Can I leave my dog outside the supermarket?
Geoffrey Hansen
2025-07-11 01:14:44
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Leaving them tied up outside a shop is one of the worst things to do to any dog. A dog who is tethered outside a shop is vulnerable and often looks stressed. Whether they understand how vulnerable they are, or are scared because they are tied in a place surrounded by scary things, we can’t know. Either way, the dog can’t escape, people can approach and the dog has no choice. A fearful dog can get loose and run, panicking into the path of an oncoming car. There are so many incidents of this kind that even if you haven’t heard of them – you have now. To assume it won’t happen to you, or your dog, or that the place you have tied them is safe. It only takes one back firing car, one mean kid, one thief or ignorant petter and your dog could be gone. If you don’t have someone to wait with them, don’t take the risk, don’t take your dog to the shops. There is no good outcome for a dog, from being tied outside a shop.
Garfield Trantow
2025-06-29 21:19:46
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Tying your dog up outside a shop while you pop in for milk used to be a perfectly safe practice. Unfortunately there are a number of risks these days which could result in harm to your dog. You may only be inside for a minute, but that’s all it takes for someone to slip the leash and take your dog. As soon as you walk away your dog is wondering where you are and when you will come back. Alone in a strange place, with strange people walking past and stopping to give your dog a pat can be overwhelmingly stressful. Being tied up outside on a 35 deg C day – especially without water – can result in dehydration, stress or heat stroke. Although your dog may enjoy his or her trip to the shop, it is better to leave your dog at home. If you are shopping with a friend or family member, it may be advisable for one of you to wait outside with your pet.
Bailey Schuster
2025-06-29 19:30:46
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If you're keeping a dog outside A dog's physical, social and behavioural needs are very complex, and meeting these needs can be very hard, if not impossible, for dogs living outside. We understand that often, owners consider keeping their dogs outdoors because of behavioural problems that may seemingly prevent them from staying indoors. However, if you do choose to keep a dog outside, always take sensible safety precautions, and be alert to risks that may affect your dog outside. Don't let your dog become lonely or bored, and never leave them alone long enough to become distressed. Most dogs cope well living outside if they have proper shelter, water, and protection from extreme weather.