he use to walk the dog but now only lets him out in the back yard and when he does not want the dog to roam around the house he puts him in this cage=is this normal=by the way i dont talk to this neighbor any more=and the dog is 80 pounds???????
2007-12-12 04:50:50 · 13 answers · asked by maskmanmikep@verizon.net 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Lots of dogs are crate trained especially as pups and as long as it is done just for short periods or when the owner is out of the house it's fine.
Yes the crate looks like a cage but most dogs don't see it as one. They see it as a 'den' and will often sleep in them by choice!
I'm more concerned about him not walking the dog, but then are you sure he isn't? My neighbours rarely us walking ours, as it's early mornings and very late at night (I don't get home till 11:00pm)and during the day she's taken by car to one of the local beaches. They might presume I don't walk her but she is obviously fit and well.
As long as the dog is well fed and cared for I don't think there is anything to worry about. If you ARE sure it isn't getting walked perhaps you should ask why, before you call Animal Control
2007-12-12 05:13:33 · answer #1 · answered by willowGSD 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
THey probably have the dog "crate-trained" which is actually a very good thing, as long as the dog is happy to be in there. A lot of dogs find it to be a safe haven of sorts and think positively of it. Some people will crate their dogs when they aren't home (but leave food and water). Especially when they are puppies, it keeps the puppies from destroying things or making in the house. If they leave the dog locked in a crate for hours and hours on end, then I would say it's cruel.
The dog should be taken for walks so they can see the neighborhood and be socialized, so the fact that they just let him in the backyard isn't the best.
2007-12-12 04:55:52 · answer #2 · answered by GoodWifey2 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
First, talk to your neighbor about the dog. Pet owners can go on and on about their animals, so you can open up with something light, like "how old is the dog now?" and then move on to things like, "oh, does he still run around like he did as a puppy?" You can reasonably ascertain what's going on with the change in behavior towards their dog while being politely interested.
As to the cage - it is normal so long as the dog is in the crate as part of training, to assist with seperation anxiety, etc etc. If its as simply a means of confinement, then no, its not okay. Don't go off and call animal control if you do not know what is going on!! We have a crate and our two dogs both LOVE to go in it. We crate trained the younger dog and ever since, we leave the crate door open - they both will hang out in there.
There is no harm in asking a neaighbor about their dog. Just be friendly and stop assuming the worst!!
2007-12-12 05:08:16 · answer #3 · answered by ktissokewl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 dogs, one is 1 yr and the other is 9 weeks, they both have crates that they go in when I don't want them to roam the house and they both go outside in the back yard. My 1 yr old loves his "home" and even goes in there himself with the door open, it makes them feel safe. They should definitely not be in there ALL the time, but it is not bad that they spend time in there as long as they are getting the attention that they need and the exercise. It is also important that the cage is the right size for their pet, they need to be able to stand up in it, turn around, and be able to lay down comfortably.
2007-12-12 04:59:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
not a cage, a crate. my dogs sleep in their crates, and stay in there when i am working, at school, or when i don't want to deal with them. They also get more exercise than most "free roaming in the house" dogs. We run in the am, and swim/dog park in the pm, plus hiking and biking on the weekends. They are happy, well trained well adjusted dogs. So they do spend more time in the crates than out, but their time out is better spent than other dogs. What he is doing is perfectly normal. almost all of the "my dog is peeing/chewing/tearing up my house problems seen here would go away if people would crate their dog when "eyes aren't on dog". If it's a young dog and it's in my house, it is in a crate, behind a baby gate,or on a leash, attached to me.
2007-12-12 06:37:52 · answer #5 · answered by ♪Majestik moose© ★is preggers★ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes please call animal control so they can laugh at you when they get back to the shelter.
The dog is fine as long as he has food water and shelter. If he is normally inside the food and water doesn't have to be outside with them.
I refuse to feed outside there is a dog house but no one uses it and there is an awning in case it starts to rain. All of mine are inside but love it outside especially in cold icey snow. If you do not talk to the neighbor I don't think there is anyway for you to judge because its doubtful you know the facts.
I have one that refuses to come in the house. My neighbor did ask if everything was alright because someone brought it to his attention and they thought I was punishing her and sticking her outside. He thankfully told them no she doesn't do that but he did make sure.
I foster dogs that may end up in a crate 95% of the time. I have a momma and her babies that Im about to take the babies away she is so mean. I walk her out front and then recrate her. Dogs in shelters are crate 23 hours and 45 minutes a day in most cases. Unless you are lucky enough to have volunteers to help.
One of the best training methods I have seen is the whelping box where you do crate for 23 hours a day and make the dog completely dependant on one person no other stimuli.
Make sure you know whats going on before wasting your animal control officers time.
JR
2007-12-12 05:03:43 · answer #6 · answered by JR 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depending on how long he expects the dog to be in the cage that would be considered abuse.
I would talk with him if I felt it would do any good, or I would call the ASPCA if I thought the dog was being caged all day.
If he doesn't want to provide the dog with a good loving home he should re-home it.
2007-12-12 05:02:03 · answer #7 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its ok as long as the cage is big enough for the dog and by doing this the dog learns discipline! Its a good idea as long as you dont leave it in there for a long time!
2007-12-12 04:57:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how do you know that he keeps him in a cage in his house....are you peeking through the windows-jk....be happy your not having to see the dog beat.....is the back yard big....my dogs dont stay in cages but there might be reasons why his is....how big is the cage....from the few details you have left there really doesnt seem to be a problem...except maybe the cage in the house....but like i said there may be a reason...
2007-12-12 05:02:03 · answer #9 · answered by femroper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you are describing does not seem normal, but there could be other circumstances you may not know about.
But, the bottom line is that it is not consdiered abusive by legal standards, if the crate (or cage) is large enough, clean and the dog is being properly fed and watered.
2007-12-12 04:56:56 · answer #10 · answered by maxmom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