Originally Posted By: aquariuscsm
Originally Posted By: andrewg
Almost nothing irritates me more than dog owners that buy a puppy and then within weeks chain the poor thing up in the backyard like a criminal. A dog often develops behavioral issues (of course) from such treatment. Even a fenced outdoor kennel can be a mini-prison for most breeds. Dogs desire to be an accepted part of the family and want nothing more than to protect the home and be welcomed into the house as a respected member.
Just my opinion and not trying to accuse or indict.
I agree 200%. There's nothing I hate more than seeing a dog chained up or kept outside in a cage. People like that have no business being animal owners.
Exactly....makes me wonder why they even buy them and spend money to feed them? I don't understand this at all. I have 2 80lb dogs....they are best and want inside very quickly after going out. Plus I think it should be criminal to leave dogs outside in the summer time in Florida. I could not stand to be outside all day long so I do not expect anybody else in my family to do it.....let alone not give them a choice.
Originally Posted By: andrewg
Almost nothing irritates me more than dog owners that buy a puppy and then within weeks chain the poor thing up in the backyard like a criminal. A dog often develops behavioral issues (of course) from such treatment. Even a fenced outdoor kennel can be a mini-prison for most breeds. Dogs desire to be an accepted part of the family and want nothing more than to protect the home and be welcomed into the house as a respected member.
Just my opinion and not trying to accuse or indict.
I agree 200%. There's nothing I hate more than seeing a dog chained up or kept outside in a cage. People like that have no business being animal owners.
Exactly....makes me wonder why they even buy them and spend money to feed them? I don't understand this at all. I have 2 80lb dogs....they are best and want inside very quickly after going out. Plus I think it should be criminal to leave dogs outside in the summer time in Florida. I could not stand to be outside all day long so I do not expect anybody else in my family to do it.....let alone not give them a choice.