My family is going on vacation for 1 week, my inside dog will be outside, any advice?

Question

My dog is large, 5yr old and 105lbs. Chesapeake lab mix; she has very thick wavy hair. She hasn't stayed outside over night in about 3 years.

Answer 1

I would suggest you put her in a kennel.

Answer 2

It's generally not a good idea to leave your dog outside for that amount of time due to the many problems that can arise quickly. This is especially true if you live in an urban area.

Things that can go wrong:

- Dog gets loose which could lead to injury or death
- Someone can steal/take the dog
- This could set a green flag off to house robbers
- Someone who doesn't like dogs may poison it
- Police may file complaints if dog makes noise

Etc...

Since you're going to be away for a week, it's best to seek a local dog boarding company or pet service that will care for your animal while you are away.

This will help ensure:

- Your dog will be taken care of, well-fed and looked after
- They will ensure that nothing bad happens to the dog
- If a medical problem occurs your dog will see a veterinarian
- You can enjoy your vacation without worry
- You can call the place and check in on the dog anytime
- The dog will get play and socialization time

If you can't find any company to do so, or are unhappy with prices:

Try talking with a local neighbor that you trust.
Offer to pay them a nominal fee: Something like $50-75 for the week.

Make sure that you provide them with proper food, supplies, and veterinary contacts should something go wrong.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

I guess I don't really understand why the dog has to be outside for a week. Even if you have someone come over every day, your dog is fair game to anyone who wants to steal it, or any wild animal that would like an easy meal. The dog will be deprived of companionship for an entire week! If you don't have a relative who could take the dog in to care for, I would definitely suggest a boarding facility. It is never a good idea to leave your dog out for that long a time.

Answer 4

Boarding in a much more humane option.

What happens if she barks all night and someone reports it? It may well get taken away by animal control and cost you a lot more than boarding fees to get back. (If they will let you have it back) There also could be fines.

What happens if the dig gets sick or gets hurt? Will there be someone checking at least twice a day to make sure all is well? Will they take her to the vet and cover the bills until you get back however big they may be?

What about feeding, watering and walks?

Please for the sake of your dog don;t leave her outside. You will enjoy your vacation so much better knowing she is being cared for in any situation rather than wondering about what maybe happening at home.

Answer 5

Your leaving your dog outside for a week!?!?!?!? No dog should be left alone for a week EVER! So I hope you have someone who is going to be coming over to care for it, which you didn't mention. What is wrong with boarding it? It's not that outrageously expensive and they will walk it, and play with it (hopefully). Have you checked what the weather is going to be like in your area? It still gets very cold here at night, and hot during the days. Does the dog have a shelter to go in like and open garage bay or nice dog house that it likes? I don't understand why it has to be outside t night, can't you get someone to let it in at night and then let it out in the mornings?

Answer 6

it is totally based on my canines's possibilities and the climate. He would not plenty look after temperatures over sixty 8*F in the domicile and actively seeks to be exterior while that temperature is surpassed. yet at 80 5*F exterior he will lay in the solar !!! ---- bypass parent. he's a Black Lab so it comes as no super marvel that he loves clean air greater suitable than being in the domicile. yet he has get admission to to the domicile all evening and every time he needs business enterprise. All he has to do is ask and he's extra interior. we've never forced him out the door different than while he used to fart (that subject has been resolved). Winters at the instant are not uncomplicated right here (MINUS 30*F) and his exterior activities are limited particularly simply by fact he refuses to apply the insulated canines domicile I had built for him (I genuinely have simply by fact that offered that canines domicile). certainty - my canines might come and bypass as he pleases; there is many times somebody domicile 24/7 and we've a neighbour that permit's him in and out while we at the instant are not modern-day.

Answer 7

It would be better to get a house sitter and allow the dog to stay inside.

Being that she is not an outside dog, she may bark, howel, dig, etc.

It may irritate the neighbors and she may hurt herself.

Otherwise, you will definitely need someone to check up on her at least twice a day.

Answer 8

I think to be fair to the dog, boarding her would be a much nicer option. Not the most ideal, that would be actually taking her with you. But it is cruel to take an animal that hasn't had to adapt to being outside all the time and expect them to adapt all of a sudden and for a whole weeks time.

Answer 9

How will she be fed and watered? I hope you have arranged for someone to come do that. Also, does she have shelter to get out of the heat or cold, and is she a barker! Will she be chained up. I think it would much kinder to have her boarded somewhere or ask a friend to take her in. I think it is quite unkind to leave a pet alone for that long.

Answer 10

OK u keep her inside and than call some1 u know gave than the keys of Ur house 1 of Ur family member can take u outside and feed her after that walk her put her inside to feed her Ect .everday ur family member ECT>>>>>.....

Answer 11

make sure to put a blanket in her dog house and have someone come over to your house everyday to feed and water her. she will be okay. the first night will be bad but she'll get use to it.