Is leaving a dog tied up outside all the time animal abuse?

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Via the Humane Society of the United States:

Humane Society does not recommend chaining or tying dogs up as a means of confinement. Chaining and tying can increase frustrated and aggressive behavior. As well, chained or tied dogs can become tangled in their chain or rope and become injured. A chained dog is unprotected and can be attacked by other animals or people.

If such an establishment, which frequently euthanizes animals, considers being tied outside an unacceptable means of caretaking, then I suspect there is no argument for it. To be clearer: If even the butcher isn't happy with how the animal got there, there must be something seriously wrong with the process.

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If you leave it tied outside for long periods of time (esp. with little space, food, shelter and water or in unpleasant weather) it is definitely animal abuse. Leaving a dog tied up for long periods of time causes stress and boredom in the animals. It also leaves them more exposed to fleas, insect bites, abuse from other people, and unpleasant weather conditions. Also, leashes can cause blisters and sores around the dog's neck to loosen it up a bit or even better yet, get a fence.

However, if you must leave your dog our, provide it with a lot of space (depending on your dog's energy levels and size), food, fresh water, and a good shelter. Try to get a fence and skip the leash too if possible. And even if you do all of that, make sure to bring your dog in regularly to clean him, provide him with affection and exercise your dog on a daily basis (to reduce stress and boredom and bond better with your dog).

My suggestion is taking your dog to an "animal daycare" if you still plan on leaving it tied up outside for long periods of time because of whatever reason.

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YES. It absolutely is abuse. If someone were to tie a human child up, even if they were provided with food, water and shelter, it would be considered abuse. Why then, do we have a double standard when it comes to our four-legged companions?

It is better to have a fenced in area that the dog can roam in. At the minimum a dog run. A dog run consists of a cable that is strung between two tall objects. On this cable is a runner that attaches to the dog. This lets the dog run in a greater area then the basic rope attached to spike in the ground setup.

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It absolutely IS abuse. Just because they are not human does not mean they don't feel pain and suffering. Their bodies are much like ours. Dogs are pack animals, and crave to be within their packs. The very fact that people think they can justify this by saying they're not human is the most, uneducated thing I've ever heard. Humans are astounding in their sheer lack of knowledge. If you want the official opinion on it, according to the Humane Society of the United States, it is abuse.

If it's hailing, the wind is whipping, and it's really close to the road, I think it is. If it's a warm day, it has water, and it only stays out for no more than an hour at a time, it should be alright.

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Though it is not good for a dog to be tied up all the time and its quality of life could be better, it is not abuse! If you want to do anything about that dog's quality of life, do what I did when my neighbors had their dog tied all the time: Go over to that dog and give it love and attention! Offer to take the dog for walks or take it a treat (with the owner's permission, of course). Do something positive instead of reporting a situation you personally disapprove of.

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A dog loves to run, jump, and have fun but when you tie it up to a tree all day you're taking that away.

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In the eyes of the law, no its not abuse as long as the dog has adequate shelter, food, and water. Now in my eyes personally I do feel this is cruel and should be considered abuse. As was previously stated dogs are pack animals and NEED attention from their pack.

Unlike cats who can be quite happy on their own, dogs are inbred to be with others
of their kind. In the company of someone caring for them dogs are great animals
and should be provided the essentials of life just like raising a child.

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