DOES ANYONE THiNK iTS FAiR FOR MY DOG TO BE LOCKED INTO ONE ROOM AND HAVE TO STAY THERE HER WHOLE LIFE?!?!!?!?

Question

well i dont have a basement. but the lowest level has the computer and stuff there. and my dogs cage is there too. and its pretty small. my parents said that they won't ever let my dog lucy go up stairs or even the living room or anywhere else. and they won't even take her to places because of her "fur". do you think thats fair?!?!? DOGS HAVE TO SHED. they have to have fur. my parents are blaming her for everything too. if we were going to get a dog, they better of expected fur in our food, fur on our clothes and lastly. treating our dog like family. but no my parents always yell at her. whenever lucy wants to play with them and playfully jumps, they shove her off if they are mad at something else. i think my dog deserves better. i've begged before, please help me or even write down a note for my parents. thanks =[

Answer 1

I do not think that is fair at all.

Hope this helps,

Nix

Answer 2

Your parents may have said it was ok to get the dog, but it sounds like they've found some normal dog tendencies unbearable in their opinion.  They should write down a list of their objections to the dog for you so you know what the real problems are that bother them.  Hopefully, you can find a way to resolve some of those problems.

Their yelling at her is going to make things worse, and it constitutes animal abuse.  Shoving her off if they are mad at her or if they are mad about or at something else is non-productive.  It makes the problem worse as it harms the dog emotionally since the dog is simply trying to show them love.

If they don't want her up on them, they need to learn how to calmly tell her down.  Getting upset and shouting or shoving doesn't work.  

If the dog's crate (NOT cage) is in the basement, you need to take her outside on a regular basis ON LEASH or through an exit that doesn't take her through the parts of the house your parents object to her presence in.  Take her for walks outside.  Exercise her outside.  Ask your parents to send you and the dog to obedience classes together.  A well trained dog is a much happier dog and is a good citizen.  

If she sheds, do all you can to clean it up so your mother doesn't have to since this bothers your mom.  

I think your parents don't expect you to keep the dog locked in that one room all her life.  That would be abuse and could get them put into jail.  You need to be 100% responsible for the dog's feeding, watering, grooming, exercise, training, etc.  

If you can't do what I recommend, maybe you should consider rehoming the dog so she doesn't suffer from the emotional conflict of being loved by one family member and hated by other family members.

AND... make sure you learn how to be Alpha Pack Leader so she's a good citizen. -!-

Answer 3

Neglect is just a different way of animal abuse.  Dogs need to be around their 'pack', which is your family.  They need to rethink the situation.  If they do not want the dog to be part of the family, then find the dog a home where it will be taken care the proper way.  

It IS against the law to abuse animals!

Show them these websites from Cesar Millan (The Dog Whisperer).

Answer 4

Its not fair to let ur dog at one place rest of the life...its just like family member...u know how much stress it releves..dogs are suppose to treat more nicely than this..change the place according to the time..take it to garden to let the dog play and run.....let it be free...

Answer 5

Ok that really isn't fair and I know where you're coming from so I'll tell you what I did to get my parents to let my dog become an inside dog about a year and a half ago.  Ok well first just kind of casually mention it a few times and then ask them and if they say no(which from what you're saying, they probably will) then write a persuasive essay stating why she should be let elsewhere in the house.  Do your research and really put some thought into it.  I think this works better than actually talking to them because this way they'll have to read the whole thing before they say something instead of just cutting you off halfway through and having it all turn into a big fight.  If they still say no, don't give up.  Don't be really annoying about or really pushy, but just keep at it.  Hope I helped. Oh yeah, and if they don't like her shedding, then vacuum a lot so it won't seem as  bad.

Answer 6

This is not fair at all. A dog is someone that is part of your family, it's part of your life and should be able to explore places, meet dog friends and play! Dog's need attention whether or not you don't want to give them it. Dog's can save peoples life and I guarantee that one day that dog will help you and your parents in some way.

My dog did. I was going through a small crevice in a chain fence and my shirt got caught. The chain cut my back badly. It was bleeding a lot. Luckily, my dog was with me. I yelled because the pain was unbearable. He noticed something was wrong. First, he didn't do anything. Then he bit my shirt and pulled so hard that it ripped off, I was able to get away and care for my back.

After that I have always been nice to my dog. Your parents need to let the dog explore and not be in one room for his life. Dog's are meant to be able to roam. If your parents are so worried about fur everywhere get those decroative blankets that you can put on couches, chairs or anything so if your dog happens to jump on the couch the fur will be on the blanket.

NOT FAIR AT ALL. You defintely need to talk with your parents about this and tell them it's not right to treat a dog this way. Dog's are a part of your family and a part of your life.

