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| Outdoor | 32% | 185 votes | Total: 583 votes | |
| Indoor | 68% | 398 votes |
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Should Dogs be Indoor or Outdoor Pets- Should dogs be indoor or outdoor pets is a tough question to debate. There are a multitude of pro's and con's that come into play ...read more
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I don't have a dog just because I think that the best for it is living outdoor, I mean in a house with a garden; instead, I live in a 65 m2 apartment, at the 3rd floor of a bloc...read more
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by Eli Boyatt
Even though i love my dogs very much, i think they should be outside dogs, all dogs need places to run and be free. I know some people love there dogs and want them to be inside...read more
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There are many different breeds of dogs to choose from, but in my opinion a dog should be kept outdoors. Despite what you may feel about making a dog "part of the family", a dog...read more
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Your dog is a reliable friend, right? Well, just leave him for a few days, with someone else taking care of him, and see if he cares as much as you think he does. Keeping a ...read more
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by David Mull
They need to have time outside, the great outdoors, especially larger dogs. I have a neighbor who coops up this big black door on this little front porch, which is now gated,...read more
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by L. Tobey
Shouldn't we let the dogs decide? There are probably very few dogs that would hate a good run in the great outdoors, but since we (as a society) have domesticated the little ...read more
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Although shelter is needed for dog such as dog houses, dogs should be outdoor pets. It is much cleaner to keep dogs on the outdoors. Much damage can be done to a house, if dogs ...read more
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by Ted Sherman
Before I respond to the title answer, please allow me to ask another question. Should your kids be indoor or outdoor kids? The only logical answer when referring to dogs and kid...read more
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by Ms Faye
I want to make it perfectly clear that I love dogs and would never consider eating one. "Yes! That is what I said, EAT one." Yet some countries, for instance, in china the c...read more
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by Pat Gray
Dogs, despite what we have turned them into from selective breeding, are all wolves at heart, and as such, that remnant of wildness needs the out-of-doors. Sofas and expensive d...read more
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by Suzie Jane
When I first saw this question I thought, "dogs an indoor pet, that's silly" Then I got to thinking you could view this a few ways. Is the question asking should dogs always ...read more
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by Janet Farricelli -Cuisine and Food Steward-
Ideally, in a perfect world, dogs should deserve the luxury and warmth of a cozy home and the pleasure of running and leading a normal dog life in a safe outdoor fenced area. Ho...read more
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Unconditional love is quite rare for people, but for dogs, it's ever present. For my entire life, my dogs have been my companions, my best friends through thick and thin, and m...read more
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by Erika Love
Dogs make wonderful indoor pets and should be considered an inside member of their family's household. Dogs love attention, and love to give attention. They love to just h...read more
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When bringing home a new puppy or an adult dog, the first important decision that needs to be made is where it is going to live - indoors or outdoors? This is one of those issu...read more
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Should dogs be indoor or outdoor pets? To each individual, the word "pet" means something different. To me, the word pet means companion, which would make it impossible for...read more
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Overview: The question as to whether a dog should be indoor or outdoor pet is important, and is dependent upon the type of dog, the nature of the outdoor location being conside...read more
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Humans and Dogs go thousands of years back. We needed the dog, and they needed us. This is how we started. Gradually man got smarter and built ways in which to live a lazier lai...read more
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by C Davison
Having to choose between whether dogs should be indoor or outdoor is difficult because they need both. If a choice has to be made though, indoor is the only logical option. A ...read more
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Ah yes, the ever lovable dog. Upon arriving home the creature who eagerly greets you with a wagging tail, sometimes a loving smile and definitely a large portion of affection. ...read more
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If a dog is to be a pet, by definition that dog should be indoors. Maintaining a dog as a working animal or livestock would be the only reason for keeping an animal outdoors. Ac...read more
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Because dogs are pack animals they should be as close to their human pack as possible. Dogs as pack animals sleep together, not separately. They are sentient beings who feel lov...read more
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by Bill Whitney
Whether your dog is an indoor or outdoor pet should depend on a lot of different things. You tend to think of a Poodle, A Dachshund, or a Schnauzer as indoor dogs. We tend to ...read more
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Why adopt a dog if you do not intend to make it a part of your family? Dogs need attention, companionship and love from their owners to maintain a pleasant demeanor. Left alon...read more
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by PS Gifford
Dogs and humans have co-inhabited living spaces for thousands of years, and we have a deep founded need for each other's company. If you ever go to a dog rescue simply look eep...read more
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by Elaina Wicks
Dangers of Keeping your Dogs Outdoors If you make the decision to become a dog owner, you should first carefully consider the depth of care in which you are willing to provid...read more
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There is no easy answer to this question since it must invariably depend on each individual owner and each individual dog. However, there are several factors that should be kept...read more
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by Teri Rine
When taking on the responsibility of a pet, just like a child you take on all responsibility. As a pet owner I have always had my dogs inside, and it has been a wonderful experi...read more
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Besides unconditional loyalty, dogs give many services to man; in the harsh and cold weathers; dogs have transported man for far away distances, food and medicines from village ...read more
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by Cody Tyler
"Zeus, Thor, Hunter! COME!" It sounds so menacing doesn't it? We'd yell out these purposefully nasty sounding names of our three German shepherds to scare people away. Our dogs ...read more
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by Erin Pinksen
For the safety and well being of your dog, neighborhood children, passing runners and lawns everywhere, please raise your dog as an indoor pet! Before leaving your dog outdoo...read more
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by Vicki Brown
I assume that "indoor" means they spend most of their time inside but go out for walks and for potty breaks. All of our dogs have been indoor dogs. They are family pets and comp...read more
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