Working Dogs As Pets

[skycat 6,173]

The problem is that there are loads of shit dogs around, both kennelled and in the house. Some people base their opinions on just one or two examples, and think ever after that it is set in stone. Inside or out, a good dog is a good dog and a crap dog is a crap dog, though I'd hazard a guess and suggest that many of the crap dogs, whether they live in or out, have crap owners who either don't do enough with them or haven't a clue what they are doing in the field in the first place.

[lapin2008 1,587]

The problem is that there are loads of shit dogs around, both kennelled and in the house. Some people base their opinions on just one or two examples, and think ever after that it is set in stone. Inside or out, a good dog is a good dog and a crap dog is a crap dog, though I'd hazard a guess and suggest that many of the crap dogs, whether they live in or out, have crap owners who either don't do enough with them or haven't a clue what they are doing in the field in the first place.

 

This pretty much sums it all up to me.

 

There are loads of arguments for keeping them both inside and out but IMO they have no bearing on the ability of the dog. The kennelling vs house debate is purely down to practicality/logistics/cleanliness/number of dogs of each different household and what works for the owners

[whippet 99 2,613]

The problem is that there are loads of shit dogs around, both kennelled and in the house. Some people base their opinions on just one or two examples, and think ever after that it is set in stone. Inside or out, a good dog is a good dog and a crap dog is a crap dog, though I'd hazard a guess and suggest that many of the crap dogs, whether they live in or out, have crap owners who either don't do enough with them or haven't a clue what they are doing in the field in the first place.

now misses taylor..................................one mans shite is another mans answer .........................

i keep three russells ,.......................shite scared to go down a hole but are ok bushers ..................are they shite or not..................

[whippet 99 2,613]

think i will get the gun loaded...................

[skycat 6,173]

The problem is that there are loads of shit dogs around, both kennelled and in the house. Some people base their opinions on just one or two examples, and think ever after that it is set in stone. Inside or out, a good dog is a good dog and a crap dog is a crap dog, though I'd hazard a guess and suggest that many of the crap dogs, whether they live in or out, have crap owners who either don't do enough with them or haven't a clue what they are doing in the field in the first place.

now misses taylor..................................one mans shite is another mans answer .........................

i keep three russells ,.......................shite scared to go down a hole but are ok bushers ..................are they shite or not..................

 

Very true: what make one person happy may make another tear out their hair in despair: thank God we are all different, and our dogs as well, or we'd have nothing to talk about!

[boyo 1,398]

personally cant see it maks any differance inside or out regarding their working abilaty as long as the said dogs are kept in a warm draught free kennel with enough room to stretch out and if a pen or run better still.then no differance imo .

[desertbred 5,490]

The problem is that there are loads of shit dogs around, both kennelled and in the house. Some people base their opinions on just one or two examples, and think ever after that it is set in stone. Inside or out, a good dog is a good dog and a crap dog is a crap dog, though I'd hazard a guess and suggest that many of the crap dogs, whether they live in or out, have crap owners who either don't do enough with them or haven't a clue what they are doing in the field in the first place.

a good dog man studies and learns from his dogs not the other way round , in or out it is what helps the dog to thrive ,five fingers are not the same length and all dogs are not the same so study and learn. Edited January 17, 2013 by desertbred

[CALIGULA 8]

I think working dogs are better out side and that they give more my reason for saying this is from experience ' I just find that when the dogs been kennelled and with out you for the best part of 24 hours it really works harder and is eager to please and I'm not saying house dogs are not I'm just saying the dog seems a lot happier to see you walk in the Kennel Run than he is the front door ! Just my opinion before I get my head bit off

I think it's good to bring them inn a couple of times a week for a bit of bonding and have them trained so they no how to behave in the house

 

You're entitled to your opinion but I think that's a load of old shit.

 

If the dog hasn't seen you for a while he is more eager to please you? Lol.

