My outside dog?

Question

About keeping my golden retriever outside:

My first dog I got when I was very young, and my parents chose to keep her outside, letting her stay inside only when the weather was too cold. She was a golden retriever, and contrary to what I've heard, she did great as an outside dog. She had a closed in porch thing, and we never had her chained up, we had a shock collar, but she had two or tree acres to roam.
Now we're starting to look for another dog, I'm hoping to get another golden retriever. My parents will not allow the dog to stay inside the house, and I'm wondering if this will be okay. I wouldnt want to be inhumane to the dog, and I'm hoping it will be like my old dog, Praline. Please give me any suggestions.

Answer 1

dogs are pack animals, YOU are her pack, by keeping her outside most of the time you are depriving her one of the MOST important things in a dogs life and behavioural and psycological development, that bond and interaction with her pack...

its essentially like someone taking a baby from its mother and leaving it in a room alone for hours at a time and only letting mommy in to see it at feeding time and for an hour every night before bed...

they dont knwo WHY youve taken them away from their pack they just know they have no pack and this can be detrimental to their development...
it is considered CRUEL by most dog enthusiasts.

Even sled dogs that live outside 24/7 are surrounded by other dogs from their team to compensate for their lack of human pack contact.

Answer 2

Dogs are much, much happier if they can be inside with their people. If you must keep the dog outside, will it be in an area that it can see and interact with the family often? By often, I mean often through a single day?

Could you possibly bring the dog inside and teach it to stay in one or two rooms of the house? I had an aunt that taught her dog to stay in the kitchen on the linoleum. The dog was happy because it was in the house with its "pack" and my aunt was happy because she did not have dog hair all over the house.

I also had a friend that had a sweet little Boston Terrier that was only allowed in the kitchen, family room and front hall. She was not allowed in any other parts of the house as they had pure white carpeting and very expensive formal living room furniture. They had the Invisible Fence installed in the basement of the house barring it from the areas they did not want the dog in. She wore the collar device for a few weeks and once she learned where she could and could not go, they took the device off. The dog was very sweet and my friend was happy that the dog was not making a mess in her home.

Just some thoughts.

Answer 3

Really honestly, I think dogs are happier inside the house. Dogs living outside seem to show a bit more stress than dogs who live indoors.

What are your parents' reasoning for not allowing the dog to live inside? Are they afraid the dog will chew on furniture, poop or pee, bark, or do anything else that dogs are so well known for doing? Consider offering to train the dog in exchange for it getting to live inside.

A lot of things can happen to an outdoor dog. Dogs are "pack" animals, being away from their "pack" (you and your family) isn't necessarily in the best interest of you if you want a well socialized, all around happy dog.

There are also a lot of crazies out there. People's dogs have been poisoned, stolen and beaten simply because they let it live outdoors.

If you are given no other choice, it might be best to wait until you can own a house and dog of your own. If you insist on getting a dog now, however, please at least invest in a heating pad for the dog. Simply because it has fur does NOT mean it will be warm and cozy all night. Also make sure your dog is kept up to date on shots and medications to prevent it from getting sick.

I would look into this a lot more before you get a dog. Google "dog living outdoors" and see what you get.

Also: If and when you do get a dog, please adopt! You will be saving two lives (one out, one in for the shelter) and might end up getting a dog that is already well behaved. There are A LOT of goldens on www.petfinder.com.

Good luck!

Answer 4

No. It's not ok. Dogs are domesticated animals, they enjoy being out in the elements as much as you would. When you decide to adopt a dog, you accept the responsibility. The dog should be a part of your family, and if your parents won't allow that, then you should wait until you are on your own and can treat a dog the way you'd like to.

Answer 5

1) The new dog will NEVER be like the old one. By "hoping" that it will you are setting yourself and the dog up for failure.
2) NO dog should be left to live as an "outside" dog. There are some very horrible things that can happen to them, especially at night, if they are left outside 24/7

add: Maybe nothing bad happened to you before, there is always a first. Poisoning isn't the worst that can happen trust me.

