thrive on attention. Decide that you will give him love and TLC. Train him where to go. Get some training yourself. If you have a puppy it is like getting a new baby from the hospital. You have to live and learn. Baby poos, you need to change him. Doggie poos, you need to clean it up. Grow up and inform yourselves on how a dog should be treated. They love companionship. If you love the dog you will treat him better. That bf should live in the pen, how about that?

Answer 10

Do not do that. Most puppies need to go out SEVERAL times a day. If he even looks like he needs to pee, take him out. Scold him if you catch him IN the act, but NEVER afterwards because he won't understand. If that doesn't work, try crate-training. Leaving a dog outside is seperating him from his pack and family. It's cruel.