about dogs?

Question

people say that ALL dogs are meant to stay in the house-well what about wolf hybrids?? do they count too??
and what about the dogs that are so energetic that they are meant for outside..do you want a HUGE ENERGETIC do running through your house and knocking down everything??
i think certain dogs with certain characteristics and personalities belong outside..
What about you?

3 dogs
1-outside at day,inside at night
2-outside all the time we bring them in occasionally...1 is just so big and rambunctious and the other is too..
the inside/outside dog is small
the other 2 are not and one is part wolf...

people on this site all the time tell people off about keeping dogs outside

apparently some people dont live in a double-wide with a 13 month old and 2 cats with their spouse and parents..my dogs are trained and they are well behaved but you are totally missing the point!!!!!!!
they come inside often but they CANT stay in the house and they get the same attention as every other animal and human on my property...
too many people are judgemental....my 2 big dogs preferr to be outside...they much like inside...

for anyone tht that says hybrids are evil and they dont make good pets
you are being corrected
my 8 yr. old hybrid is the sweetest dog i have ever seen-easily trained.
you should try owning one and then talk negative about them..not all are bad..its the owner..

Answer 1

Your common sense it working right. Many dogs can live inside but not all dogs belong inside. My brother's dog for instance - a Akbash/Great Pyrenese cross. He is a working dog that rarely comes in from the fields except to get fed. He stays out there on his own accord. He is driven and wants to be with "his" lambs. It would be cruel to keep him inside and away from his work. Their other dog (a G.Pyr.) works closer to the house. She would be pretty sad inside, too. Especially at night when she does most of her work. My brother's family lives on a farm. They don't sit on their behinds inside the house all day. Their dogs can be with them whenever they want and are happiest outside.

So many people (pastey, white, city slickers? LOL) forget every dog breed was created to do a job. Most of those jobs cannot be done indoors. Some dogs are best left outside to be happiest. Those dogs are not abandoned by the family but rather allowed to be fulfilled by being allowed to do the jobs they love best.

I hate blanket statements like "ALL dogs are meant to stay in the house" how short sighted and selfish is that?

Answer 2

I don't recommend a wolf-hybrid as a pet for anyone, but some people do have them. These an other large high energy dogs can be outside. The dogs that should always be house dogs are usually small dogs or flat-faced dogs that have trouble in inclement weather or temp.

If you choose to keep a dog outside, you are legally obligated to provide them shelter from the elements. Many places also have laws that regulate the amount of time your dog may spend chained up, because sometime collars become embedded or they have difficulty accessing food or water.

My own personal opinion is that the at least partial in house time is ideal for all dogs. High energy dogs need lots of exercise. Weight packs on walks or swimming are good options. With the proper amount of exercise and the right training, all dogs should be able to be in the house. A dog who is destructive in the house may indicate that the owner need to train or walk the dog more, not that the dog is incapable of living in the house.

Answer 3

A wolf hybrid isn't a domestic dog- it's a hybrid. So they don't apply to this rule of thumb.

Dogs with high energy levels can easily be good indoor family members. All one has to do is provide adequate exercise throughout the day to direct the dog's attention and energy toward positive exertion.

Remember, a dog doesn't receive even close to the amount of exercise he needs by just being in the yard all day. You have to put in the time and effort to provide mental and phsyical stimulation.

Answer 4

Wolf hybrids- not sure that's a good idea to begin with, but that's my own opinion.

As far as dogs being outside, it really depends on what you mean by outside. If you mean living outside, then that's a bad idea. You dog could get stolen, hurt, or sick, and you might not know about it. Plus a dog that lives outside doesn't have as much human contact, therefore will not be as friendly.

You are correct, however, that some dogs need more time outside. If you have a fenced in yard or lots of acreage, feel free to let your dog hang out outside for a while. Just don't go anywhere and leave your dog outside, and check on him from time to time. Obviously, a dog should not be made to stay outside for long periods of time during bad weather, and he must always, always have shade and fresh water available. And don't forget to take him on lots of walks (or runs!) so he'll have time with you.

Answer 5

With my dogs we let them in and out whenever they start bugging us, and if we feel like going outside ourselves for a while. Besides that they stay inside, and when they are bored they just lay down somewhere, but my dogs have a tendency of letting us know when they want to play. One of them is part wolf and she is very energetic, but she does settle down. But I would have to agree on the whole "knocking down everything" though. I guess in that case, instead of leaving them out side all the time it would be best to have certain things off to the side where it cannot be knocked over.
However while they are out side their are laws and rules stating that their should be food and water (especially during the summer), an insulated dog house (during the winter) for them at all times, and an indoor space where they can go for shelter from the weather. Also, they should be kept in an enclosed area (one in which they cannot escape from).
However, according to your description of how you treat them I think that your way is fine.

Answer 6

Dogs are social animals and do not do well when left alone. That is why people say to let them in the house so they can be near you. Clearly there are exceptions but in those cases you should do your best to make time for it each and every day to play with it or get another dog to be it's companion.

How would you feel if you were left in the back yard all day and night with no company? Dogs DO have feelings.

Answer 7

I have both a German Shepherd Dog and an American Pit Bull Terrier/Border Collie mix and all three breeds are notoriously known to be hyper. Yet, I still manage them in the house. They go out to potty about once every three hours, then they stay out until they want to come back in. So, they're both indoor and outdoor dogs.

The key to successfully managing large, energetic dogs is having a well balanced mix of excerise and proper training. Dogs, due to their pack nature, are meant to be with the other members of their pack and for domestic dogs, this means their humans.

Answer 8

First of all wolf hybrids should not be bred. They make bad pets, need special care if they are high percentage and it's just a bad plan. I'm sure I'll get thumbs down for this, but I think people shouldn't be doing it. There is no good reason for it.

I have huge energetic dogs and they live in my house. People have energetic kids and they don't put them outside. You choose a dog right for your lifestyle (you don't get a Great Dane if you have a 400 sq. ft. apartment for example) you train your dogs properly and get them exercise as needed and you dog-proof your house within reason (we don't keep fragile things low where tails can knock them over for example). Under those conditions, any dog can live in the house.

Answer 9

If a dog has a good coat and is healthy it should be able to live outside, some dogs like greyhounds, Dalmatians and other short hair breeds just don't have enough hair to protect them.
I had a big husky mix and she was an outside dog, she had a shelter but rarely used it. When I did bring her in the house she would overheat really quickly.

Answer 10

Not all dogs are meant to be inside dogs if you have lot of dogs you can't put them together for example we have 12 dogs 11 pits and 1 black lad we keep 2 pits and the lab inside but the others are out side In a sheltered home