My Thoughts Of THIS FORUM.

gahustle

she gaurds my block, my street, my house, me. knows the neighborhood from 5blocks down!   Her house is outside because i raised her outside.    She is a Gaurd Dog and a friend.    Nothings wrong with a dog being outside. 

It is your life and your choice of course but I know people who used a German Shepard and Great Dane in the same manner you do and they had to be put to sleep because they turn on every person they knew besides the owner. If that's what you want, well that's what your going to get. Improper socialization like this will destroy the dog.

gahustle

The question was simple. Majority of you im sure keep your dog in the house, and are against a dog being tied up/and or kept outside. Rather in a fence, un-tied or tied next to a dog house.  

My opinion is, I think your here on this forum to start trouble. Not a good choice. A dog is a pet, a part of the family, so why would you keep your family member tied up to a tree all night? I love my dog, and treat him like he should be treated. A dog who is also a family member. All I can say is, I don't see this thread leading up to good things already.

Bkimura28

My opinion is, I think your here on this forum to start trouble

You're probably right

thats alright too, that goes back to protecting me and mine. She wouldnt turn on the people she sees everyday and knows. Feed her, Play with her, Look familiar and your fine.    People walking down the street know there is a dog on that street. Have had police come by and play with the dog and at the same time tell me to tie her up or i got a hundred dollar fine.  i have a good bond with my dog, and so does my family and the people across the street. she would be across the street playing fetch with there son. and im in the house watching tv. 

She always comes back for a good bowl of nuggets and water! 

Have you ever thought that she greets you at the door in hope of being able to come with you? My dog loves to spend time outdoors, but if I left him out there 24/7 he would become aggressive, unsocial,and down right mean. When your whole neighborhgood is sleeping at nihgt, he pack is not with her. She is only 1 year old, she is still a puppy, with a puppy mindset. At this point in her development, everyone i sher friend. In a year, this will not be the case. You will have an aggressive dog on yours hands. Dogs need social contact, and constant human companionship.

 Welp she isnt here to make friends with anyone but the people she wants to be friends with. how do you figure my dog dosnt like being outside, and sleeping outside.

your dog wouldnt like it because you have him sleeping on the floor next to you at night. or in a pined kitchen.   you brought him home living inside the house. well when the dog is born with the mother let them live out in the shed. and they wont be house trained and wont care anything or respect your house but to make it a huge play pin. meaning all types of money 

im not here to make friends, or start trouble. if i catch some friends while im hear cool. if not cool.... this is a discussion forum. If you dont agree or like something i have said ignore this thread, Or speak your peace and we can agree, disagree or agree to disagree

gahustle

She always comes back for a good bowl of nuggets and water

I sure hope you aren't saying you let your dog wander your neighborhood. That can lead to more trouble... trust me. She could get stolen, hit by a car, seriously injured, or much worse. I kow exactly what you are thinking, I've trained my dog well. That will never happend to her!

But I'll tell you something. It DOES happen. To the best dogs, and the worst.  And it will.

Yes you are right you may want this type of behavior for protection.

The only advice I give is keep up with constant socialization of neighbors and yourself. Also maybe consult police K9 trainers? You just don't want her to turn on a child for no reason ya know?? And that HAS been KNOWN to happen with this type of "treatment."

As long as the neighborhood, city/town, and trainer feels you are doing the right thing then of course your are entitled to do whatever you'd like with your dog.

BUT keep in mind most of us here are dog lovers "human treating" type people. Our dogs are our companions, children, best friends; less likely our sole protectors.

I wish you and the dog the best of luck and hopefully no issues and harm. As long as you can admit and be aware that those conditions on a German Shepard "CAN" lead to "bad things."

Well, I know people who do treat their dog like a child and it's unhealthy for the owners and the dog in my opinion, so I know what you mean in some cases.  I don't treat my dog like a person/child, but she is a companion and we do consider her a part of the family.  Why would we leave her outside at all times?  We didn't get her to be a gaurd dog or a working dog, we got to add more joy to our life!

