Chaining dogs, your opinion?
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ive seen some nasty accidents on chains so i woudlnt do it...but for some its a nesecity to allow their dogs to get the excersize they need safely
i think if i had to though id look into the overhead trolly line type systems insted of osme chain that drags along the ground and can easily get tangled ect.
i think if i had to though id look into the overhead trolly line type systems insted of osme chain that drags along the ground and can easily get tangled ect.
I see nothing wrong with it IF:
Dog gets off the leash to go on walks, to parks, socialize with dogs and people.
Has adequate shelter, food, and water.
Still is loved on.
In general just taken care off. But just not allowed inside. fine. I can deal with that, there is alot worse things then living outside.
If the dog lives on its chain day in and out, with out getting out ect. I dont agree with that at all.
Dog gets off the leash to go on walks, to parks, socialize with dogs and people.
Has adequate shelter, food, and water.
Still is loved on.
In general just taken care off. But just not allowed inside. fine. I can deal with that, there is alot worse things then living outside.
If the dog lives on its chain day in and out, with out getting out ect. I dont agree with that at all.
Don't agree with chained dogs at all, for any reason. Dogs are pets and part of the family. If you can't provide the exercise and play area they need without chaining them, then I don't think you're ready for ownership. I've seen parents criticized for having their kids on a halter and lead in a busy mall, yet those very people seem to have no objection to steel chaining their dog to a tree. Makes no sense to me.
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I don't agree with a dog living on a chain but as a substitute for a fenced in yard I think it's more than fine so long as the dog has enough room to get from the sun to the shade and can run around and the chain is not too heavy. Not everyone can afford or is allowed to put up a fence where they live, if we want our dogs to spend any time outside in the yard they need to be tethered. yes we could take them out on leash for potty breaks but what is that 5 minutes at the MOST. Max was tethered all the time, he came in as soon as he wanted to, sometimes he'd lay out in the sun for hours. I really don't see the big deal. He still got walked and he lived in the house, sorry he enjoyed time outside and we couldn't afford a fence (nor did my parents want a fence).
i believe that dogs can be chained responsibly. mostly that involves housedogs being put out on a chain for time outside. i'm not a fan of dogs being chained without supervision. too many good dogs have ended up dead though no fault of their own because bad situations happened to them while they were on the end of a chain.
i do not believe chaining causes aggression, but i do believe that is often a symptom of problematic/dangerous dog ownership. i do not believe that dogs who live their entire lives on chains are truly members of the family, and that puts them at a higher risk for bites more than the chain itself.
i do not believe chaining causes aggression, but i do believe that is often a symptom of problematic/dangerous dog ownership. i do not believe that dogs who live their entire lives on chains are truly members of the family, and that puts them at a higher risk for bites more than the chain itself.
A chain or tie out is like any other "tool", if you use it responsibly there isn't a problem with it..........if you don't then it's a bad thing. Not much different than a crate.
Leave your dog chained 24/7 or leave the dog locked in a crate all the time............either way is misuse of a tool, cruel and inhumane IMO
Leave your dog chained 24/7 or leave the dog locked in a crate all the time............either way is misuse of a tool, cruel and inhumane IMO
Mom's husky mix is very loved and a big part of our family. He is chained outside on a 50ft cable and has a very nice dog house. He is only tied up while mom is at work or away. He comes in the house and sleeps in the house. He goes on nice long hr and /12 walks everyday! I think that this is perfectly fine.
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I'm a Dogs Deserve Better Representative. I am STRONGLY against chaining 24/7. In 90% of cases when dogs are chained, their owners just do NOT take them off the leash to properly train them, socialize them, or to give them exercise. And a small dog house might be considered shelter to some, but not me personally. A small shed and at least some form of heating would be adequate, however.
And then, to get into that chaining is a leading factor in viciousness in dogs, as well as dog bites.
I've never yet met a person that chains their dog but still cares for it adequately. And there are a lot of people that chain around here. I have, however, met some dogs that are allowed to be free in a person's own yard, never chained but never indoors, that are cared for adequately. And there is a boy a block down from my mom's house that has two outdoor beagles kept in a small chainlink kennel with just a dog house. I'd prefer that they have MUCH better shelter, considering the weather we can have here, but that boy walks those dogs every single day. More than I can say for most people that shove dogs outside and just forget about them.
It is very rare to come across a person that chains their dog and it lives outdoors that actually truly cares for their dog.
With all that said, I do not support the push of anti-chaining laws, but rather stricter laws against those that neglect chained dogs, such as being out in freezing whether with only a dog house, not fed well enough, or not properly groomed, etc.
And then, to get into that chaining is a leading factor in viciousness in dogs, as well as dog bites.
