Comments on Chako Pit Bull Blog: Would You Rather Spend an Hour in a Box or on a Te...

I am a fan of tethering...when I am home and can k...

2011-12-23T09:53:24.867-08:00

I am a fan of tethering...when I am home and can keep an eye on my escape artist dog.

I think you managed to skip a few points.

1) Barking. Dogs left alone out side for long periods of time tend to bark, a lot.

2) Chewing the tether.
I'm assuming that you are not talking about using a large chain to tether. In that case there is ALWAYS the possibility that the dog will chew through. Even the ones with the metal centers can and do become brittle and break.

3) Tethering irresponsibly(Leaving the dog unattended) builds drive that can and often does lead to a more aggressive dog.

4) People intentionally poison/kill dogs left out. We as pit bull owners are all too aware of this fact.

5) A dog that is well behaved enough to stay outside unsupervised can be easily approached by a stranger and stolen. Even in a fenced in and locked yard.

My point is that there is a responsible way to tether. However, it is irresponsible to leave a dog on one unattended.

Supperpuppy and Catstina - I believe you missed th...

2011-12-11T01:28:21.783-08:00

Supperpuppy and Catstina - I believe you missed this part: "We'll get straight to the point. Many people think tethering dogs is cruel. We don't -- if tethering is used correctly and humanely." Obviously, a tether that is able to wrap around a leg, an area where thefts are likely, inclimate weather - these are ALL examples of an IRRESPONSIBLE tethering situation.

That was supposed to say, "my dog would be mu...

2011-11-08T14:28:39.701-08:00

That was supposed to say, "my dog would be much happier"

I live in Portland, Maine. I have a one year old S...

2011-11-08T14:26:05.795-08:00

I live in Portland, Maine. I have a one year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier with very short fur. The nights here have been as low as 11* F (and it isn't even winter yet). In addition to that, there have been several dogs (mostly Bully Breeds) stolen in Southern and Central Maine lately, most of the dogs were taken out of their own yards. There is talk that the thefts could be for a possible dog fighting ring. One of the dogs was found wrapped in a tarp its body mutilated, the police think that it may have been used as a bait dog. Whatever that poor dog was used for, it was not pleasant.

I guess you're right, though, my be much happier outside in the cold where he could get stolen right out of my yard than he would be in my warm home in his cozy kennel with his comfy bed and his favorite toy.

Sorry I still dont agree with tethering versus cra...

2011-10-27T15:38:02.361-07:00

Sorry I still dont agree with tethering versus crating. There are other options like setting up an x pen inside to give dog more room. I know my dog would not want to be outside while I am not home. As a matter of fact he needs to be reminded to get out of the sun. I also worry he would be stressed by the wildlife visitors such as bears, deer and turkey that have recently been frequent visitors to our yard. What is stopping the tether from getting wrapped around a leg or tail and cutting off circulation. or dog walks around dog house wrapping lead around it and shortens his tether so he cant even go in his dog house. Sorry I beg to differ. I just did a program on responsible ownership and I do not consider this responsible. There are ways to break up crate time without leaving them in there all day.

I have 2 rednose am staffs (MALE 8YRS, FEMALE 3YRS...

2011-08-23T05:07:40.668-07:00

I have 2 rednose am staffs (MALE 8YRS, FEMALE 3YRS) that i need to find a home for. I am moving and am unable to bring them. If any1 is interested then please email me at clewisfoster@gmail.com

I used to have a lab when I lived out in the count...

2011-06-22T17:56:38.812-07:00

I used to have a lab when I lived out in the country who would rather be on a tether any day than in his pen (which was 15' x 40'). I was home a lot in those days, so neither option was overused, but that dog LOVED being tethered. I'd say, "You want to be tied out?" and he would dance around all excited, and then hang around out there looking happy. That was NOT his reaction to the pen, which was snivelling until I let him out. So in this case, tethering was by far the more humane option. I suspect that this should likely be a case by case issue...which means that for us, a hard and fast law against tethering would have been horrible.