Keep an Outdoor Dog
2008-08-11

Keep an Outdoor Dog

Despite what you may feel about making a dog "part of the family", a dog doesn't need to be an dog indoor. It can be just as happy outdoors, and if you take the time out to play with him and make sure he gets enough food and water, he will definitely become a worthwhile addition to your family.

Dogs prefer living outdoor to indoor When outside, the dog can find its little space of nature where to move more freely than inside the house; for example., it can find the right place where to do its businesses without waiting patiently that you're ready to take it out. It will be able to roam free, getting all the exercise he needs. Also, it can explore sensible smell sense very well when outside, for there are smells of nature from trees, flowers, grass, soil and all those carried by the wind that we can neither imagine. Then, a dog living many hours a day in the open air of a garden is better adapted and resistant to the cold and the hot, although it has its personal shelter in its dog's basket or inside your house, when the weather is too bad. The convenience to the owner One good thing about outdoor dogs is they tend to be quite practical pets. Normally, big outdoorsy dogs are bred to be guard dogs and can be easily trained to protect your home. Many a burglar will think twice about targeting your home merely because there is a big dog in the yard. Bigger breeds are also quite friendly to those they are loyal to you. Then, a dog indoor lives rather well, apparently, with the love of its human family but it has to cope with the limits imposed by the house, like the places where it mustn't walk with its paws (dirty for having just come back from outside) like seats and beds; It is not free to run and jump to play with its master inside a house, otherwise it will cause damages, especially if the dog is of medium or big size. Also electric wires and electronic devices are a potential risk for it or can be seriously damaged in their turn. Keeping your dog outdoors will solve many of the problems listed above. Keep your dog outdoor Having learned about the advantages of keeping a dog outside, you may be thinking of owning an outdoor dog. Please start by considering the following: Does the climate in your area good for your pet living outside? Not all areas is right for your dog living outside, some get too hot summer while some has too cold winter. Even in milder temperatures, dogs should still be provided with adequate shelter from pounding rain, heavy winds or scorching sun. Do you have a proper room for your pet? Are those burrs or brambles will get tangled in your dog’s fur? Is your yard properly fenced? What if your dog digs in the garden or eats your prize-winning tulips? As a dog owner, it is still your responsibility to keep your dog happy and healthy. Regular bathing, brushing, nail trimming and rabies vaccinations are still required for outdoor pets. Will it bring inconvenience to your neighbors? How close do your neighbors live? Will they be upset if your dog barks in the middle of the night? Will your dog attack the neighbor's child retrieving their ball? Does your dog have access to soil or chew anything on the neighbor's property? Can it escape your yard to chase the neighbor's cat? How would you feel if your neighbor's had an outside dog? Will you dog be lonely? How much time will you be spending outside with your pet? If you are just traipsing outside to make sure it has food and water, why own a dog at all? Do you have other pets that will be around to keep it company? Working dogs that live outside get training, attention and praise. It makes them feel good having a sense of purpose. Pets that are forced to live outdoors become bored and tend towards aggression and mischief. The last thing you should pay attention to is whatever your outdoor dogs take to you, you should be patient, look after it carefully and teach your pet skills to let it grow in the trend you wish. None of things can be ideal; you should value the advantages and stick to your choice.