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So. We currently have a pet dog that is kept outside with free run of the property during the day and sleeps in the lounge at night. Husband wants a pig dog. He insists that pig dogs always sleep outside and the idea of letting a dog trained to hunt being allowed in the house is ridiculous.
I get he and I have to negotiate this out. But does no one let their pig dog in the house? For the purpose of this discussion bird dogs don't count (less agressive sport in my opinion)
i prefered my pigdogs to be treated as working dogs, while they could spend some time with the family, laying around the back door, i liked them to have a routine to keep them fit and healthy so they got on with the job, the line between pet dog and pig dog gets blurred pretty easily and the result is just another potlicker once they end up on the sofa.
All dogs should be kept outside
Yep, what kawhia said
No , my dogs are kennelled, sometimes chained, but kennel is way safer
The dog will only care if it knows the difference.
Leave it outside with a decent kennel and run (not that i can talk).
Welcome A&T. Keep the pig dog outside. Think of it not as a pet but as a tool to be used in harvesting food.Quote:
Originally Posted by Accountess and Truckie
Our labs only come in to do the vacuming:D
Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Think I might keep this thread our little secret, would hate for husband to find out I was wrong about something!
Even my pet dogs don't sleep inside.
For Christ's sake don't tell him he was right. No man knows how to handle that statement coming from a woman. He will automatically think he has done something wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by Accountess and Truckie
No comment, ( she who must be obeyed insists ours sleep inside (2 bay dog kennel in the bottom room))
Trust me its not worth the argument otherwise
They are fine inside, but not at the start.
Most night's I have one about, good bit of company and I think the one on one is good for them. The young pups really like it, but they don't stay the whole night inside. Through the day depending on where I am of course, it's nothing to having the whole team wandering in and out.
Mine seem to only stay inside when I'm not there.
Mines always outside. But I will let her into a hut if Im the only one there.
Although I have never had my dogs inside, if it doesn’t bother you I don’t see it as being a major. Wirehunt makes a good point, having them around and in and out a bit is not going to hurt. Its not like it will turn them gay or something. I can’t see how a bit of attention or sleeping inside will turn them into “pot lickers”. Look at Police dogs, they are fully integrated into the family and I would rather you than me tell one of them it’s gay :D
Its just the hygiene aspects that have stopped me having a dog inside really.
Husband is getting over the cleanliness issue. Farming/hunter family. They don't *get* allowing dogs in the house. Scarlett (the pet) is the ONLY dog pet in the extended family.
He vaccums once a week, I do a light vacuum halfway through the week. Dog gets perfumed and brushed several times a week and I spray down her bedding with special pet spray. The sissification of the dog *probably* won't be just the dog being allowed in.
:D:D:D Now I see.
He's worried how much shit he will get off the boys once the dog has been poofyified.
We cannot be hunting ALL THE TIME irrespective of any overwhelming wish, but the dog never stops being your companion, on the hill, in the rough, on the hearth, he is there...my dogs are permitted inside, they know the rules and there are parameters. Being permitted to come into the human's dwelling will not negate the dog's hunting ability...if he has such a fragile prey drive, send him back:D:D
Welcome to the forum, Accountess. As the French call it, the 'malicious intent' of some bird dogs will have your skin crawling!! While the avian kind thankfully do not have the same capabilities as their prehistoric ancestors, nor the gashing tusks of the wild boar, the endeavour of a prey driven bird dog is no less than that of a pig dog.Quote:
Originally Posted by Accountess and Truckie
+1 for this statement.Quote:
Originally Posted by EeeBees
My dog is inside or outside or where ever I am and she seems happy with that. She is my constant companion all the time, in saying that I go hunting almost on a daily basis so dog doesn't get too spoilt and keeps me going.
my hunting dogs sleep inside and they come to work every day with me
My Vizsla sleeps inside and has free range of the house, inside and out. He has his own comfy bed next to the couch, he's also got a kennel outside if needed, but chooses to be part of the family. Poor bugger would get cold outside ...lol.:D
One of the reason he sleeps inside, is that I don't want any bastard stealing him!
Outside during the day, sleep inside most nights.
Couldn't give a stuff if people agree or disagree :cool::P
Each to their own but no dog of mine has or will sleep inside. My wife's cat is also a permanent outsider hahaha.
my dog lives inside. he hunts pigs goats and possums and still hunts fine when I take him out
My dog seems to think shes a inside dog now, personally I don't mind as long as she stops being such a bulldozer