Benefits of Inside Dogs
March 31st 2009 12:02
Dogs can be kept both inside the house and outside, and although having dogs outside is easier at times, what's the point? I mean, even large dogs can make great indoor pets. I've seen St. Bernards, Great Danes, Greyhounds, German Shepherd, etc. all live happily inside a house. Small dog breeds aren't the only dogs that want to live inside with you.
When keeping a dog in the house, you can find a number of benefits. I mean the first and most important, to me, is that the bond between owner and pet is much stronger because you are around the dog more, which in turn can potentially create a dog who is more protective over you and your family against intruders.
And, on the note of protecting your family against intruders, you'll find that inside dogs are more likely to prevent a robbery than an outside dog. I mean, the robber doesn't have to go in the backyard to get into your house most of the time, which means a dog pinned behind a fence isn't going to stop a robber from stealing your valuables, whereas a dog inside the home where the valuables are can prevent the robbery.
I actually have an example of how inside dogs prevented a robbery. My cousin lives alone in a fairly nice neighborhood. She had two lab mixes that live with her in the house. One night, around 3a.m. the dogs heard something at the front door and started barking. She got up and let them out of her room, which she routinely locks each night. She waited for ADP to call and the police to show up, but after breaking the lock on the front door the robbers were gone because the dogs were creating such a ruckus.
But, anyway.... Other benefits can include a healthier dog. You don't have to worry about your dog eating something that he shouldn't, and you don't have to worry about other dogs or animals passing an illness to your dog. And, your dog won't have to suffer any weather extremes, insect problems, etc.
Your neighbors won't have as much to complain about in terms of your dog barking non-stop, and you won't have to worry about the dog getting bored and tearing up the yard.
Oh, and a big one to many people, is that your dog won't need as much grooming. Because the dog is inside most of the time, that means less time playing in the mud and getting dirty.
When keeping a dog in the house, you can find a number of benefits. I mean the first and most important, to me, is that the bond between owner and pet is much stronger because you are around the dog more, which in turn can potentially create a dog who is more protective over you and your family against intruders.
And, on the note of protecting your family against intruders, you'll find that inside dogs are more likely to prevent a robbery than an outside dog. I mean, the robber doesn't have to go in the backyard to get into your house most of the time, which means a dog pinned behind a fence isn't going to stop a robber from stealing your valuables, whereas a dog inside the home where the valuables are can prevent the robbery.
I actually have an example of how inside dogs prevented a robbery. My cousin lives alone in a fairly nice neighborhood. She had two lab mixes that live with her in the house. One night, around 3a.m. the dogs heard something at the front door and started barking. She got up and let them out of her room, which she routinely locks each night. She waited for ADP to call and the police to show up, but after breaking the lock on the front door the robbers were gone because the dogs were creating such a ruckus.
But, anyway.... Other benefits can include a healthier dog. You don't have to worry about your dog eating something that he shouldn't, and you don't have to worry about other dogs or animals passing an illness to your dog. And, your dog won't have to suffer any weather extremes, insect problems, etc.
Your neighbors won't have as much to complain about in terms of your dog barking non-stop, and you won't have to worry about the dog getting bored and tearing up the yard.
Oh, and a big one to many people, is that your dog won't need as much grooming. Because the dog is inside most of the time, that means less time playing in the mud and getting dirty.
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