Is it inhumane

Hello6

Hello6

Princess of Mean
Dogs want to be close with their people, you're their new pack. Why even bother having a pet if you're not going to treat it like you love it? Dog is "man's best friend" and you'd leave your best friend penned outside? They passed a law in VA Bch that you can't leave an animal chained up for over 12 hours a day, and I'm sure they'll enforce it just as soon as they've solved all other crimes.
And my hounds, dachshunds and the coonhound mix would HATE being kept in a run, chained up outside or 5 feet from where ever I happen to be sitting. Hunting dogs may not know the love of people and being a family member but it doesn't mean they don't deserve it. People just tell themselves they don't mind, makes it easier to sleep at night.

I wouldn't have it any other way than my 3 pups in the recliner with me and my big dog snoozing beside the chair. :purehappiness:
 
nomoney

nomoney

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Although only in some situations do I believe it to me inhumane. I myself could not let any of my dogs live outside. I let them run and play with eachother outside quite frequently; but they always let me know when they are ready to come back in. I have a lab; and if he doesn't get to tell us good night before he goes to his bed; he's up whining all night long-I could not let him stay outside just because he is so sociable. Labs can be destructive and I could see why some would want them no where near the inside of their house..but if you can't take the time to train them properly and to dog proof your house you have no business owning one to begin with.
 
nomoney

nomoney

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grey karma with no message just drives me nuts...please just type green or red when you do it so I know :yay: TIA.
 
Tinkerbell

Tinkerbell

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I grew up with dogs living in the house, so I really have no problem with it. However, my husband just doesn't understand why anyone would want an animal living in the house. He thinks the fur all over everything is nasty.

For those who misunderstood - I was not saying the dog would be chained up. It would not be chained up.

Believe it or not, the beagles that my father-in-law has are far from just hunting dogs. Just because they live outside does not mean they are not interacted with - because they are, on a daily basis. They are happy and friendly and in good health.

I can understand why people wouldn't understand why you would have a pet if it's just "chained up" outside. I kinda think it's pointless too.

*sigh* I don't know. I think labs are the sweetest dogs and I think it would be nice to have one in the house, but I just don't think I'll be able to convince the hubby.

I think the best option, if I can't convince him, is not to get a dog at all.
 
cattitude

cattitude

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Tinkerbell said:
I think the best option, if I can't convince him, is not to get a dog at all.
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:yeahthat: Or get one that he will accept living in the house...or you could get rid of him. :lol:
 
ylexot

ylexot

Super Genius
My dog is outside during the day (unless the weather is bad) and inside at night. He has a 10x20 kennel and a dog house on the shady side of the house. He loves being outside because he can hear/see/smell what's going on in the neighborhood. But he also likes to be inside with me so we can play and so I can scratch him. Yeah the dog hair is everywhere, but that's part of having a dog. Don't want the hair, don't get a dog.
 
vraiblonde

vraiblonde

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ylexot said:
Don't want the hair, don't get a dog.
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Sorry - that's too easy. You're supposed to think up things that annoy you, then deliberately put those things in your life so you can complain about them.

Tinkerbell, I would advise you against getting the dog. Really, it's not worth the aggravation of having it if the hubby doesn't want to put up with the hair, mess, noise, etc.
 
crabcake

crabcake

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janey83 said:
:shrug: This isn't the artic, he'll be fine.
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It's not just an issue of the cold ... what about this sweltering heat we have going on? And if the dog has a health problem (i.e., seizure), and it's out in a pen, when will the owner realize it? Hours later might be too late to help. A few of our dogs prefer to be outside to play, run, etc., but they're not penned up, and they do come in when it's hot/cold. But a pet is an extension of your family; would you ask your mom or dad to live entirely outside in a cage? :shrug:
 
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alex

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Midnightrider said:
Labs are people dogs, and i think its a waste to put a dog with such personality in a pen.
Hound dogs on the other hand do fine with being penned up.

But to each his own, if thats what you want to do....
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Not all "hound dogs" do fine being penned up. Bloodhounds are very much a people/social dog and ours hated to be left in a huge fenced yard when we went out. He was so bad that he pulled apart our chainlink fence with his teeth and learned how to climb over it. He hated to be crated as well.
 
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marianne

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It's probably not as bad if you have more than one dog since they keep each other company.

Due to circumstances that we couldn't control, we used to keep our dogs outside most of the day as long as it wasn't extremely hot or cold. DH thought this was fine. He built them a fancy-schmancy dog house and even put an air conditioner in there. But it always bothered me that they didn't get enough people interaction. As soon as those circumstances changed and we were down to one dog, I brought that dog inside. What a difference. The dog doesn't like to go outside these days because he thinks we won't him back in. He will go to the bathroom outside but watches us the entire time he's doing his business to make sure we're there with him. He doesn't leave my side and is awfully paranoid. Personally, I don't think I could keep dogs outside after this experience, even if it means not having any more dogs.
 
BuddyLee

BuddyLee

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I never understood the SoMD notion of having a dog and then keeping it chained up outside, all the while not paying attention to it.
 
PrchJrkr

PrchJrkr

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BuddyLee said:
I never understood the SoMD notion of having a dog and then keeping it chained up outside, all the while not paying attention to it.
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Get back to me when you've invested thousands of dollars in tools. Locks are only for honest people, and with morals what they are today, respect for other's property isn't instilled in a lot of them. My dogs are my security system. They have a full view of the out buildings. Don't get me wrong, I love my dogs, but that is what they are, dogs. They have enough room for exercise and get fresh water and food daily. They have houses with adequate ventilation to escape the weather and they get attention every time I go to that side of the yard.
 
Chasey_Lane

Chasey_Lane

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PrchJrkr said:
Get back to me when you've invested thousands of dollars in tools. Locks are only for honest people, and with morals what they are today, respect for other's property isn't instilled in a lot of them. My dogs are my security system. They have a full view of the out buildings. Don't get me wrong, I love my dogs, but that is what they are, dogs. They have enough room for exercise and get fresh water and food daily. They have houses with adequate ventilation to escape the weather and they get attention every time I go to that side of the yard.
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You do realize that, even though they get fresh water (say, in the morning) by afternoon it's probably almost boiling? By proper ventilation, do you mean just some holes or vents in a shed/garage? That's hardly enough to keep them comfortable.
 
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