HomeSome years ago, one of our near neighbours bought a dog, and soon afterwards it became clear to me that it lived outside all year round. At the time I thought the idea of having a pet dog live outdoors was a little callous. It is a debatable point with dog owners, I know.
Dogs can do a lot of damage inside your house. Carpets, curtains, painted wooden doors, sofas and chairs can be permanently damaged. Then there is the smell of dog urine on your expensive lounge carpet. That will linger for a long time, and if there is a thick underlay which is non porous underneath the carpet, the smell will remain there until the carpet is lifted.
Dogs can do a lot of damage in your house, that is why some people choose to house them outdoors in kennels, which are their homes. Anyway, my opinion of outdoor dog kennels has changed now that we are having a dog house built for our rather large dog. He is a golden Labrador.
If you know the breed, you will recognize that, as youngsters, they can be quite a handful. If you have got a chewer, you might definitely want him to live outside.
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