hey guys..i had another question...i want to make my puppy (when it gets older) an outside dog...but dont know if what im doing right now is right...i have been sleeping in the garage for the last couple of nights since thats where my puppys kennel is at..i sleep next to it in another bed and it usually sleeps..occacionally waking and crying, but all i have to do is let it know im there and it goes back to sleep...in the morning i take the kennel out and into the backyard..i let her loose and give her water and her toys...i stay with her and play for about 20 minutes..i sit down and she sits by me and takes naps...(this was actually just a few minutes ago)...but when i leave she cries again...if shes going to be an outside dog can i leave her and let her cry so that she can used to it??
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Please reconsider keeping your dog outside..
http://www.dogsdeservebetter.com/outsidedogs.html
http://www.bcrescue.org/outside.html
http://www.spca-nb.ca/english/chain_guidelines.htm
http://www.greatdanecluboflasvegas.org/trouble_with_outside_dogs.html
http://www.luggerlabradors.com/outsidedogs.html
http://www.dogsdeservebetter.com/outsidedogs.html
http://www.bcrescue.org/outside.html
http://www.spca-nb.ca/english/chain_guidelines.htm
http://www.greatdanecluboflasvegas.org/trouble_with_outside_dogs.html
http://www.luggerlabradors.com/outsidedogs.html
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Completly agreed!
I'm kind of hoping he/she will let their parents see these links.. hopefully they'll realize it really isn't a good idea at all..
Since this person has actually been sleeping in the garage it certainly does seem that they love the pup very much..
I just wish the parents were more understanding of proper dog housing and training..
Outside dogs are generally always a bad idea.. hopefully they will decide to allow the pup to live inside..
I'm kind of hoping he/she will let their parents see these links.. hopefully they'll realize it really isn't a good idea at all..
Since this person has actually been sleeping in the garage it certainly does seem that they love the pup very much..
I just wish the parents were more understanding of proper dog housing and training..
Outside dogs are generally always a bad idea.. hopefully they will decide to allow the pup to live inside..
What breed is this pup? I wouldnt recommend having an outside dog, most are very people orientated and they do NOT want to be away from their owners. My Collie is outside while im working and she spends a good part of her day barking at everything.
Also, what if your puppy gets poisoned or stolen? Please tell yourparents you will work on housetraining, its not difficult to housebreak a pup!
If your parents wanted an outside dog they really should not have gotten a small breed
Also, what if your puppy gets poisoned or stolen? Please tell yourparents you will work on housetraining, its not difficult to housebreak a pup!
If your parents wanted an outside dog they really should not have gotten a small breed
Oh eek! I know you,Op want the best for your puppy, but one thing you can't do with a chi mix is make it an outside dog! Chis are pretty delicate when it comes to weather changes, they get cold WAY faster than any other type of dog I've seen- and they're just too small! Anything could get it, and what defense does it have? it's less than 10 pounds,a house cat could take it down!
Pups this age shouldn't be left all alone outdoors or inside... maybe if you researched crate training, and helped your parents see how it keeps the pup from tearing up the house, it might help.
Try to get your parents to reconsider, even if as it gets colder, you could make it have a bed in the garage (heated) or basement, but come in the house during the day, other wise, this might not be a hardy enough breed for you.....
I know you,Op want the best for your puppy, but one thing you can't do with a chi mix is make it an outside dog! Chis are pretty delicate when it comes to weather changes, they get cold WAY faster than any other type of dog I've seen- and they're just too small! Anything could get it, and what defense does it have? it's less than 10 pounds,a house cat could take it down!Pups this age shouldn't be left all alone outdoors or inside... maybe if you researched crate training, and helped your parents see how it keeps the pup from tearing up the house, it might help.
Try to get your parents to reconsider, even if as it gets colder, you could make it have a bed in the garage (heated) or basement, but come in the house during the day, other wise, this might not be a hardy enough breed for you.....
Speaking as someone who is going BACK to crating, I have to say crating your dog makes your life with them infinately easier. As long as your dog has a crate, he has a safe place to call his own. And you have the peace of mind knowing he's not soiling the houe, or chewing on things he shouldn't, or getting into chemicals or things he just shouldn't be bothering with.
Also what the other commenters have said is true - a chihuahua mix, or any small dog for that matter, shuold not be made to stay outdoors.
* They are prone to both heat and cold - where they can become ill fasther than a larger hardier dog.
* They can be carried away by other animals including but not limited to hawks, foxes, raccoons, dogs, cats etc.
