Thinking Of Keeping My Lurcher Out Full Time

[Foxi_Roxi 21]

I have had my lurcher for 2 years in November. She has been a house dog, But i have had a kennel and run built for her.

 

When i was at the OH's at the weekend i left her outside in a kennel and run with another young lurcher over night. She whined when initally shut in, but quietened down, started when it went dark but stopped again and I'm presuming obviously went to sleep.

 

I'm thinking of keeping her outside more often as she was so much more responsive to my commands when I then had her out for a walk. She can sometimes be a bit of a prat and play the "you cant catch me" game, if she doesnt want to be put back on lead, But she didnt bother at all this time. It was as if she would come straight away because she wanted the contact and attention with me.

 

What do you lot think?

 

How many of you keep yours outside full time?

[bird 10,014]

dogs are very routine animals, and changing them about can take more time than we think, and re housing them is one .! I keep my lurchers out side always have, only as I don't want dogs in the house .Had dogs in before got fed up with dog smell etc. , they go out 2-3 times a day(walks) plus when I work them, they see me enough lol. the dog 2 year old you say, so at this age it should responsive to you now , my young dog same age retrieves,heel,jumps, all on command , because I done it from 10 weeks old,and still give him a session once a week now. regards the dog being in or out makes no difference to it being biddable I don't think, its personal choice where you want the dog to be, for me dogs live outside .

[Foxi_Roxi 21]

I will introduce her to her kennel and run slowly. she was left outside at the OH's for the simple fact she was quiet and obviously content, and we didnt see the need to set all the other dogs off! I will see what i decide to do, I dont mind her being out during the day whilst im working, not too sure overnight yet. they only have access to two rooms downstairs anyway.

[lurcherman 887 13,418]

No dogs in my house stinky feckers

[bird 10,014]

No dogs in my house stinky feckers

lol, we had them in years ago, but never again. its bad enough in my motor lol never mind me house .

[tb25 4,627]

i have no problems with them in the house but at 8 moth this one was put out in the shed and shes staying there,,has free run of the yard though ,

 

never had eny bother for saying she was sleeping in the house in the kids bed from 6 week old...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Foxi_Roxi 21]

I have no problem with them in the house and do enjoy having them in with me. But I think she will definitely spend more time out there, she does prefer to be out if she has the option. Can't say my dog smells though really!!

[TOMO 28,298]

Dogs out for me,,,but I got 2 kids,,,and a third due in about a month,,,,feck trusting 50 lb of muscle and teeth with toddlers and baby's ...not worth it

[roybo 2,873]

I have had them in the house and in the run,my older bitch was out until 12 months then came in .I have pups in for a few month to learn them some manners ,then start them in the run all day and bring in during the night then start to leave them out ,no hassle once they realise you ain't letting them out

[Foxi_Roxi 21]

i think a mix and match of inside and out may work best for me and her then!

[Dewclaw69 484]

mine is out of the run all the time we're around. in and out of the house ( back room only ) as he pleases ( weather permitting ) . at 10 at night he's in the run and its grub time. in the run all day while we're at work. never a peep. suits us

[paulf 820]

had mine in the house from a pup then built a run and put her out she was fine from the word go ..

[gnipper 6,751]

I tried keeping my pup in the house but they irritate me fidgeting and messing with things they shouldn't. Like tomo said too with small kids it's not worth it.

[neems 2,406]

I wouldn't buy a kennel and then feck around getting the dog used to it just in the hope it gets more responsive and easier to train.

 

mine are outside because they stink and there's too many kids about here.

[lurcherman 887 13,418]

 

 

No dogs in my house stinky feckers

lol, we had them in years ago, but never again. its bad enough in my motor lol never mind me house .

 

Lol i got a van for them bird pup pissed in back other day just hosed out i couldnt imagine mine in.the house feckers would get on my nerves lol