woz 260 Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 LOL, Seems like you do the same as i do, IE: check the dog, feed,water then out into a clean warm kennel, so it looks like you do agree, but if not it don't mater, we all have our own ways, good luck my old dog always lived outside...he still does the odd nights lamping..the mrs takes him to work with her so he keeps fit and stops him stiffening up to much..he has earned his place indoors and has a bed in the lounge and one in the kitchen so he gets to sleep were he wants......he's grey and grumpy just like me Quote Link to post
hunter cammo 0 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 dogs are pack animals so it is better to house them together in a kennel & run or keep them indoors and put up with mud and hair and the licks in the lips you dont want lol , :tongue4: :db: :crazy: Quote Link to post
craigyboy 1,274 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 im soon to get a lurcher but not sure to keep it in house or not. will this make a difference to the dog if its kept in or out?? always better to keep them outdoors i would say atb happy hunting. tom!! why Quote Link to post
craigyboy 1,274 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 keeping them outdoors keeps them used too the cold so a dog kept indoors,doesnt like the cold,absolute balls mate Quote Link to post
mccloud 0 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Most of the time my dogs sleep outside. If it particularly cold , or if they've had a hard day/nights work and they're damp , they sleep in the kitchen. Essentially they are house dogs when we're home , and kennel dogs at night or when we're at work. Best of both worlds. I think the most important thing is to never put the dogs to bed if they are wet and it's cold. Basic animal husbandry really. Mccloud. Quote Link to post
mccroryart 0 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I keep mine indoors, but also put him outside at times during the day in a very secure run. I also try to take him with me with ever I go out as he runs for the door if I lift my coat. You need to think about what will fit in with your lifestyle and then stick to it. Are you prepared to put up with toilet training, chewing, food stealing, hairs (not a problem with my whippet) etc ? We get a lot of enjoyment from keeping the dog inside and I’m sure he prefers it. Its not fair if you keep the dog inside at the start and then suddenly put him out. Eamonn Quote Link to post
Cold Ethyl 63 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 im soon to get a lurcher but not sure to keep it in house or not. will this make a difference to the dog if its kept in or out?? I kept dogs outdoors years ago and now im in a flat dogs are in the house.I prefer them in personally.Dont think it makes any differance really to performance and as someone said saves them from being stolen. Quote Link to post
Guest hyperion Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 mine sleeps in the bed with me! he snores, farts and chews my toes to wake me up when he wants to go out! wouldnt have it any other way! cheers hyperion Quote Link to post
jordi9009 0 Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 cheers for the opinions lads Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 It's down to preference IMO. I've got two dogs that share a small flat with me, the wife, my 3 youngest kids and my eldest from time to time, they're no trouble. Saying that, I've only got a little JRT and a 21" Beddy/whippet! Quote Link to post
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