Although our canine companions love nothing more than a Largedose of fresh air and theopportunity to explore the great outdoors, there are times you need to bring your dog indoors. Our four legged friends can’t ring the bell and ask to come in, so it’s up to you as a responsible owner, to know when your pooch needsto care aboutthe comforts of home.
During those dog days of summer temperatures can sky rocket. Your dog doesn’t sweat and it’s body is not equipped to cool itself down in such extreme temperatures. The ideal place for your dog is indoors, with a nice cool place to lay down, and plenty of water. Short trips outside for bathroom breaks are okay, but for health reasons, limit your dog’s exposure to these conditions. Dehydration and heat stroke can develop rather quickly, and have fatal consequences. Even with all that fur, your dog can still suffer the effects of a painful sunburn.
Cold weather conditions are dangerous to your dog. Extreme cold can result in frost bite, hypothermia, and death, when your dog is left out for long periods. Even breeds with thick coats aren’t immune to the effects of the dipping mercury. They may be able to withstand the cold for a longer period, but should be brought indoors to ensure their well being. When the thermometer bottoms out, bring in your friend without a doubt.
Some dogs seem to be fearless, but I’m sure even Cujo would rathernot endure the wrath ofMom nature during a thunderstorm. Bring your dog indoors to prevent injuries and ease his anxiety. Being frightened can cause your dog to break out of your yard, seeking refuge. Attempting to escape can result in a severe injury to your dog, getting caught in the chain, sustaining an injury from the fence, or whatever the case. Although your dog will still be able to detect the storm from inside, he’ll be much happier being dry, with you to comfort and reassure him. The same holds true during parties involving fireworks.
Although some may disagree, you should bring your dog indoors at night. Leaving him outside while you sleep leaves him vulnerable to fall prey to attacks from wild animals. He could also very easily be stolen or find a way to break free from the yard.
If nobody is going to be home your dog should be in the house. He can be crated or secluded in one room if you do not trust him with free reign of the house. Any number of things could happen while you’re gone, so he is better off in the safety of the house. The weather can change unexpectedly, leaving your friend huddled in the corner to escape the elements. He could escape or be stolen. He is also left at the mercy of any sick person who decides to torment him while you are gone. Yes, unfortunately this people do exist within our society.
Out of consideration for your neighbors, a dog who is barking and making a nuisance of himself needs to be taken inside. Although you may find this vocal performance tolerable, I’m quite sure your neighbors do not share the same feelings. Being subjected to hours of barking and howling is sure to annoy even the most personable of neighbors.
Dogs should be fed inside. This allows you to monitor eating habits and ensure they’re benefiting from the food, rather than some other wild critter. This also instills a sense of where they should eat, to help deter them from eating foreign substances outside.
Being a good owner involves knowing when to bring your dog indoors. The health and safety of your dog depends on it. Besides what could besuperior than a warm and furry foot warmer at the end of your bed on a cold winter night