Gahustle....I think that this topic (inside vs. outside) is just something that we are going to disagree on.  I want my dogs to be more than just guard dogs.  I want them to be a companion to me at more times then just when I decide to go outside.  And having them inside and with me, they still alert me to people coming closer to the house then they like.

A dog tied up can't "guard" a thing -- it can bark and that's about it.  And then all that wonderful barking simply makes the world ignore the dog so anyone breaking into your house simply does it out of range of the dog.  Or they use the cover of the dog's noise to break into the house next door. 

Dogs tied outside are ignored.  They bark, they dig, they're destructive.  They DON'T get exercise because running back and forth on a length of rope, or even running the fence simply makes them frustrated and angry.  Yard dogs are often mean because they get no socialization and no interaction with their pack, nor are they cared for health-wise. 

No, we don't treat them "human" -- but we do treat them HUMANELY.  Their health is taken care of.  Their mental health also is a concern. 

A dog is more than just something for a burglar to trip over on his way around to the back of your property.  And more than something that might bite him in the butt if he set foot in range of the dog. 

A dog is an intelligent sentient being -- capable of far more than just wearing a hole in the grass around your house.  Valuing that and taking care of that is the aim of most folks on here. 

And yes, most of us feel that a dog forced to simply be a yard dog (that's not counting a livestock guardian dog who spends all of his time protecting his flock and is housed/sheltered as well as they are) -- but a dog forced to simply "exist' with no socialization, no comfortable shelter and good health care -- left simply to endlessly pace, bark, and be frustrated -- to my mind that is a cruel life for them to lead. 

If you just want 'protection' for your house then just have a pool of roaches outside -- they'll eat anything and no one wants to step in them so they'd be great protection. 

calliecritturs

A dog tied up can't "guard" a thing -- it can bark and that's about it.  And then all that wonderful barking simply makes the world ignore the dog so anyone breaking into your house simply does it out of range of the dog.  Or they use the cover of the dog's noise to break into the house next door. 

Dogs tied outside are ignored.  They bark, they dig, they're destructive.  They DON'T get exercise because running back and forth on a length of rope, or even running the fence simply makes them frustrated and angry.  Yard dogs are often mean because they get no socialization and no interaction with their pack, nor are they cared for health-wise. 

No, we don't treat them "human" -- but we do treat them HUMANELY.  Their health is taken care of.  Their mental health also is a concern. 

A dog is more than just something for a burglar to trip over on his way around to the back of your property.  And more than something that might bite him in the butt if he set foot in range of the dog. 

A dog is an intelligent sentient being -- capable of far more than just wearing a hole in the grass around your house.  Valuing that and taking care of that is the aim of most folks on here. 

And yes, most of us feel that a dog forced to simply be a yard dog (that's not counting a livestock guardian dog who spends all of his time protecting his flock and is housed/sheltered as well as they are) -- but a dog forced to simply "exist' with no socialization, no comfortable shelter and good health care -- left simply to endlessly pace, bark, and be frustrated -- to my mind that is a cruel life for them to lead. 

If you just want 'protection' for your house then just have a pool of roaches outside -- they'll eat anything and no one wants to step in them so they'd be great protection. 

I'm agreeing with all the members!!! GAHUSTLE JUST PLEASE BE CAREFUL AND TAKE SOME ADVICE DONT BE BITTER WE JUST WANT THE BEST FOR THE BOTH OF YOU

I'm walking away from this one... who am I to talk; I'm the one who babies my dog to death! lol see you around folks ;o) 

the more i read comments the more i learn but, regardless of what ive learned here. My vet, and Humane Society Know the type of living conditions. And both Vet Doc, and the doc at humante society say she is a very happy healthy dog.   I dont come here much but ive wanted to come and discuss with you

I'm curious...

If your dog considers the whole neighborhood, or a 5 block range, her "pack" then how does she know what to gaurd?

I dog bonds to it's owner by having it's needs, physical and emotional, met by that owner.  If your dog is not bonded to you well then how will she guard you?

If you choose to maintain your dog in your yard, that is your choice.  I would recommend that you spend time with her every day teaching her obedience and tricks.  This will help her socialization and obedient dogs are good dogs, no matter what their purpose is.