My parents won't let our 2 dogs inside.
They are 2 and 6 year old pom mixes.
They won't even let them in at night anymore.
They are just in the back yard all day apart from when I bring them for a walk and a run outside the front once a day.
I just feel so bad for them because we have a glass door and they just stand looking in all day.
When my parents are out I bring the dogs in but my mum always see's the fur inside and gives out me.
I think its really unfair and cruel.
Also we have a house by the beach and we are going there tomorrow and my parents are refusing to bring the dogs.
They say that we can leave out enough food and water and they will be fine.
They refuse to spend barely any money on them.
I had to bring them and pay for their yearly vaccinations and I had to find a boarding kennel for them while we went on vacation and I had to pay for it.
I'm only 16.
How can I convince my parents to let them inside and to bring them to the beach house??
groom the dogs really well and try to explain to your parents that you are worried about the dogs, tell them it concerns you that they are not in the house with you, and that you will feel awful if you leave the dogs behind when you go on vacation. Put your point across in a calm manner and then ask them what do I have to do in order for you to allow me to have the dogs indoors? Be prepared to give the dogs extra training if this is what it takes. Ask your parents if the dogs can come to the beach hut if you take full responsibility for their care. When your parents see how worried you are and how concerned and eager to do the right thing they may allow you to do so . Good luck
They are dogs, they don't need to be inside. It is not cruel to leave them outside. If you are going to bring them inside while your parents are gone then clean up after them. Or try to come up with an arrangement with your parents to let them come in. Such as you will clean up and take care of feeding them etc... It is good to lean responsibility maybe then you will see why they leave them outside. It is a big job to keep up after dogs. Of course little ankle biters shouldn't be hard to take care of. I have been in peoples homes where the dogs have literally taken over the house and it is a mess and smells terrible.
They are teaching you responsibility and good on them, you'll appreciate it when you get older, do jobs for them in return for paying for the dogs, as for not letting them in the house, who cleans up, you or your mum. Sorry, no sympathy here.
To those that say these are dogs not humans and that they can live outdoors: these are POMERANIANS, they're toy dogs which should NOT be left outside or left unattended (nor should any dog) for an entire day.
If it were me I'd look to move out, seriously i would. My dog is everything and if i had such horrible parents I'd tell them if they don't want the dogs inside then I'm not staying either. My grandparents would have me if they needed to (I'm 18 - but my parents love dogs too). I wouldn't want to re home my dog but i couldn't just let them live like that. Re homing them is an option but i don't know how willing you'd be to do that. I know it is best for them but there are other options. Could a family member or friend take them for you??
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If dogs must live outside then they need a sheltered space that is insulated (especially since these are Pomeranians), food, water and toys in the shelter, an enclosed space to run around and lots of attention. If your parents dislike your dogs they shouldn't have got them in the first place or they should have researched the breed and found that they will shed. Dog hair is no reason to banish dogs to the garden.
No blame on you but your parents are irresponsible, would they put you outside if you shed hair?
they dont need to be inside. its not a big deal, just make a dog house
So why on EARTH did your parents let you get dogs in the fist place then?!
Have you tried talking to your parents? Like, a sit-down type of talk? Or maybe you can play the guilt card, like ... look at the dog's condition.. it's cold at night.. or something like that.
Are there any specific reasons why ur parents don't want them in the house? Fur or things like that?
But you know ur parents the best haha.. so work that out to ur advantage? Think, haha.
Are the dogs messing up there house or do they just not want them in there? If it is b/c they are destroying the house you could read up on properly training and working with the dogs to get them to come around. I hope that the dogs at least have shelter and water down at all times. That doesn't sound like any kind of life for a dog. If they are well behaved and still can't come in it may be time to try to find them new homes until you turn 18 and can get your own place. Someone please help me help my son! - Parents Discussion::
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Why did your parents get a dog if they refuse all the responsiblities?! Just explain to them that the dogs are part of the family and you're doing your best for them and they're not. They shouldn't be left outside for days in the summer heat. Unfortunately they're now you full responisibility since your parents treat them like lawn ornaments. Parents.com::
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First of all, your second dog sheds, most likely, because its trying to get used to its environment, is most likely the submissive(not dominant) dog, senses your parents mood toward it, and its stressed about being outside too much away from human contact. You have several choices. First, and my least favorite, is to find them new homes that won't neglect or abuse them. Leaving them outside is both. Second, try some of the ideas written by other people. Try staying outside with them and see how your parents like it. Gather every fact you can about your breed and educate your parents on why they should be let inside. With this, make a commitment to train them and clean up after them. If you choose to, inform them that by law (all 50 states but not sure of other countries) they are responsible for paying for the care of any living creature in their household/property who is unable to care for themselves. If they are found to be neglecting this responsibility, depending on your city, they could face heavy fines and jail time. Their names also go on a public list of animal abuse offenders. Depending on your situation, make some kind of deal with them that's benefitial to both of you (dogs stay inside= they get something too). Third, find a way to make them see the dogs as part of the family. Probably the hardest one, but will ultimately be the most effective. Without knowing your parents its hard to say what will help to make that happen. Fourth, threaten to quit school and move out. The only problem with this is you have to be prepared to back it up (or at least make them think you are going to).Fifth, move out. This is what I did as a teenager and was in your same situation. Kind of. What I actually did was pack a bunch of my stuff, loaded up my car, took my dog, and went camping for a few days. I didn't tell my parents where I was going so they couldn't find me. For safety, I let a bunch of friends know that wouldn't tell my parents and brought a few with me. When I came home a few days later "to get more stuff" my parents were worried sick and were overly willing to negotiate about my dog if I would just come home for good.
