I have a White German Sheppard/lab or golden retreiver ( we aren't sure what
he is mixed with. Anyhow, I have him outside all the time, I will not have
him inside because in the spring I would have dog hair everywhere when he
starts to shed, and he has enough hair to keep him warm in the winter.

He is tied up behind the house and we take him off of the leash once in
a while, when we are outside and he seems to stay with us. If I am the only
one at home , and have to come inside for something ( bathroom break) he
will wait at the back or front door for me to come back out.
He is a very good companion. He likes it better when he is not tied up, but
I can't leave him off of the leash when he is outside alone..

I am looking for suggestions for how I can leave him off of the leash but
still be sure that if I have to go away he will stay in the yard. I have
seen the system to mark your yard but we are close to the road and if he is
out with us he could go in the front yard but I don't want him in the front
when we are away , so the system that you have to install around your yard
that sends off a high pitch sound is kind of out of the question. ( it's
also more then I want to spend).

can I make some kind of kennel area maybe 10 x 10 feet so he can be not
tied up moat of the time. ??? Would this work ? Any ideas..please send
them to me

Thanks
karen

On Fri, 1 Aug 2003 16:06:08 -0400, "James and Karen Stewart"
wrote:

I have a White German Sheppard/lab or golden retreiver ( we aren't sure what
he is mixed with. Anyhow, I have him outside all the time, I will not have
him inside because in the spring I would have dog hair everywhere when he
starts to shed, and he has enough hair to keep him warm in the winter.

He is tied up behind the house and we take him off of the leash once in
a while, when we are outside and he seems to stay with us. If I am the only
one at home , and have to come inside for something ( bathroom break) he
will wait at the back or front door for me to come back out.
He is a very good companion. He likes it better when he is not tied up, but
I can't leave him off of the leash when he is outside alone..

I am looking for suggestions for how I can leave him off of the leash but
still be sure that if I have to go away he will stay in the yard. I have
seen the system to mark your yard but we are close to the road and if he is
out with us he could go in the front yard but I don't want him in the front
when we are away , so the system that you have to install around your yard
that sends off a high pitch sound is kind of out of the question. ( it's
also more then I want to spend).

can I make some kind of kennel area maybe 10 x 10 feet so he can be not
tied up moat of the time. ??? Would this work ? Any ideas..please send
them to me

Thanks
karen

I think you have an unwanted dog who should be shot and put out of its
misery.

Charlie

James and Karen Stewart wrote:
I have a White German Sheppard/lab or golden retreiver ( we aren't sure what
he is mixed with. Anyhow, I have him outside all the time, I will not have
him inside because in the spring I would have dog hair everywhere when he
starts to shed, and he has enough hair to keep him warm in the winter.

He is tied up behind the house and we take him off of the leash once in
a while, when we are outside and he seems to stay with us. If I am the only
one at home , and have to come inside for something ( bathroom break) he
will wait at the back or front door for me to come back out.
He is a very good companion. He likes it better when he is not tied up, but
I can't leave him off of the leash when he is outside alone..


can I make some kind of kennel area maybe 10 x 10 feet so he can be not
tied up moat of the time. ??? Would this work ? Any ideas..please send
them to me

It doesn't sound like much of a life for a dog, does it? Dogs
are "pack animals" and like to be with their humans, not tied up
or fenced away from them. Most of us who have dogs put up with
the hair in the house and just get used to vacuuming a lot.
Shoot, dog hair is a condiment in our house!

OK - if you must. One suggestion for tying him up outside is to
run a sturdy wire (airline cable) between two posts or trees,
with a pulley with a loop running on it. Try to place the ends
at least 50 feet apart. Put the dog in a harness and tie the
harness to the pulley, with a line long enough to allow him to
lie down comfortably. At least he has the ability to run back
and forth this way, and isn't likely to get tangled up.

FurPaw
--
There's no reason to give credence to anything spoken above 90
decibels.

To reply, unleash the dog.

Dogs are social animals, not solitary animals. I would hate being tied up too.
Sigh. Anyway, Furpaw's response is good if you won't rethink the needs of your
dog.