 

Just my opinion

[robwelsh 354]

I think working dogs are better out side and that they give more my reason for saying this is from experience ' I just find that when the dogs been kennelled and with out you for the best part of 24 hours it really works harder and is eager to please and I'm not saying house dogs are not I'm just saying the dog seems a lot happier to see you walk in the Kennel Run than he is the front door ! Just my opinion before I get my head bit off

I think it's good to bring them inn a couple of times a week for a bit of bonding and have them trained so they no how to behave in the house

 

You're entitled to your opinion but I think that's a load of old shit.

 

If the dog hasn't seen you for a while he is more eager to please you? Lol.

 

Just my opinion

..come see what my pet dog is like after being left 10minutes in the house, its like iv just saved her life an she can't thank me enough..all over me, the misses, and the kids.

BAW, what's your point then..?

[shaaark 10,708]

The problem is that there are loads of shit dogs around, both kennelled and in the house. Some people base their opinions on just one or two examples, and think ever after that it is set in stone. Inside or out, a good dog is a good dog and a crap dog is a crap dog, though I'd hazard a guess and suggest that many of the crap dogs, whether they live in or out, have crap owners who either don't do enough with them or haven't a clue what they are doing in the field in the first place.

 

This pretty much sums it all up to me.

 

There are loads of arguments for keeping them both inside and out but IMO they have no bearing on the ability of the dog. The kennelling vs house debate is purely down to practicality/logistics/cleanliness/number of dogs of each different household and what works for the owners

Right with you there, and also the fact that if you live in an area that is fairly regularly patrolled by those of a wandering nature and 'scrappys', I think you'd be a bit uncomfortable with your dogs being kennelled full time

[CALIGULA 8]

I think working dogs are better out side and that they give more my reason for saying this is from experience ' I just find that when the dogs been kennelled and with out you for the best part of 24 hours it really works harder and is eager to please and I'm not saying house dogs are not I'm just saying the dog seems a lot happier to see you walk in the Kennel Run than he is the front door ! Just my opinion before I get my head bit off

I think it's good to bring them inn a couple of times a week for a bit of bonding and have them trained so they no how to behave in the house

 

You're entitled to your opinion but I think that's a load of old shit.

My point is my opinion nothing more

 

If the dog hasn't seen you for a while he is more eager to please you? Lol.

 

Just my opinion

..come see what my pet dog is like after being left 10minutes in the house, its like iv just saved her life an she can't thank me enough..all over me, the misses, and the kids.

BAW, what's your point then..?

[pip1968 2,490]

my dogs dont even lift their heads up when anyone enters the room just rearly laid back but when i get the coat and wellies on there up like a shot and ready to please

[Richie10 345]

I had mine outside in the kennels, problem being that cats and foxes used to sit on top and the dogs would go off at 1am so the neighbours would go nuts.

They used to go out in the day, but if they made any noise the neighbours complained to the council, I mean any noise at all.

They complained when they were playing in the garden during the day for an hour.

 

Wife is home now and she looks after them in doors, problem being is the dust and the moulting, more work for her.

Would have them out but would have to silence the neighbours.

[jamesmc 582]

i keep mine in the hoose,but i would not mind keeping them kennels....there will not be any difference in the feild,my dog would get the same work,excersise,bonding,walks,food,etc....so why would were they sleep make any difference?

Understand what you're saying, it's just that I personally feel alot easier when they're in the house

are you talking about the security side of things,so the dogs don't get stolen?...........the simple fact is you get shite dogs in houses and kennels,and great dogs in houses and kennels

[nothernlite 18,077]

Hi lads, what do you think of keeping working dogs inside the house as pets?

 

The reason I ask is I was out lamping with a man who does and his dogs were shit. A buddy of mine does a lot of rough shooting and he said that any pet dog he'd seen had been shit too.

Any working dog I've had has been kept in a shed all day and only taken out to exercise and work them and sometimes let them follow me around the farm and if I do say so myself they were all fairly good.

 

What are your thoughts on this?

 

 

L_L

best lamping dog i had was a house dog makes no difference in my eyes