keeping a dog tied 24/7?

Question

Do you think it is right to keep a dog tied up 24/7?
I do not,Dogs should be part of the family.To keep
them tied is not right.

There is no law saying you can not do it.A lot of country people do this
keep their dog tied 24/7 even when
the weather is below zero.

Answer 1

Depends on what they are tied to.

But generally, no. Dogs are loving, loyal, social creatures! What is the point in having a dog if you just leave it tied out back and don't enjoy what it can bring to your life?

Unfortunately, as long as they have shelter, food and water, by law they aren't doing anything wrong.

Poor dog!

Answer 2

No way. That's like being in a prison cell but with no walls. I think animals should roam in a safe supervised area for hours everyday. The dog needs to be social with people, and others, and also get some excerise. That's not a good life for a dog to have to be tied up 24/7.

Answer 3

Well, when I was growing up, my mom or dad wouldn't let pets inside the house because they stink and ruin the carpet. Then once, my parents left on vacation for a week so we (meaning my brothers and I) let the dog come inside the house. We had him trained but the minute he walked in, he peed on the floor. We cleaned it up the best we could and when we finished, we found a surprise on the carpet downstairs. Needless to say, my parents walked in from their vacation, smelled that the dog had been inside, and yelled at us. What we did instead was build a nice dog house and every winter, we would put old blankets, pillows, etc. and line the dog house with straw and a tarp. This kept my dog warm and happy. I think they like the outdoors better. At least my dog did. We had a 150 ft. cord he was tied to, so he could walk around and stuff. Keeping them tied up is a law in my state. Either it's indoors, or tied up. To be otherwise is illegal for the safety of others.

Answer 4

I agree with you 100% to keep a dog tied up 24/7 is not only not right, it IS against the law in many parts of the country; it's called animal cruelty & people have been prosecuted & had their dogs taken away from them, for just such an offense!

Answer 5

I don't like to see dogs tied up. Why people do this is beyond me. They are missing out on a wonderful relationship with the animal. California, where I live, just passed a law prohibiting 24/7 dog tie ups. I wonder how they are going to enforce it, but that's a different issue.

Answer 6

Not all dogs are necessarily part of the family (although all three of mine are), but hunting dogs that are not part of the family are generally kept in kennels and allowed to exercise a bit every day. No, keeping a dog tied 24/7 is cruel to the dog. They need attention and exercise. I highly recommend Invisible (electric) Fence. Most dogs can be easily trained on it and they get exercise and safety at the same time.

Answer 7

Well, a lot of country people have big older dogs,and some of them were bred for Arctic weather like the Husky or Malamute. (Although those aren't typical country dogs.) Anyway, what do you propose we do with their OLD HUGE DOGS if we take them away from their homes EAT THEM? Maybe we should chop them up and put them in dog food? NOPE What will happen is that they will be PUT TO SLEEP. I think they are happier outside enjoying life. One more thing, there are laws about 24/7, and laws about shelter food and water. Tethering is fine for many animals particularly ones that are tethered where people get to come say hello to them a lot and ones that are tethered inside of fences because they jump them and roam free without tethering. Also WHO is watching 24/7 PROVE that they are tethered 24/7! Who are you Tammy Grimes? Have you tied yourself to tree for 24/7 and watched a dog so that you have actual proof? Tammy is about to face a trial for stealing a dog that ended up dead and she would not produce after the theft. I think dogs deserve better than a nut like Tammy Grimes

Answer 8

A dog shouldn't be tied up 24/7. I don't think dogs have to live inside all the time though. Mine are happy spending all day in the fenced yard then they come in to sleep or if its cold. Mine even like to sleep on the porch in the summer sometimes. Some people just don't want dogs running around inside, so even if the dog is in a yard you still need to play with it. They need that social interaction.

The only time its ok to tie up a dog is if you are outside at someone's house and you leash it to a tree so it doesn't run off or get into things. Also its ok to tie the dog outside if you don't have a fenced yard, and its a nice day but you can't spend hours walking the dog. Nothing wrong with putting a dog on a long tie-out, with some water and a bone. But this is something you only do for a couple hours or so.

Not all dogs are pets though. Working dogs don't really need people to play with them but they shouldn't be tied up at all. Some dogs on farms just hang out in the yard until its time to hunt, but they have other dogs to keep them company and they have room to play. That's not a bad life for a dog.

Answer 9

A dog chained up is a statement more about the owner than the pup. To me, it says that the owner didn't want to take the time to properly teach their pet how to be a good member of the family. So many people think that a puppy is a great idea until they realize it takes time to get a well behaved companion animal.

Dogs are pack animals which makes them naturally want to be with their family. So no, it's not good for the owner or the dog.

Answer 10

Of course it's not right.

Find out if there are laws in your City, County or State against this. (It is unlawful in some cities, counties, States!) If so, report it!

Is the dog being fed, watered and protected from bad weather (i.e. cold, rain, heat)? These, too, could be issues that your city, county or State would consider animal abuse if the dog's basic needs are being neglected.

People who do this often just want a "guard dog" for protection. Other times, it's because they have not gotten their dog proper training not to jump or dig their way out of the back yard, etc.