Ultimately, you know your parents better than any of us do. Take our suggestions and do what might work for you. I am a huge animal lover (4 dogs,6 cats,1 hamster) and will go to extremes for them. Do not do what will get you in more trouble than it is worth to you. Decide how far are you willing to go for the lives of your dogs, then go there.
P.S. Hope I don't meet your parents, they should be ashamed of themselves. All dogs should be inside with the family, especially the little ones who could easily die outside.
Dogs do moult - do your parents not know that? It sounds cruel to me, I think they need to send them to a nicer home
There Dogs not humans! They will cope outside!
Well, you should sit outside with the dogs, tell her if this type of life is good enough for the dogs, its good enough for you. Stay outside with them, even at night...thats a scary thought, but they probably will cave by time night come. Tell them the dogs will stay in your room at night so they won't shed all around the house. Tell them you won't go to the beach house unless the dogs come to, because the dogs deserve everything humans do. If the dogs live outside, you should to. A little extrem, but it will get the message across. Only do this if talking to them does'nt work. Good luck and I hope your dogs get to come inside!=)
Ange-animals ae not props, they are living cratures that need human companionship and should NEVER be used as a tool for responsibility. B4 i got my first pet, my parents taught me responsibility with a cactus plant! I watered it every day and it lived a while. Animals are a family member, not a tool. Only irresponsible and disresectfull people would use a living creature as a tool. It is not a tool, it is a family member.
First of all it's your parents decision. It is their house. You need to respect this and their wishes. An inside dog takes a lot of work. (I have a large one who sheds!).
Make sure the dogs have shelter (a doghouse) and plenty of water especially in the heat. When it is cold outside make sure they stay warm. It is dangerous for animals in the cold.
Gather as much information on the dog's breed, how the heat and cold effects them and present it to them in a calm, intelligent manner. Ask for special treatment, when it's extremely cold or hot and see if you can bring them in at those times. You will need to clean up after them too. I don't mean after they go back outside, but constantly while they are in the house. Also contact your vet, they have formulas that can be mixed with dog food to help stop shedding. I know it's hard but if you feel this strongly about bringing them in all the time you may want to consider giving the animals a different home. It's the animal's welfare that is important.
How long are you going away for ?
I hope your parent's realise they could be prosecuted for this !
Tell them you don't want to go to the beach if the dogs aren't going and then don't go.
Incidentally if you brush your dog every day it wont shed so much or rather it will but the loose hair will be caught in the brush.
I think you should seriously consider handing your dogs over to a rescue home as this sounds like a really miserable existence.
beg them! and tell them all of the dangers of leaving the dogs out at night. such as vulture animals that will try to get your dogs.
Have these dogs got a kennel or shelter?
If not your parents are being cruel and as bad as it sounds you could report them to the rspca or aspca
Give them an ultimatum: let the dogs live inside or we'll get rid of them. I'm sure you don't want to get rid of your dogs. But they're small dogs and need to live inside. It's unfair to let the live outside when they could be living as inside pets.
i don't think it is such a bit deal leaving them outside as long as they have a dog house a lot of food and are happy.
Otherwise, try to convince your parents.
i agree it is cruel. have a look on the internet regarding laws on looking after dogs, print it out and show it to your parents, by the sounds of it they are on the boarder line of neglect and tell your parents that. if you live in the UK, you could phone the RSPCA, they will probably just give your parents advice on looking after dogs, if they are well fed and the conditions are good then they wont take the dogs of you. you really have to do something about this.
good luck!!!
When I grew up my parents never let the dogs inside. They were fine. Yet it was different then, my sister and I spent all our time outside before and after school. Infact we even camped out there many times. People don't seem to do that anymore. Maybe you should spend more time outside with your pooches instead of in front of the TV.
Then again poms are companion dogs and thrive on human contact. We always had border collies and they were always restless when inside even for a few mins.
The whole Vaccination thing is wrong and they must have proper insulated kennels.
Plus where I live dogs must have fresh food and water atleast every 24 hours.
I know this sounds stupid and people won't agree but call the RSPCA while you are away. That way you're parents get a kick in the ****. Or you could even ring before and they can come around and educate your parents a bit more. It might mean more coming for an officier
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