Would u keep your dog outside with a kennel?

Question

Is it cruel? I can't keep her inside any more she is destroying my home and too rough with the kids. Its either outside kennel or rehome her.

Thanks everyone, she is a rotweiler and she is a lovely dog she has a lot to give and is so affectionate; I have been to numerous training classes but have never been able to stop her excitiment. She has 3 long walks a day but when left alone she destroys (chews, claws everything) my home and even urinates on the floor. I'm at my wits end, Ive tried everything else I can think of I dont want to get rid of her will break my heart. The other day was the final straw she jumped up at my daughter and broke her glasses in 2, she was only playing I just think I made a mistake getting her, Ive had big dogs (german shepherds) before and my brother had a rottie that was so placid and he never had any training! My girl is completely skitty she is so crazy she ran into a bike and a tree has had numerous operations cos she slices her skin open, her eyesight is fine she is jsut very excitable.

Answer 1

AS a former owner of a wonderful Rotti, I beg you, DO NOT KENNEL THIS DOG OUTSIDE. This is one breed that will definitely be hurt from this type of treatment.

If you do not have the time to properly spend with this dog, loving it and training it, try to find a good home for her. If you bought her froma a reputable breeder, he/she may be able to help you with either training or re-homing.

If you do spend a lot of time with her, but she is just destructive when you go out for a bit, then consider crating her INSIDE while you are out ( no more than a few hours).

Please, do what's best for this dog; if you are gone long hours everyday, she is likely being destructive because she is anxious and afraid. Imagine how she will feel if all of a sudden she is left alone for hours on end OUTSIDE in a CAGE>

BTW.... Dog training classes are not meant to train the dog, they are meant to train the human. Don't blame the dog for not learning at class... usually a dog is misbehaved if the owner(s) fail to do their "homework"

Answer 2

I figure it this way. Why bother having a dog if it sits in a kennel all day.

Never liked the idea of kennels. Are you going to take the dog out for exercise (plenty off) at least three times a day? Besides this, the the dog will be useless for protecting your home.

Guess my answer is NO!!

Have you consider dog training? Any dog shouldn't be destroying a home and jumping on the kids. I may to wrong here, but your dog sounds like a large dog.

A dog will jump on people if you let it. With small children, it's most likely you don't have the time or energy to train a dog.
Although it's not the hardest thing in the world to do.

Any (we're talking dogs here) dog needs lots of exercise. If your dog is a large size dog, then my suggestion would be to find a GOOD HOME for your dog. With people looking for a dog and have plenty of running space plus have to time to take care of the dog.

Maybe when the kids get older and you still want a dog, consider a smaller dog. Read up on all the different breeds.
Next time be more prepared.

Or get a cat. Take a lot less care.

Answer 3

My dogs are a huge part of my family.
They do spend most of the time indoors with us, but if we go out, I insist on putting the dogs in their runs (kennels).
It is not inhumane to kennel your dog for the right reasons.
I would not consider the dog being too rough with your kids a good reason though.
As a responsible dog owner I would suggest taking the time to take either obedience classes, or if the problem is more serious take the dog to a behaviorist.
As far as the dog destroying your home, does it happen when your not there, or is it something that can be fixed by spending some time playing, training or working the dog?
Bringing a dog into the family is just as much a commitment to the dog as it is your children.
He/she is a family member and needs attention.
Now as far as kenneling your dog, I would say this. If it is not to get the dog out of your hair, fine. If it`s because it`s too much of a nuisance, please find him/her another home that might suit his/her needs better.
Kennel your dog if you wish but please don`t forget him/her. their are far too many dogs out there on chains or in kennels that never get the attention they deserve. Remember you selected him/her, not the other way around. And never forget that dogs love unconditionally.
Best of luck, and God Bless

Answer 4

You can keep her outside but the less interaction she has with you and your family, the less likely it is she'll become a 'better' dog. Dogs are social animals and she's going to want to be with you all. Sounds like you could also invest in some training classes so you can continue to work with your dog so that one day you'll have a well behaved dog that has some self control. Let your kids attend class with the dog, assuming they're old enough. They can learn how to teach the dog good behaviors and have the best friend they probably were hoping for.

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Answer 5

I would never keep my dogs outside. I know people do successful, but usually not for the reasons you are giving. If you don't have the time to invest in training your dog or the inclination to include her as part of your family, she's better off being rehomed.

Answer 6

I would never ever have my dog stay outside 24/7 in a kennel under any circumstance. It is cruel. Rehome your dog to someone who can properly give it guiding and a home.

Answer 7

Wow! I know you love her and how hard it must be. She won't be happy in a kennel. She's too active (obviously) she would just be miserable. It sounds like you've tried everything to calm her so she could fit into your life and it's not working. Sadly, you need to find her a new home and make sure that any new prospects are prepared for her behavior. Good Luck!

Answer 8

If you're keeping her outside, I would not recommend a kennel. The only time you should put her in a kennel, if you are using one for her, is when she's indoors - home alone, at night, etc... for example. I don't think is very safe, let alone in good standing with her to be cooped up in a cage outdoors for extended periods of time.

Answer 9

No, I would never keep my dogs outside in a kennel, they are a part of my family. I did not bring them into my life to keep them as lawn decorations or to keep them as prisoners outside.

If my dog was destroying my house it would be a huge sign that they need more exercise (mind and body), stimulation, and training.

And YOU are allowing your dog to be rough with your children. It goes both ways, are your children provoking the roughness? They need to know better, as well. I would not tolerate that behavior either way.

This dog needs training or needs to be re-homed to a family that has time to invest in making her a well mannered dog. Being outside in a kennel is no life for a dog.

ADD: Have you tried to crate her while you were not home? That will be your best bet for her safety and your sanity. She obviously has separation anxiety, so the crating will not allow her to destroy the house and dogs tend to not want to urinate in their crates, so I really believe this will eliminate her inappropriate urination.

As far as the over-excitement she has for your kidlets, she obviously does not know her size, as with most big furkids :) As soon as she starts to get excited you are going to need to redirect that energy.

Answer 10

would you want to be put in a kennel and kept outside? Take the dog to the pound, someone will adopt the dog, or to a local petsmart......
sorry to offend but people who want to keep a dog outside in a kennel, shouldnt have an animal.... it isnt like you are putting the dog outside for a liitle while, you want to KEEP the dog outside!!
hopefully you dont live in frigid temperatures!!!