When I grew up in the 80s everyone’s dogs were outside. In my neighborhood everyone’s dogs just ran free. Dogs really weren’t allowed in our rental property and some people had them. I try to think back and don’t really know that many people who had dogs or if they did they did not have them very long.my dog was never outside. I mean for potty breaks or just some fresh air but my dog never lived outside. Even in the 80s when that was the norm. People judged, complained, most of them decided it was because I had a disability. That must be why my mom let me keep that dog in the house. No my dog wasn’t very large she was about 30 pounds maybe 35 at her heaviest. She was a beagle mix. She was very well behaved and I’m not sure why people had such a problem with her living in the house.
Now I laugh at that because so many dogs live in houses now it’s kind of the other way around I’m a little surprised when someone leaves their dog outside.back in the 80s it was common to see a dog on a chain ,although I was always taught that was inhumane but family and friends did it all the time. It was very common. Recently in the last few years I’ve noticed if you try to go buy a chain to put a dog on it’s hard to find them. Which makes me happy. Dog should not live on chains.
I can tell you statistics on dogs who live on chains. I’m not, I’m just going to hit you withgood old common sense. First of all dangerous. Dogs can hang themselves. Trust me even on a long lead cable my dogs have tangled themselves up to the point where they couldn’t put all four paws on the ground they get caught up they get their neck in a bond. All sorts of horrible things can happen just from that.some people feel that long lead cables are better. For what? Either way a dog does not need to be living on a cable, chain or any other sort of tiedown 24 seven or even 12 hours out of 24. It is not a lifestyle to me it’s a temporary thing. If that is a permanent part of your dogs life definitely rethink having a dog. I am very supportive of the areas who are making it a law that dogs cannot live on cables or chains permanently. Your dog is vulnerable to other animals not just other dogs cats raccoons anything they cannot move they’re stationary even if you buy the longest cable or chain there are. Your dog is not going to be able to escape an attack. That is inhumane treatment. I’ve heard of people who put their dogs out on chains or cables when they go out of town or they can’t be home. They feel well they’re outside they’re safe. What about heat, cold, thunderstorms, tornadoes. What about water and food even if you leave what you think is enough it can get spilled it can get dirty it can get contaminated. That’s just disgusting to expect your dog to eat or drink some thing that’s been outside in the elements and all the creatures for hours or even days. Exercise. You can’t run on a chain or a cable. Even if you get the longest one there is. That’s not proper exercise not to mention they have to go to the bathroom in that spot that’s unsanitary. Socialization and temperament. Being tied stationary in one spot even if it’s a huge spot that’s not adequate socialization imagine the amount of frustration the dog experiences every single day. Not being able to go past a certain spot not being able to see different scenery or witness different things. Not exposed to different people sounds or experiences. Most dogs who live like that for long periods of time become aggressive.
Question is why have a dog if that’s the best life you can offer. We’re not talking about you became homeless after a tragedy. You were sick and had to do this because of a situation. The people who get a dog and introduce it to that lifestyle from Dave one. Why! What’s the point. Oh you want it to be your guard dog? Wow OK find a better option a camera. They’re stationary and you do not have to pay anything for them after the initial purchasing price. Dogs on chains for life should be a thing of the past. There are community organizations out there to build fences, and dog houses for people who need help if their dogs are on chains because of a situation or accident or disaster.
No my dog is not outside will not be outside should not be outside for life. That’s just not a way to live. Especially on a chain. I get it you might have to chain your dog up to put it outside for an hour because you don’t have a fence or you can’t supervise it. That is not what I’m A chain or a long lead is perfectly natural for a temporary solution. Not just their whole life. Dogs do need to be contained just not on a chain all day long or even half the day. Dogs should be treated better than that. They deserve more they’re too good for us to be so awful to them.
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