Answer 6

It quite in basic terms is predicated upon which breed you have have been given. on the comparable time puppies do derive from wolves (which stay outdoors), they are actually not wolves anymore. they have have been given been domesticated and may be able to not handle particular situations the comparable attitude a wolf can. whether, this would not recommend that this is inhumane to have your canines exterior; some puppies even % it. some have coats that are bigger appropriate to the exterior besides. and on an identical time as puppies are social creatures, somewhat an excellent style of people undertaking their very own needs and emotions onto their puppies. So confident, a canines ought to opt to be around persons, whether persons regularly like being around canines better than the incorrect way around. If something, curiously greater like a canines might %. the organisation of alternative puppies than the rest. I carry my puppies indoors probably thinking I rejoice with it; yet I do enable them to play exterior for in basic terms some hours on a daily foundation. not something incorrect with the two option, I in basic terms come to a decision directly to maintain them interior with me. the only reason I choose you likely can reassess your determination is in basic terms by the actuality that of your reasoning at the back of conserving him or her exterior. while you're actually not any greater going to teach him or her to decrease out the barking, your enjoyed ones might desire to be the only ones which will could might desire to go through by potential of potential of that. on the comparable time this is constructive on your enjoyed ones to maintain him exterior, think of how hectic your canines's barking is to the friends on an identical time as they may be seeking to get some sleep. that must be a touch inconsiderate technique to the subject; besides the actuality that i could have the skill to likely have an awareness of the area you're coming from. might desire to you mustn't have an dilemma with it drowsing exterior then it is your decision and there is not any reason which you would be able to have self assurance risky approximately that. as long as he or she is included from the climate, there is not any purpose for courtroom situations. whether be sure you get the barking under control; some coaching might likely help with that. If an indignant neighbor calls the police sufficient situations which you will certainly lose your canines.

Answer 7

I'm highly prejudiced but I like the sofa and the company very much. I think my second name is "FAMILY" 'cause I often hear it said that "he is family"
I love certain television programmes ..and ..sush.. I love jumping on the duvet .... and my tail wag is more popular than the grandfather clock (we don't have one that is just to sound yuppy) !
And I like to put on the doleful eyes at table..hope your new doggie will be called "FAMILY" too.
This Pack nonsense went out with the DDT fleas and physcho dog business is likely the same as "like master, like dog" I, BOOFUS am well adjusted and a "people" doggie.
I think all life is "quality time"
The sweetest words to me are "who took Jky's boots.; where is BOOFUS collar".. that means we are off to Sandymount beach.

Answer 8

As long as they have proper housing for summer and winter, they should be ok and as long as you give the dog proper attention, like playing and still taking the dog for walks (even if she has alot of room to roam)

Answer 9

First of all, let me warn you... you will probably receive a lot of negative feed back about having an "outside" dog. Personally, if you have a dog that enjoys being outside, I don't see anything wrong with it. I have an female APBT, and she is an outside dog, except on cold nights. I think too many people buy dogs these days as "accessories", or as something cute to look at. They are too busy treating the dog like a human, and not letting him/her enjoy being a dog.

You will probably get a comment telling you that your depriving your dog by letting him/her stay outside, or your not treating him/her like part of the family. I disagree. If anything, your dogs life is enhanced by staying outside. They get to smell things, explore, lay out in the warm sun, run and jump, (and if it's my dog, take a dip in the kiddie pool..LOL)

As long as your dog has his/her needs being met, and enjoys being outside, let him/her! I would compare making my dog stay in the house to placing him in a jail cell.

Answer 10

that what i did to my old dog. but i felt guilty because we had to chain it up.. if your goin to get a golden retreiver get it when its a puppy so you can train it ... then it won;t be such a hassle to keep the dog inside. plus show your parents your responsible .