Good Luck.

Answer 7

I don't think it's fair, because first of all, a dog is to be trained and taught how to do things. Of course you need to obviously comb your pet if its shedding fur all over the place.

It needs to be trained not to do things you dont think it should be doing.

This dog of yours 'Lucy' needs to experience the outside world.

Personally, It sounds abit like Animal Cruelty.

Talk to your parents over this, and let them talk about it..

If they dont agree to what your trying to explain

you should give your dog to a better home.

I agree that your dog deserves better, because dogs/pets are like your family, and you should treat them as your family,

give more attention to it. And dont lock her, tell her to stay. Train her to do things.

I think Lucy needs more space, to stretch, excersize and be more fit.

Its not right to treat a dog like that.  

Answer 8

I feel bad for you and for the dog.  This isn't your fault, it's theirs.  They are the adults, I'm pretty sure you didn't go out and buy the dog yourself, right?  They made the choice to buy the dog, and they're making the choice to treat it poorly.  And since you're the kid, you don't have much power to go against their wishes....and you also can't legally make the choice to "give her away" even if you wanted to.  

I understand that you don't want to give her away, so it's up to you to do everything you can, to help her.  Go to the library and get a lot of books on dog training.  Work with her.  Teach her not to jump up on people.  Teach her some simple commands, maybe even a few tricks.

Or ask your parents if they'd be willing to enroll you in an Obedience class with her.  See if you can get involved with Agility.  Lots of kids do this with their dogs; Agility is a lot of fun......if you're already involved in a lot of after-school activities, maybe consider giving one of them up if your parents will agree to let you take Agility classes.  Perhaps once they see you taking a serious, active interest in the family dog, they may change their tune.  

Shedding can be controlled with a good quality diet and plenty of brushing.  I realize you probably also can't control what dog food your parents buy, but do some online research about good-quality dog diets and the effect it can have on a dog's skin and coat.  Shedding can be drastically reduced just with a change in food- maybe your parents will be willing to spend a little more to cut down on the fur.  You can also take it upon yourself to brush the dog EVERY DAY and vacuum up her "area"....if your parents see you taking responsibility for her, they may let her have some freedom in other parts of the house, provided you clean up after her.  

It's sad your parents chose to buy a dog, but choose not to enjoy her.  This situation probably doesnt amount to cruelty, but it's certainly not the best situation.  Hopefully your parents can come around.  Good luck.  

Answer 9

I cannot believe they are doing this. if your parents cared that much about fur, why didnt they suggest a breed that doesnt shed (like a poodle) I think its such a shame on your dog and she should be treated better, otherwise she might develop behavioural problems.

keep bringing it up and trying to change their minds

good luck

Answer 10

i think that's cruel.

you have a dog that sheds, you have to deal with that.

my dog sheds, my mother hates it, but she doesn't lock my dog in a cage and make her stay in one room.

she just can't go on the furniture, or on beds, or anything like that.

that's a pretty good compromise, plus you clean the house already, what's the harm of having a little more dirty to pick up??  

Answer 11

That's not good for the dog. I have three in my house and yes dog hair gets everywhere. You just have to vacuum more often. Teach her not to jump on people, learn about obedience training and show them all she has learned to do. Take her for long walks to give her a new experience. Brush her often to help about the shedding. Good luck.

Answer 12

Like you said, dogs have fur and they will shed. If your parents were not prepared for that, they should not have gotten a dog. Dogs are energetic family animals. They need to be with people and they need room to move around. Anyone who would confine a dog to one room because it has fur does not deserve to have one (directed at your parents not you).

Answer 13

You should explain to your parents that a dog needs love and cuddles, and EXERCISE, if they just push your dog away, when shes trying to get attention, she just wants a hug! Tell your parents, that the only reason that lucy wants to be near them is because she loves you guys, Tell your parents that they should never of got a dog, if they were going to neglect it. The most important thing a dog needs is love, which obviously youre parents arent giving!

If this does not wake your parets up about their behaviour, then you will have to make the hard decision of wether to give her to a loving family, where evryone loves her, but well done for trying to stick up for your dog!

good luck! and i hope that your parents see sense.

Answer 14

Since you didn't have a choice of parents, you may have made a poor choice of dogs. Some dogs shed a lot more than others.  And you may need to groom the dog and clean your space to prove that it doesn't need to shed all over. And a dog does not need to jump on everyone. My wife's goldador is a highly trained guide dog.  Because of her choices, it jumps up on her and plays every time she brings it in from parking, but I don't like that and a knee in the chest a couple of times and a firm "No" mean that she comes in quietly and gets unhooked from the leash when I park her.