* They are also animals that other unscrupulous people wouldn't hesitate to steal from your yard for the purposes of being sold to laboratories, as bait dogs to dog fighters, and possibly just resold for money to another family.
And chihuahuas by themselves have an issue with hypoglycemia where if they aren't fed often and well they can become sick due to low blood sugar. Keeping them outside is not a good idea for this very reason alone because you cannot properly monitor them or their eating habits.
If you can't get your parents to change their minds, I have to say, you may want to think about taking the chi-mix back to the humane society and get a more appropriate dog ... although no dog should be regulated to a life outdoors by themselves. They are pack animals as much as their wild canid brethren are... they need pack mates in order to be happy.
Good Luck!
Also what the other commenters have said is true - a chihuahua mix, or any small dog for that matter, shuold not be made to stay outdoors.
* They are prone to both heat and cold - where they can become ill fasther than a larger hardier dog.
* They can be carried away by other animals including but not limited to hawks, foxes, raccoons, dogs, cats etc.
* They are also animals that other unscrupulous people wouldn't hesitate to steal from your yard for the purposes of being sold to laboratories, as bait dogs to dog fighters, and possibly just resold for money to another family.
And chihuahuas by themselves have an issue with hypoglycemia where if they aren't fed often and well they can become sick due to low blood sugar. Keeping them outside is not a good idea for this very reason alone because you cannot properly monitor them or their eating habits.
If you can't get your parents to change their minds, I have to say, you may want to think about taking the chi-mix back to the humane society and get a more appropriate dog ... although no dog should be regulated to a life outdoors by themselves. They are pack animals as much as their wild canid brethren are... they need pack mates in order to be happy.
Good Luck!
Glad you small dog owners stepped in !!! I couldn't see this poor pup outside or even in a garage. Obviously the OP is a loving, caring soul . I wouldn't take the put back for another dog ... obviously it too would be an outside dog. I would recommend a rabbit ( hutch ) or a hamster etc until she's on her own. OP , you are a lovely caring person. Bless you for sleeping with your pup in the garage !! But unless your parents accept this as an inside dog , kenneled in your room and trained by you , this is no life for either one of you . You both need love and tranquility to grow up . Believe me , I've known many who wanted my pups, but I had to turn them down ... the timing wasn't right .
thanks guys for your responses...u guys made me feel bad i will try really hard to make my parents accept the dog living indoors...(btw..im 16 years old...male lol ) i will really try to convince my parents and show them that i really want our dog shihero to be happy and healthy....i wanted my little brother to get to grow up with a dog...since i didnt get to..i shall keep u guys posted on my progress...thank u all for your comments
i will try really hard to make my parents accept the dog living indoors...(btw..im 16 years old...male lol ) i will really try to convince my parents and show them that i really want our dog shihero to be happy and healthy....i wanted my little brother to get to grow up with a dog...since i didnt get to..i shall keep u guys posted on my progress...thank u all for your comments
Don't feel bad =(... all you can do is learn from this, educate yourself and your parents. Your pup is tiny, and is built to live in controlled temperatures! She could easily get very hurt living outside 24/7, even in the garage. Her little body and thin coat could not possibly protect her from the cold, even in an insulated kennel or in the garage, and most outside dogs become bored, destructive, and escape their yards frequently.
I'm 17, and I have a LOT of say in how my dogs are treated. If you save up and buy her a crate (which costs about $20 for a small crate), take the time to train her, and let her sleep in your room, would your parents really care? If you work on house-training her and keep her in your room with plenty of chewies while you're gone, would they care? Probably not. Your parents will probably be very impressed that you're spending your money and your time providing the life your pup deserves, and if anything most parents would be happy to see some responsibility in their 16 year-old kid. ^^ Seriously!
I'm 17, and I have a LOT of say in how my dogs are treated. If you save up and buy her a crate (which costs about $20 for a small crate), take the time to train her, and let her sleep in your room, would your parents really care? If you work on house-training her and keep her in your room with plenty of chewies while you're gone, would they care? Probably not. Your parents will probably be very impressed that you're spending your money and your time providing the life your pup deserves, and if anything most parents would be happy to see some responsibility in their 16 year-old kid. ^^ Seriously!
I think the pup wants to be part of the pack, which is only normal for all dogs. Being deligated to the outdoors when the other pack members are inside is very confusing for the poor little thing. Remember your pup doesn't see himself as a small human, but he does see his family(you and parents) as dogs. He is social by nature and loves the pack lifestyle.