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Why you shouldn’t chain or tether your dog

Could your dog’s aggressive or neurotic behavior be the result of chaining?

When dogs are kept outside and restricted with a chain or tether, serious psychological, emotional and behavioral damage will occur. Dogs are naturally social animals that enjoy and need interaction with people and other animals.

Tethered dogs suffer because they do not receive the regular interaction with people and regular exercise needed to become well-adjusted companion dogs.

Certain behavioral dangers arise from constant tethering or chaining. Below are just some of the consequences that arise from chaining your dog.

Tethered or chained dogs are more likely to develop behavioral problems resulting from isolation and boredom.

A friendly, docile dog will become neurotic, unhappy, anxious and aggressive.

Once free, the dog could remain aggressive and is likely to chase and attack unsuspecting people or other animals.

Dogs become easy targets for other humans, animals and insects.

	Improperly fitted collars cause necks to become raw and covered with sores while the dog yanks and pulls to escape confinement.
	If left untreated, collars can become embedded in the dogs neck.

Dogs kept on chains usually experience sporadic feedings, lack of water because of overturned bowls, and inadequate Vet. care.

Chained dogs can suffer from extreme temperature because of the lack of shelter/shade.

Dogs confined to a single area where they must sleep, eat, drink, urinate and defecate become dirty and susceptible to disease. Usually the ground becomes worn down and hard packed because of the dog’s constant pacing.

The Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association states that 17 percent of dogs involved in fatal attacks on humans from 1978 to 1998 were those that were permanently tethered. Tethered dogs are highly protective of their territory and any perceived threat will automatically engage the dog’s natural fight or flight instinct. As the dog owner, you are financially liable for your dog’s behavior.

If you are unable or unwilling to keep a dog inside of your home as a member of your family, and do not have an adequately fenced area for your dog to play and potty in, or a dog park nearby for your dog to exercise at, please reconsider getting a dog until such a time as you can properly take care of one. Chaining is not an alternative.