I've never yet met a person that chains their dog but still cares for it adequately. And there are a lot of people that chain around here. I have, however, met some dogs that are allowed to be free in a person's own yard, never chained but never indoors, that are cared for adequately. And there is a boy a block down from my mom's house that has two outdoor beagles kept in a small chainlink kennel with just a dog house. I'd prefer that they have MUCH better shelter, considering the weather we can have here, but that boy walks those dogs every single day. More than I can say for most people that shove dogs outside and just forget about them.
It is very rare to come across a person that chains their dog and it lives outdoors that actually truly cares for their dog.
With all that said, I do not support the push of anti-chaining laws, but rather stricter laws against those that neglect chained dogs, such as being out in freezing whether with only a dog house, not fed well enough, or not properly groomed, etc.
I don't agree with this at all. It's not true. Do you know how this conclusion was reached? Nobody I asked can name a single study where this has been proven, or how that conclusion was even reached. This is simply one of those bits of false folklore that has been repeated so often it's taken as true.
You mentioned that a large amount of permanently chained dogs lack training and human contact. THAT is what feeds aggression. Not a chain. I have known many chained dogs who were happy, loving souls. Don't blame the chain for somehow altering a dog's behavior.
You mentioned that a large amount of permanently chained dogs lack training and human contact. THAT is what feeds aggression. Not a chain. I have known many chained dogs who were happy, loving souls. Don't blame the chain for somehow altering a dog's behavior.
I agree.
I'm going to find my past posts on this issue so I can just copy them here as too much as been said to try and retype it all.
In the end though, a chain is an inanimate tool incapable of inflicting harm upon an animal, incapable of inflicting abuse, and incapable of neglect. A HUMAN is responsible for all of that and anyone who neglects and/or abuses a dog on a chain is going to do so whether that dog is chained, kenneled, or just loose in the house forgotten about.
So quit blaming chains.
And tessa, 97% of DDB people love to make up their own statistics to "prove" their point.
And here's a thought on all those dog bites that occur by dog who are chained: STAY OUT OF THE CHAIN SPOT UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN PERSONALLY TOLD BY THE OWNER TO ENTER IT! KEEP YOUR CHILDREN AWAY FROM YOUR NEIGHBOR'S YARD AND THEIR DOGS! A dog that is chained that bites someone will most probably bite even if loose. And chances are it's not a chain issue, but a restrainment issue being that a dog that is territorial on a chain is going to be so whether in a kennel, behind a fence, or even confined in a home.
A chain is nothing more than a containment/restrainment tool used by people to be responsible and keep their animals confined onto their own property.
And one last thing. Not too long ago DDB's Tammy Grimes urged people to climb fences to see if neighbor's or anyone else is chaining their dogs and report them to the authorities. I'll tell you right now that if you so choose to climb my fence to see what is going on in my yard, you will be looking down the dark barrel of a shotgun. Mind your own business and worry about true neglect and abuse cases in which there are already laws on the books to protect those animals. Quit playing 'hero'.
I'm going to find my past posts on this issue so I can just copy them here as too much as been said to try and retype it all.
In the end though, a chain is an inanimate tool incapable of inflicting harm upon an animal, incapable of inflicting abuse, and incapable of neglect. A HUMAN is responsible for all of that and anyone who neglects and/or abuses a dog on a chain is going to do so whether that dog is chained, kenneled, or just loose in the house forgotten about.
So quit blaming chains.
And tessa, 97% of DDB people love to make up their own statistics to "prove" their point.
And here's a thought on all those dog bites that occur by dog who are chained: STAY OUT OF THE CHAIN SPOT UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN PERSONALLY TOLD BY THE OWNER TO ENTER IT! KEEP YOUR CHILDREN AWAY FROM YOUR NEIGHBOR'S YARD AND THEIR DOGS! A dog that is chained that bites someone will most probably bite even if loose. And chances are it's not a chain issue, but a restrainment issue being that a dog that is territorial on a chain is going to be so whether in a kennel, behind a fence, or even confined in a home.
A chain is nothing more than a containment/restrainment tool used by people to be responsible and keep their animals confined onto their own property.
And one last thing. Not too long ago DDB's Tammy Grimes urged people to climb fences to see if neighbor's or anyone else is chaining their dogs and report them to the authorities. I'll tell you right now that if you so choose to climb my fence to see what is going on in my yard, you will be looking down the dark barrel of a shotgun. Mind your own business and worry about true neglect and abuse cases in which there are already laws on the books to protect those animals. Quit playing 'hero'.
THe problem i have with it is while your dog is chained there is no way for the dog to defend himself incase another stray dog is loose which around here happens alot. I would much prefer someone go out with thier dog on a lead and take what measures is necessary for the dog to be able to go and get some exercise. No way i am chaining one of mine. Plus the risk of hanging themselves, seen it happen and don't want to see it again.
