... if I leave my dog at home in the back garden, where she can run around and has everything she needs, or take her with me and leave her in the car, which means she will see more of me while we're out? She is very good when left in the car and doesn't do anything she shouldn't, but obviously it's a confined space and very boring for her while I'm in the shop. Tying her up outside the shops isn't an option as she goes ape (she's just a puppy) and I'm afraid she would get stolen. I'm looking for a straight "garden" or "car" vote, but the best reason will win 10 points. Thanks, I do value your opinions!
2007-06-26 20:50:02 · 14 answers · asked by Mananamanda 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Sorry, I should have said that I live in Australia, and we don't have any laws about leaving dogs in cars. It's obviously not a good idea in the height of summer and I wouldn't do it then but right now it's winter and very cool (actually far too cool for me!)
2007-06-26 22:01:48 · update #1
Puppy is seven months old and totally housetrained (touch wood!) but I wouldn't leave her inside just in case. She has a covered deck outside with her kennel and food, and lots of toys all around the place. If I'm gone for a while I leave her some Kongs as well.
2007-06-26 22:05:13 · update #2
Animals (dogs) don't have much concept of time - yourself being gone for a minute may seem like an eternity for a dog-in-waiting. And on the flip side - out of sight, out of mind. You can be gone for hours, and your dog will not have realized the extent. I highly recommend that you leave your pup at home while you're out shopping. He/she will adapt to your outings (easier/better when they're young)
2007-06-26 21:08:54 · answer #1 · answered by The one with a tail... 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi there.
I see no problem in taking your dog with you in the car on short errands but you should not leave a dog while (for example) you go food shopping. Many dogs love car rides but it is not safe to leave them alone in a car for anything longer than a few minutes. Obviously, cars heat up with minutes and there is also the issue of dog theft. Equally, it would only take a minute for a thief to smash your window and grab the puppy. As unlikely as that may seem, sadly, it is happened.
I would never leave any dog unattended in the back garden. Too much potential for risk. Instead, a crate or puppy proofed room is the best option.
2007-06-27 04:39:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Leave her at home unless you know for a fact that you can take her into the stores with you.
I was berry picking with my service dog lying in the shade last weekend and some guy had brought his dog only to find out he couldn't bring him out. So the guy left him in the van.
By the time I noticed him he was crying, barking and body checking the door. The van was so hot you couldn't touch it. Outside it was warm but with a breeze it was nice. I had the manager track down the owner. The owner argued with me before going and sitting in his van to prove me wrong. Within 5 minutes he had turned the air and before he left he came and apologized to me.
It is very dangerous to leave any animal or child in a car especially in the summer. You could come back to find a dead dog or the police charging you with animal cruelty.
It can get up to 160 degrees inside a car within 20 minutes. If you need other reasons.
1) someone could steal your dog from your car
2) If I ever saw it I would call the police
3) the dog could run away
4) stupid people like to stick their hands in your car and otherwise tease your dog
5) the dog might destroy your car
6) the dog will be bored and not have a chance to play
7) many dogs find it very stressful to be trapped with so many people around
Hey why are you copying my response Ira C?
2007-06-27 04:03:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Definately leave her at home. You're doing her more harm by leaving her in the car than your absence will do. I wouldn't suggest leaving her outside, either. You never know when she might find a way to "escape" or get snatched from your yard. A girlfriend of mine had her pit puppy snatched from her yard, and she was HOME at the time! Since she's a puppy, you may want to shut her in the bathroom so that any messes can be easily cleaned up.
2007-06-27 03:54:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where you live, but most states have a animal cruelty law stating you CANNOT leave an animal in a car unattended. I volunteer at the animal control down here and we just got done charging a lady for cruelty after she left her dog in the car for 45 mintues.
The temperature when she left the car was a cool 76 degrees but when we resuced the dog the temp was at 107. Sadly the puupy died from a heat stroke. and she went to jail along with a hefty fine...
Do not leave your animal in the car alone for any amount of time. It is cruel.
2007-06-27 03:56:52 · answer #5 · answered by Siberian_Husky Lover 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree with leaving them at home it the house or the garden, even better if you have a doggy door and they can go in and out. A car can get very hot, plus it is frustrating for them to be able to see everything that is going on around them and not be able to check it out. There have also been increasing incidents of people breaking into cars to steal pure bred dogs. So be safe and leave it at home, if it gets separation anxiety don't be afraid to crate it, i thought it was cruel at first when i had to start locking my dog up at night due to bad behavior but then i noticed, that he loved his crate, it is like his bedroom, he wonders in there all by himself all the time.
2007-06-27 04:18:28 · answer #6 · answered by mrs.DJ 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Leave her at home unless you know for a fact that you can take her into the stores with you.
I was berry picking with my service dog lying in the shade last weekend and some guy had brought his dog only to find out he couldn't bring him out. So the guy left him in the van.
By the time I noticed him he was crying, barking and body checking the door. The van was so hot you couldn't touch it. Outside it was warm but with a breeze it was nice. I had the manager track down the owner. The owner argued with me before going and sitting in his van to prove me wrong. Within 5 minutes he had turned the air and before he left he came and apologized to me.
It is very dangerous to leave any animal or child in a car especially in the summer. You could come back to find a dead dog or the police charging you with animal cruelty.
It can get up to 160 degrees inside a car within 20 minutes. If you need other reasons.
1) someone could steal your dog from your car
2) If I ever saw it I would call the police
3) the dog could run away
4) stupid people like to stick their hands in your car and otherwise tease your dog
5) the dog might destroy your car
6) the dog will be bored and not have a chance to play
7) many dogs find it very stressful to be trapped with so many people around
2007-06-27 04:33:40 · answer #7 · answered by ira c 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It depends on how long you're going to be. I'd take her sometimes, esecially if it is raining.
We tend to leave our dog in the garden (but she is small enough to use a cat flap so can come an go as she pleases) and take her for a drive for a treat.
So can't give it a straight "yes" or "no". It depends!
2007-06-27 03:55:32 · answer #8 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Garden. Here's why. I believe dogs need to get plenty of play time. They need the exercise to keep in top shape. When we don't let them be dog's and confine them into sedentary lives, we are just shortening and lessening the potential quality of, their lives. I say let a dog be a dog, and they love you for it all their lives.
Good Luck!
2007-06-27 03:55:57 · answer #9 · answered by Homer S. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Garden definately! in a car the temp's can rise to the point of killing your loved pet. They do not have to be with you 24/7 -- you are the "pack" leader to your dog. Leaving her in to "watch over" the garden is like giving her a task she will enjoy! Not only does she have access to water, but has room to romp, run and play as puppies love to do. It also allows her to establish herself as a 'gaurdian' type while you the "pack leader" are away.
It is more beneficial to both you and your beloved pet.
2007-06-27 03:58:34 · answer #10 · answered by ~Untold Wisdom~ 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