i have a dog problem?

Question

i have a 3 1/2 year old husky and had him since he was 7 months old. he was abused before we got him.
but my problem is he is tied outside to a 30 foot wire by my drive way infront of the house 24/7 and i am very busy so he is alone so he sleeps all day. but has a house and always has food and water.
so the only time i see him almost is when i walk him everyday for about 3/4 of a mile.
but once and a while like every 1 or 2 weeks or so, he gets free and goes to his friends house and plays with him.

i would like you to say what should i do about his lonleyness or lazyness. does he even know this is a bad life. and what bad does it to him.

Answer 1

Why do you own a dog when you have no time for it? The dog is not lazy, he just has nothing to do. You could find the dog a home where he would get attention more than once a day that would cure his loneliness. The question about whether he knows he has a bad life has been answered every time he escapes.
And what this type of life can do to a dog is make it unsocial and aggressive.
Really, you should do what is best for the dog and yourself, find him a new home.

Answer 2

He's being abused NOW!

Why in heaven's name did you ever get a dog? You are being very cruel to him. A dog is not a vase or a plate that you can put aside when it is convenient for you. And to keep him tied up 24/7 is inhumane. Stop with the crap about "being busy." Everyone is busy. It's all a question of priorities: which is most important to you? You have to MAKE the time. Get off your butt and spend time with him. And you call HIM lazy! Take him to a dog park. There are lots of nice people and dogs there, and you may actually learn something about the responsibilities of dog ownership and how to be a kind person.

Do the words "solitary confinement" ring any bells? Of course he knows it's a bad life. Why do you think he runs away every chance he gets?! What a lonely, miserable existence. That poor dog. From one abuser to the next with no happiness ever known except for those few brief moments he has been able to run away. Solitary confinement is miserable for prisoners; how much more so for a young, healthy, full-of-energy innocent dog who has committed no crime. While you are "busy," his life seconds are ticking away. He must lay there, hour after hour, day after day with nothing to do and waiting, always waiting, wondering what he ever did to deserve such an existence. Death would be kinder.

Get off your lazy butt and give him a decent life, or give him to a rescue organization. Do NOT give him away to anyone - you haven't got the education or judgement not to send him to yet another hellhole. Give this poor little soul a chance at happiness. The rescue organization will check applicants thoroughly and FOLLOW THROUGH and ensure he is well placed, happy and that it is a good match. They will check back several times and insist on home visits.

Stop whining and start getting to know him as a person in his own right. He has feelings too you know; he is a living being. If you still do not want to make the time, then do as suggested and contact a rescue organization. And if they do take him, make a donation. Such organizations are often operating on a shoestring budget which is stretched to the limit.

Answer 3

I feel sorry for this dog. Dog's are very social animals, they naturally live in packs, so of course living alone is going to make this poor dog very sad and lonely.

Is there a reason the dog has to live outside? You've said yourself this is a bad life - if you know this already, why aren't you doing something about it? If you can't keep the dog inside and give him the attention he needs, it would be the best thing for the dog if you found him a home where he can have these things.

Of course the dog knows this is a bad life - this is why he sleeps all the time, he's lonely and there's nothing else for him to do.

You say he was abused before you got him - I assume you mean physically, as in beaten? But there are other types of animal abuse - and a life like this could be classed as mental abuse for a dog as he is not being provided with the companionship and stimulation an intelligent animal requires - and as you will know, dogs are very intelligent animals. They need more than food, water and shelter - they need company, a bond with their owner.

Please make efforts to alter this dog's lifestyle, even if it means rehoming him - an animal shouldn't have to go through life like this.

Chalice

Answer 4

I don't think this is an acceptable life for a dog. Is there a reason he is not free inside the house, sleeping on your couch? Most cities will not allow a dog to be on a tie because of how dangerous it can be. If he is not inside because he tears things up or goes to the bathroom everywhere, then you know he is unhappy to start with. Animals who are happy, well trained, get enough interaction, exercise and proper nutrition will be sleeping happily on the couch when you come home from work. If he has separation anxiety, contact a trainer and find out why. Once that issue is solved it would be great for him to have a buddy. If you don't address his "issues" first you will wind up with 2 goofy dogs. Doggy daycare is a great alternative, and allows for socialization. Also dog walkers are everywhere and will get him out for exercise usually for a more inexpensive fee. You asked this question because you know innately that he is unhappy, changing his life style makes you a responsible owner.

Answer 5

I adopted a dog as well and I am a full time college student and I have two part time jobs. No matter what though, I find time for my little angel. You should keep him inside, maybe in a crate, to keep him out of the harsh weather (even dog houses get hot). Also, you may want to consider a "doggie day care". Petsmarts usually have one. You just take him there and the staff takes wonderful care of the dogs and they can play and socialize all day. Also, you can ask neighbors to watch him during the day (maybe an older couple or someone who has a yard with dogs). This gives your dog a chance to play with other dogs and get contact with people. You should really consider other options for your dog or even giving him up for adoption because if someone else can give him a better life, isn't it worth it? Just take some time because it's another life, so we want to treat our little ones the best we can.

Answer 6

Chaining a dog borders on animal abuse. PLEASE invest in a decent 5 ft. fence and allow the dog some freedom to run, smell, explore and be happy. If you bring the fence down along the side of the house you can install a dog door into the garage where your pet can find shelter from extreme weather conditions.

He is not lazy, he is bored out of his mind and has nothing to do but sleep.

It is a fact that dogs are social (pack) animals so leaving him alone with nothing to do is against his nature. This is why he tries to escape ... he wants some freedom and some fun.

Do you at least let him in the house when you get home so he can spend time with you?

Get a fence, a dog door and let him in with you in the evenings, and I think you'll have a much happier dog - and you'll actually have yourself a true companion.

Answer 7

Yeah he knows very well that he has a crappy life.. He should have a good home, where people will do things with him, spend time with him, and love him.. It's no live to live on the end of a 30' wire.. You should be ashamed of yourself getting a dog and treating him like that.

Answer 8

Dogs are social creatures, so it isn't good to keep them isolated all the time.

More exercise for him, preferably in the am and pm and maybe build a kennel so he isn't chained in one spot all day. At least if he has a kennel, he can choose to go where he wants to and maybe play with a ball or something.

Lots of chew toys, bones and/or rawhide can help relieve his boredom.

Maybe consider a "doggy daycare" a few days a week or more or have a neighborhood kid walk him or play with him in the middle of the day.

Answer 9

Either SPEND TIME WITH HIM on a daily basis or surrender him to a rescue group who will find him a GOOD home.
It's a disgrace that you leave him alone like that.
Tie outs are very frustrating for dogs. Dogs should be part of the family. They are pack animals and crave the attention of their owners.

Answer 10

If you can afford it and if there is one nearby, I would take him to doggie day care once or twice a week. It will be good for him to be around other dogs and he will get more exercise. Unfortunately my dog is in the same situation as yours. He is at home all day by himself and even when we are home during the day, he just lays around. If there was a convenient location, I would like to take him to doggie daycare. A friend of mine takes her dog and he loves it!