"James and Karen Stewart" wrote in message
...
I have a White German Sheppard/lab or golden retreiver ( we aren't sure
what
he is mixed with. Anyhow, I have him outside all the time, I will not
have
him inside because in the spring I would have dog hair everywhere when he
starts to shed, and he has enough hair to keep him warm in the winter.


My suggestion is to put the needs of your dog over the needs of your sofa.
Good vacuum cleaners come pretty cheap these days. You did realize this dog
was going to shed before you acquired him correct?

Robin

"James and Karen Stewart" wrote in message
...
I have a White German Sheppard/lab or golden retreiver ( we aren't sure
what
he is mixed with. Anyhow, I have him outside all the time, I will not
have
him inside because in the spring I would have dog hair everywhere when he
starts to shed, and he has enough hair to keep him warm in the winter.


Find him a new home! Why did you get a dog in the first place? A dog is NOT
a lawn ornament or a home security system. They are pack animals that
deserve to be part of your home, hair be damned. You do know what a vacuum
is, don't you? Yikes.

Christy

From: "James and Karen Stewart"

I have a White German Sheppard/lab or golden retreiver ( we aren't sure what
he is mixed with. Anyhow, I have him outside all the time, I will not have
him inside because in the spring I would have dog hair everywhere when he
starts to shed, and he has enough hair to keep him warm in the winter.

I have a white german shepherd/lab mix and have had a golden retriever. Both
live(d) INDOORS. Sleep in the bedroom, live with me, the whole nine yards.
Neither one would have liked being tied, and I would never dream of doing such
a thing either. I have a wonderful vacuum cleaner - a Dyson. It is a
wonderful machine that sucks up dog hair quickly and neatly and let's me give
myself and my dog(s) the relatiionship and living arrangement we both deserve -
companions to each other, living in the home.

Dogs are social beings who don't like being isolated. My suggestion is to
bring your dog indoors and get a good vacuum of higher a cleaning service.
Life is too short to worry about dog hair.
Janet Boss
Best Friends Dog Obedience
"Nice Manners for the Family Pet"
Voted "Best of Baltimore 2001" - Baltimore Magazine
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

James and Karen
I understand what your saying...These dog NG have something
against anyone that does not treat there dog as they do...And they love to
critsize others about what they believe is right....I will answer your
direct question of should or can you leave him loose when not around..The
qnswer is absolutly not do not leave him loose...I have seen dogs half his
size clear a 6 foot fence.....
After your last 2 posts I see your point everyone was glad
to judge you but less than helpful about question asked....I do not believe
you are evil for tieing your dog up to keep him safe and in your
backyard.....Others might attack you since you think a little different but
ignore the peta mentality.....Will
"James and Karen Stewart" wrote in message
. ..
Some people don't want dogs inside. !!!

I agree with the other posters, you shouldn't have a dog if you can't put up
with the hair. WOW a vacuum cleaner gets rid of it, you have a 4 yr old son,
my guess is he makes more mess, probably 10 times more mess than the dog
ever could!

Shell

"James and Karen Stewart" wrote in message
. ..
Some people don't want dogs inside. !!!
I would never be able to have any of my family in the house as they
hatehaving dogs/dog furry/ cats/ cat fur around. I am the same, I hate
having fur in the house.. A small none shedding dog would be what I would
have gotten if I had wanted one meant to be inside.



"Christy" wrote in message
...

"James and Karen Stewart" wrote in message
...
I have a White German Sheppard/lab or golden retreiver ( we aren't
sure
what
he is mixed with. Anyhow, I have him outside all the time, I will
not
have
him inside because in the spring I would have dog hair everywhere when
he
starts to shed, and he has enough hair to keep him warm in the winter.


Find him a new home! Why did you get a dog in the first place? A dog is
NOT
a lawn ornament or a home security system. They are pack animals that
deserve to be part of your home, hair be damned. You do know what a
vacuum
is, don't you? Yikes.

Christy

In article ,
James and Karen Stewart wrote:
I just want to know what to do so he can remain untied when we are in house.

Bring him in. What you're doing is contrary to dogness
(they're pack animals) - of *course* there's a problem.
--
Melinda Shore - Software longa, hardware brevis -

If you don't understand how things are connected, the cause of
problems is solutions -- Amory Lovins