He will run off with other dogs for a bit, but comes back. I own over 50 acres and just don't see the reason to tie him up.
2007-02-20 02:59:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Well, depending on the laws in your area and who is doing the Ac work, letting him roam could create a problem. On the other hand, there is a huge attempt right now to make tethering illegal which is a shame. After all, if your dog has food, water and shelter from the sun or rain etc., and isn't tethered all the time then tethering can allow him some fresh air and keep him from roaming during the hours that his neighborhood buddies are apt to draw him away. What is really depressing about this anti tethering movement is that I have seen many dogs confiscated only to be euthanized because some overly zealot hyped y on animal rights propaganda person who thought they knew better brought them to a shelter that ended up destroying the dog. As far as I am concerned if people don't have the ability to provide for a dog and they are not bringing it to a better life long home, they have no business seizing dogs. Sometimes a dog tethered in an area actually allows people coming and going to be able to socialize with the dog because they walk past it, so even though people want to make one size fits all judgments that does not mean they are correct in every situation. Further there are dogs that leap fences and tethering can be needed inside fenced areas also. Of course the choice is yours, but so are the consequences of your choice. A dog running at large can cause or get into problems, and with overly zealot activists running around nowadays so can a tethered one.
2007-02-20 03:14:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should never let your dog run loose period. Expecially in the country. There are some "animals" that will think that you dog is easy prey. You should try to corner off maybe 1/2-1 acre so he can run around in there. You might want to consider getting another dog if you dont have a lot of time to play with the first. He is probably running off because he is bored and would rather be in a "pack."
If you dont like the idea of cornering off a bit of an acre then you should deffinitly tie him up. You can get a fine if someone sees your dog running loose.
If you own a ranch with livestock then I could see you letting to keep your dog out to keep off the predators.
If you just own them, and they are fenced off or something then you should have like a really loud item that you can train you dog to come home at the sound of it like after an hour.
But if you dont have your property fenced off, or there are many predators in the countryside, such as coyotes or wolfs, I would deffinitly suggest making a little dog run!
2007-02-20 03:16:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay attention to the News reports on how wild animals and Cyotes are coming closer and closer to homes because of two things:
1. Lands where they use to run in now a subdivision
2. People leave food outside for their pet be it a dog or cat
Cyotes run in packs and assist each other in bringing down prey. If they have been coming into you country home yard at night because of food or water left out, don't be surprised that if they have to compete against your dog for the food they will. And unfortunately as we hear on the news all the time, the Cyotes win!
Alway keep you dog fenced in or on a leash / chain. It is very important that if you do leave your dog outside pay attention to what the dog is doing and what lurking around the area. If you need to go shopping or away from the house, place the dog inside the house or a kennel while you are gone. Wish I lived out in the country again LOL.
2007-02-20 03:32:52 · answer #3 · answered by djconlee1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he always comes back and doesn't bother any neighbors then I don't see a reason to tie him up either. He probably enjoys the freedom, I don't tie my dog up either and I live on a lake lot which is less then 1 acre and she does fine becasue she minds well.
2007-02-20 03:31:00 · answer #4 · answered by Vogue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never tie up a dog and never just let them run free without fencing. I suggest fencing in about 1/2 acre.
2007-02-20 03:07:55 · answer #5 · answered by KathyS 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
if he stays on ur property and is well trained-then let him loose. if u r uncertain with him- build a a pen for him for him to run around safely with toys (dont use chicken wire) since you have a lot of land maybe make the pen an acre or half.
if u tie ur dog up-in some place its the law that it cant be done for more then 5 hours
2007-02-20 04:56:10 · answer #6 · answered by <333 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's all well and good, IF your dog actually stays on YOUR property and doesn't disturb neighbors or run into the road. I personally would not be willing to risk this. Even a dog that normally stays clear of the road can be lured into it by another animal. I would personally keep my dog contained, whether that be tied up or in a proper kennel. Just not worth the risk IMO.
2007-02-20 03:07:00 · answer #7 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
NO! Never tie up a dog. Unless it is just to take him/her to go potty. Other wise never tie up a dog! Get fencing so the can run around. Please don't tie up the dog!
2007-02-20 03:15:49 · answer #8 · answered by Jessica H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you received a violation notice of him running loose?
With that much land I don't see why he should be tied or chained. Does he get into trouble when he is out? Does he come back injured? Is he neutered? Are there Ferrel dogs out there?
I wouldn't chain him. Unless there are problems with him roaming. What are your state regulations on that?
2007-02-20 03:24:38 · answer #9 · answered by bluebonnetgranny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dog harassing stock may legally be shot. The only proof needed is it being in the livestock enclosure.
Not to mention country still has roads _ with cars & trucks to hit him
2007-02-20 04:51:22 · answer #10 · answered by ragapple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