Comments on: Dogs Should Sleep Outdoors

By: BJ Pup

BJ Pup — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 20:44:35 +0000

On the plus side Mom takes to Central Park a lot – the break-even point in the winter is 25 degrees, in the summer it’s 84 and hasn’t rained.

On the down side – we live of a very busy, noisy street and NYers use their horns more than their brains. So we not only sleep with the windows closed, Mom had soundproof windows installed in the bedroom. She opens the windows during the day.

I guess sleeping outside depends on where you live. I would be afraid of criminals and of creepy crawly things. I’ve only lived in cities.

Hugs and Lick, BJ Pup

By: Jessica@YouDidWhatWithYourWeiner

Jessica@YouDidWhatWithYourWeiner — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 16:52:21 +0000

Ha, ha. Funny you write this because I have been dreaming of building a permanent camp in our back yard this summer so we can sleep in a tent for months! Of course, there would be nights we would probably rather stay inside…like last night when it poured all night. The biggest problem is that we don’t own the house and I would not want to kill the grass with our tent 🙂

By: Jodi

Jodi — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 14:12:40 +0000

So he did notice you were gone? ;0 I knew he would.

By: Greyhounds CAN Sit

Greyhounds CAN Sit — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 08:56:07 +0000

I love my home comforts but I think if I did decide to pitch a tent on the front lawn Frankie and Beryl would join me. In the winter months (now) they could stay in the lounge room by the fire but they always come to bed with me and ‘our’ bedroom isn’t as warm as the lounge room. However neither of them are gardeners and I’d love their company when I’m out there. They’re usually both on ‘our’ bed so maybe they wouldn’t join me in a tent. Hmm, I’ll probably never know the answer 🙂

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 18:38:53 +0000

We loved camping before we got Silas. The summer he was a puppy was too blisteringly hot to camp (over 100 degrees most days), plus our gear was too pricey and fragile for puppy teeth. Now I think he’s too bark-y to camp with. In the fall we’re going to take him to our in-laws’ back field to try try it, just to see what happens.

By: Human Rescues Dog

Human Rescues Dog — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 04:55:49 +0000

This is an amazing idea (the tent). I think I suffer with ‘nature deficit disorder’ too 🙂 Thanks to you, in the summer, I’m going to set up camp outside, read a book whilst the dogs enjoy the nature.

By: Sue @ The Golden Life

Sue @ The Golden Life — Sun, 23 Jun 2013 15:05:22 +0000

As you know from my past posts, we live on a very busy road. So, the only walks we take here are in our own back yard. And as much as I would prefer to sleep with the windows open at night, I can’t…it’s too noisy year round. I’m a very light sleeper, so the slightest sound can either keep me awake or wake me up. And the humidity is miserable overnight. As I get older, my body is bothered more and more by the heat & humidity. BUT, on beautiful days like we had last week, Callie, Shadow and I sit out in the yard from the time I get home after dropping Ducky off at daycare until around noon when the bugs come out of hiding to bother us.

By: SUGAR: Golden Woofs

SUGAR: Golden Woofs — Sun, 23 Jun 2013 13:02:11 +0000

We thought from your title, “outside means outside” When we lived in HI we are very sad that many dogs slept outdoors (no dog house or tents). We have done a mini camp too in our backyard but did not spend the night as mom is a bit scared. We got lots of windows in our den and it is always open for fresh air and hear the birds singing. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

By: Jan K

Jan K — Sun, 23 Jun 2013 12:43:47 +0000

We are definitely outdoors people and dogs here. We have tons of windows in our house so even if we have to be indoors the outdoors is right there. We have tried sleeping on our screened in porch, but the dogs are usually kind of restless. We’re happier in our bed upstairs (I don’t sleep well either anywhere but in my own bed), with the windows and skylights all open letting in the fresh air. We have big windows up there looking out at a view so I think it’s a good compromise to actually being outdoors!

By: Speakdoggie

Speakdoggie — Sun, 23 Jun 2013 10:33:44 +0000

Hi Honey,,,,,I agree with you mostly,,,,but it sure is hot here where I live. I’m lucky that speakdaddy and I go for daily walks,,,all year,,,any kind of weather. I particularly love the snow,,,but not so much the heat,,,and weather permitting,,,,I can go outside to lay around and relax anytime I want to. I love nature ! Have a great week-end !