You enter into a certain amount of madness
when you marry a person with pets.~Nora EphronI wonder when someone will come?
THE OUTSIDE DOG
Many people believe that dogs belong outside and should not
be allowed to live inside a home with the family. Most often it
is a lack of understanding of the animal that fosters this
inhumane concept of the "outside dog." A bit of knowledge
about dogs and their nature is a necessity for anyone who
wishes to make an intelligent, humane decision about whether or not to keep a
dog outside on a permanent basis.
*Thousand of years ago when man and all animals lived outside, there was a cave
or a den for shelter and man and dogs lived in small groups or "packs." Times
have changed, but we and the dogs haven't-both humans and dogs are pack
animals. We do not tend to be solitary. Domesticated companion dogs no longer
have packs of other dogs to live with, so dogs now need to be members of human
families or packs.
*Furthermore, both people and dogs are "den" animals. This is the reason dogs
can be housebroken. Dogs want shelter in a safe, secure den-your house-and
they want their den to be clean.
*Obviously, dogs can be forced to live ouside, alone and away from their families,
but to force this kind of life on a dog is one of the worst things you can do to him.
Such a life goes against the dog's two basic instincts: the pack and the den.
*If you have any doubts about these ideas think of all the whining, barking and
clawing dogs you have seen kenneled alone outside. Dogs trying desperately to
get their human families' attention and then just giving up to become hyperactive,
listless, fearful or vicious when the stress of enforced solitude becomes too much
to cope with.
*The rationale given by many people who permantly keep their dogs outside is that
they will spend time with the pet outside. Even the most well meaning pet owner
does not spend significant time outside, particularly when is is raining or cold.
*Consequently, under the best circumstances for the outside dog, a bowl of food
and water is hastily shoved before him, a quick pat given, and his owner, his
world, is gone leaving the animal to spend another 22 or 23 hours alone.
*A dog bring the gifts of steadfast devotion, abiding love and joyful companionship.
Unless you can responsibly accept a dog's offer of these great gifts, please do
not get a dog. A sad, lonely, bewildered dog, kenneled outside, wondering why he
cannot be with his family, brings only sadness and unhappiness to the world.
Bringing Your New Kitty Home
Introducing a New Cat to Resident Cat (Cats)
Introducing a New Dog to Resident Dog (Dogs
Introducing a New Cat to Resident Dog (Dogs)
Introducing a New Dog to Resident Cat (Cats)
Cat Housebreaking Troubles
Dog Housebreaking Problems
Facts About Declawing Your Cat
Benefits of Altering Your Cat
Benefits of Altering Your Dog
Lead Training
Small Children and Puppies
Outdoor Dogs
Hot Weather Care For Pets
You Can't Find Good Homes For All of Them
Have You Walked Your Dog Today?
Dogs and the 4th of July
Does Your Dog Ride in the Back of a Pickup Truck?
when you marry a person with pets.~Nora EphronI wonder when someone will come?
THE OUTSIDE DOG
Many people believe that dogs belong outside and should not
be allowed to live inside a home with the family. Most often it
is a lack of understanding of the animal that fosters this
inhumane concept of the "outside dog." A bit of knowledge
about dogs and their nature is a necessity for anyone who
wishes to make an intelligent, humane decision about whether or not to keep a
dog outside on a permanent basis.
*Thousand of years ago when man and all animals lived outside, there was a cave
or a den for shelter and man and dogs lived in small groups or "packs." Times
have changed, but we and the dogs haven't-both humans and dogs are pack
animals. We do not tend to be solitary. Domesticated companion dogs no longer
have packs of other dogs to live with, so dogs now need to be members of human
families or packs.
*Furthermore, both people and dogs are "den" animals. This is the reason dogs
can be housebroken. Dogs want shelter in a safe, secure den-your house-and
they want their den to be clean.
*Obviously, dogs can be forced to live ouside, alone and away from their families,
but to force this kind of life on a dog is one of the worst things you can do to him.
Such a life goes against the dog's two basic instincts: the pack and the den.
*If you have any doubts about these ideas think of all the whining, barking and
clawing dogs you have seen kenneled alone outside. Dogs trying desperately to
get their human families' attention and then just giving up to become hyperactive,
listless, fearful or vicious when the stress of enforced solitude becomes too much
to cope with.
*The rationale given by many people who permantly keep their dogs outside is that
they will spend time with the pet outside. Even the most well meaning pet owner
does not spend significant time outside, particularly when is is raining or cold.
*Consequently, under the best circumstances for the outside dog, a bowl of food
and water is hastily shoved before him, a quick pat given, and his owner, his
world, is gone leaving the animal to spend another 22 or 23 hours alone.
*A dog bring the gifts of steadfast devotion, abiding love and joyful companionship.
Unless you can responsibly accept a dog's offer of these great gifts, please do
not get a dog. A sad, lonely, bewildered dog, kenneled outside, wondering why he
cannot be with his family, brings only sadness and unhappiness to the world.
Bringing Your New Kitty Home
Introducing a New Cat to Resident Cat (Cats)
Introducing a New Dog to Resident Dog (Dogs
Introducing a New Cat to Resident Dog (Dogs)
Introducing a New Dog to Resident Cat (Cats)
Cat Housebreaking Troubles
Dog Housebreaking Problems
Facts About Declawing Your Cat
Benefits of Altering Your Cat
Benefits of Altering Your Dog
Lead Training
Small Children and Puppies
Outdoor Dogs
Hot Weather Care For Pets
You Can't Find Good Homes For All of Them
Have You Walked Your Dog Today?
Dogs and the 4th of July
Does Your Dog Ride in the Back of a Pickup Truck?
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