Answer 15

well :According to " Dogs they are very important  Answers Pets

says You Should be Responsible as an Owner of course it's

required to have ASPCA For your Dog 's Insurance coverage plus

basically just buy A Brush At Pet Smart Grooming Supply

Answer 16

omg..... the same thing happened to me......when i was young.....i used to live w/ my aunt's family and my family. one day my aunt said she would get a dog for me. so we got a golden receiver. and the scary thing is that i wanted to name it Lucy. but my cousin named him Peanut Butter because of the color of his fur and because he was a boy not a girl. and wen he was brought home my family locked him up in my cousin's room and i rarely got to see him. he was walked and fed...but it was so sad that one day he ran out the window....luckily.....my grandma found him while shopping. But instead of realizing that locking him up was wrong just because they didn't want his fur everywhere. they thought he was a beast and locked him up in the laundry room. IT IS SOOO NOT FAIR! Once....two men thought we were crazy and almost took him from us.... when we moved....he was put in a dark garage. and that just made him worse and once he broke the collar he was tied up to and ran away.... when ever anyone came near him... he would bark and jump and go crazy like he hadn't seen anyone for years!!!!! eventually he gave my grandma a playful bite and he was sent back to where he came from....  ;..(. i always tried to do something but they wouldn't listen

tell your parents like a ton of reasons....tell them everyone's stories and like make some kind of chart..... and if ur willing to ...tell them u'll clean the fur.... and train her not to do bad stuff. read books and watch animal planet shows.... i hope this helps....

Answer 17

No, of course it's not fair. I know this will be hard, but talk to your parents about giving Lucy to somebody else, who does love her. I know you love her, but your parents don't and now she's suffering.

Maybe you can give her to friends or family so you can see Lucy so now and then. That would be great.  

Answer 18

Thats animal abuse! Why have a dog if its gonna be caged up all day!

Why did they get a dog in the first place if they knew a dog would have fur!

It sounds like you love Lucy very much but I think the dog needs a new home that she can play when she wants and be part of the family instead of being locked up.

They wouldn't like it if they were locked up all day!

Maybe you can find her a better home without your parents knowing!

ADD: I have 2 dogs and they are never locked in one room their whole life! They are my family and they know it! I would never even think of such a thing!

Edit: Since you love her do the right thing and give her to someone who will love her and not lock her up!

You won't give her away but you love her and she is still suffering being locked up!

Answer 19

Well, Hmmm First of All When buying a Dog u have to make sure itll be Welcomed by ur parents and it will be free not locked up in a cage.  And Also Dogs Can Die If You Lock Them up for a while They have to go out , play , run and stuff like that or else They get Depressed. So The Solutions Are Inorder Your Dog to Live Happily is :- 1- Either You Give The Dog to a Family member  Who has a Big Garden and is ok with keeping a dog in the house.

2- If You have a Garden Put him There And let him in Every once in a while and at night to sleep.

3- Try Convincing Your Parents About The dog and That it might Die of depression.

4- Try Showing Your Parents That You can Hold a Responsibilty and Clean up after him and Bathing him and Stuff like That.

Anyway I Hope This Answer Helps. When it Comes to Animals im a Pro I have Two dogs in the house but i have Alot of Space :D

Answer 20

No that's not fair at all. That just terrible. I'm sorry to say this because you obviously love her, but maybe you should try finding her a new home. A place where the entire family will adore her and spoil her. Maybe have a big yard for her to run and play in? That's just no way for a dog to live. Ask around to friends or family members then you will still be able to see her. I can't imagine what your going through bc my family has always been huge dog lovers. I'm not sure how old you are and what other responsibilities you have, but you can also try sitting your parents down and having a serious discussion with them about how they feel about the well being of animals in general. Then proceed to talk about the situation with your dog. If that doesn't help then you really should think about what's best for Lucy. I know it will hurt, but if you really love her, you'll want the best for her and find her a home where she will live a happy life. Good luck.

Answer 21

Actually, that borders on animal abuse, but you are not going to change your parent's attitudes and you shouldn't have gotten a dog in the first place, knowing how they feel.

I suspect you pushed and prodded them into letting you get the dog and they want nothing to do with it.

It is now up to YOU to make sure this dog has a decent life.

Take her out - A LOT - for walks, to play in the yard or a dog park.   In short, be a companion to her outside where she can run and play - and shed.

Don't keep her in one room, take her outside and do things with her - that simple.

Do what you said you would do, take care of your dog.

It also helps to brush a dog every day, cuts down on the shedding.

Now do what you can for your dog, don't expect your parents to want her near them, but you sure can be a good pet owner and take care of your dog all on your own.

I am sure you wanted her - now you are responsible for her well being.

Answer 22

No! Nobody wants to be locked up in just a room for the rest of their lives. That would be miserable.