I really want a puppy!!!?

Question

I really want a puppy and I have to convince dad that we can have one, the problem is, we do not have a secure fence. Is there any way to keep a puppy without a fence, if so what breeds?

Answer 1

I have three dogs and a yard without a fence. However I have had extra vigilant about keeping my dogs safely in the yard. They are always on a leash outside or on a tie-out if and only if someone is out there with them. Never leave a puppy tied uo outside alone. In order to let them run around outside without a leash, i walk them the half of a block to a completely fenced in softball field which also doubles as an unofficial dog park for the neighborhood as long as those who use it are responsible for a rousing game of fetch as well as to play with their doggy friends. The first commmands they learned were Come, Stay, and Back to get them away from the front door so I could open it to let someone in. I also let any new puppy always wear a leash when they were outside of their crate, so incase they tried to bolt out of the door, I could step on or grab the leash to prevent it. Another possibility is use a kennel run for outside or possiblely an invisibile fence for your dog when it gets older. These are some ideas, let me know if any helped.

Answer 2

Sure, you can have a dog without a fence BUT ... that means you have to be committed to taking the dog out on a leash at least 4 times a day! That means, not only when it's nice out, and it's pleasant to go for a walk, but also when it's raining, when it's snowing, when it's blazing-hot ... are you willing to do that?

Dogs need to pee and poo, no matter what the weather ... and they need exercise, too. A puppy needs to go even more often. A puppy is a lot of work, I mean really a LOT of work! Doesn't matter what breed it is, a baby dog is just like a baby human, it constantly needs attention and care.

Maybe your dad is just being realistic and he knows that your family doesn't have the time to care for a pup right now. If that's the case, perhaps an adult dog might be a better choice. Or maybe this is not the right time for your family to be thinking about getting a dog. Why don't you ask your dad to explain his reasons?

Answer 3

HI, ok, if you really want to convince your dad about this matter, think about: Ethos, meaning your reliability, which you can say that you are very responsible person, and you will accept what can happen from the dog; Pathos, such as a dog will help you cope with your emotions and/or make you a happy person; and logos, say that according to so and so, dogs create a better environment for humans to live in. This part is for your conincing of your parents to get a dog.
There are several easy ways you can deal with the fence problem. THe first is that you can go to petsmart or petco, and but one of those small fences that keep dogs out of certain areas aka your backyard.
Some relatively easy breeds are chihuahuas, or other small dogs. I don't recommend getting a Maltese as they tend to get sick easily (i.e. ear infections)

Answer 4

you would have to keep him on a leash at all times. some people do this tho, I feel the puppy misses alot of play time and exercise they need, you would have to train him not to run out the front door when someone opens it, that means a inside dog. which is the best for a dog anyway. but your puppy still could run out the door before you got him trained which means he could get ran over by a car.
Best option would to be get a fence around you property.

Answer 5

depending on how big the puppy gets keep in mind with no fence someone will have to walk this dog twice a day so he dosent poop or pee in the house you have to be able to train it regarding guests and barking which is completly possible what you need to do is go to your local humane society or dumb friends league they have a data base which compares your lifestyle to the breed you need.tell your dad this it will show your willing to do your homework on finding the right pet for your household.and maybe consider an older dog they need homes too and are usially trained.puppys are cute and cuddley but older dogs can be just as loving and loyal as puppies are.

Answer 6

I live in an apt., and we don't even have a yard, so I would say yes, you can still get a dog. It must be an indoor dog obviously. You'll also have to take it to play, and it'll have to be on a leash when it's outside. I'd stay away from beagles because I know they have a tendency to wander off if they catch a scent, and any other dogs like that.

I'd just like to add to the person that said that you'll still have to take your dog on walks when it's "blazing hot" that you really shouldn't take your dog on walks when it's 90 degrees out or higher b/c it burns their paws and they're a lot more sensitive to the heat than we are. Don't want your dog to get a heat stroke or anything. Still take your dog on walks, just not at the hottest part of the day... : )

Answer 7

If you get a small breed of dog there is no need to leave him outside when he is not with you, you can leave him inside when you go out, he will get plenty of exercise just in a room. Anyway even large dogs don't really need to be left outside, when you go out and leave them generally all they do is sleep etc, they are certainly not charging around exercising. You would be walking your dog daily anyway so he will get the exercise he needs. You will need to let him out several times a day to do wees etc of course, but you don't really need the fence as long as you are responsible. Of course you shouldn't leave him outside unsupervised.

You sound like you are not experienced with dogs os I would suggest the easier breeds, eg Cavalier King Charles spaniels are tiny and are very lovely dogs, so are Cocker Spaniels. If you wanted a short hair dog so as not to have all the grooming, the Jack Russell is a good dog and quite intelligent.

Answer 8

Well maybe a small puppy like a maltese or yorkie that you can put in a crate or buy a small fence at petco or something, good luck!

Answer 9

How about a pug, theyre small and cuddly and theyre also not active dogs kind of lazy and they are best with children. If you dont have a fence, you can crate em up when your outside your house but pugs never fetches stuff i dont know why. Hope this helps, good luck.

Answer 10

GET A SMALL DOG. A "FENCE" IT LOOKS LIKE A LARGE PLAYPEN CAN BE BOUGHT FOR THE PUP. I HAVE SEEN THEM @ PET SMART.