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What's the best tie-out method?

We're going to visit the in-laws at Christmas; they live in the country, with lots of acreage, and no fencing - and they will not allow our new dog indoors; not even in the garage.

We'll be there just over a week, and would prefer not to board her or leave her behind. She's a Boxer/Boston Terrier mix (is more Boxer than Boston), and slips her collar easily, so what would be the best tie-out method? Collar? Harness? Retractable tie-out? I don't think an aerial trolley is an option (no trees near the house).

Edit: Asking early so I can be prepared, should additional training be necessary. Also, she's crate-trained and would have access to it (covered) at all times. It doesn't get all that cold where we're going, and she'd be crated on the covered porch at night.

Edit 2: Town is over 30 miles away, can't afford 5+ nights at nearest hotel. Just need to know the best tie-out method for our situation.


Asked by Guest 684538 on Apr 26th 2009 Tagged tieout, collar, travel, visit, trolley in Other Travel & Recreation
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Marley

If you have a friend that lives close by, you could ask them to dog sit. I do that for all of my friends. Before I had my dog, I would go to their house two to three times a day. Walk and feed him. Spend 20-30 minutes playing with the dog. Now the dogs come over to my house. Try to find a friend that would be comfortable keeping him for a week. Start now by letting him stay over night so that both the person and the dog can become comfortable with their surroundings. Good Luck!!


Marley answered on Apr 29th.

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Rusty

Christmas is a long time from now, so I'm not sure why you're asking already. However, if she is used to being in the house, you are asking for trouble expecting her to stay on a tie out for a whole week. It would be kinder to find a good kennel, or other indoor option, even though it means leaving her behind. And that's not even taking into account the winter weather....


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Guest

I know it is hard but in this case I would look into putting it in a kennel. You don't know how bad the weather will be during that time. Why don't you look into someone coming to your house and taking care of it. There are people that do it and it would put your mind at ease and be safer for the dog.


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Miss Priss

I can't believe they won't let this dog into the house...
Is there any way you could stay in town at a place that takes dogs?
There are many motels that take dogs..

YOU can't put her outside like you are thinking...She is not an outside kind of dog and she will NOT be happy at all with the set up of being outside.
How about finding a nice place to take her -
I run a family-style doggie chalet/ hotel...
we take dogs into our home...CAGE free care.
There are small places like mine all over - and we are licensed, too.

Good luck


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Leila

I would advise finding a good kennel to board her in. But if your set in stone on bringing her then you should start teaching her to stay and come when called. Or... get a large pen (the metal ones you see at pet stores) and make a large pen for her to roam in while your inside. If this is to expensive, becasue they are fairly pricey, either borrow a freinds or just buy a whole role of that roange fencng you see at construction sites & make a pen out of that, you can buy that at any outside depot or something like that, good luck :)


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Guest

I would use a harness with a ground tie down, one that screws into to the ground if it was me. I would also find out in advance what type of wild animals are in the area, as well as emergency contact info with the local vet. I am currently living in the county/mountain region and was suprised that I didn't just have to worry about coyotes and snakes, but bears too.I hope it works out well, maybe your in-laws will suprise you and fall in love with your pup too.


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Abby K-9

I realize that you would "prefer not to board her", but quite honestly, that is the best solution for everyone involved in your situation.

First, consider your dog's health. Both of your dog's breeds are short-coated breeds, and if your dog is generally in the house with you, she will not be ready to stay outside for over a week in the colder temperatures around Christmas.

Second, if your in-laws property is in the country and not fenced, there is a very good chance of local wildlife coming toward your dog - some of those animals may be unhealthy. Some may even attack her while she is staked outside unprotected.

For her safety and your peace of mind, I would recommend boarding. Or staying somewhere else than your in-laws. Or telling your in-laws you won't go anywhere your dog is not welcome as well.


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Pippin CGC

I would reconsider boarding her...There are a lot of wild critters out in the country & your dog wouldn't stand a chance of getting away on a tie out if she was attacked.


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Dieta

If it is only for one week best to not leave her tied out, many things could go wrong.
I would buy appropriate harness for her.
Tieing out is tricky, like I said many things could go wrong. I would ask if you could bring her in garage for her safety at night and walk her instead during the day every chance.


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Kolbe

I think that tying her outdoors in a strange place for a full week, especially since she's known to slip collars, is a disaster waiting to happen, regardless of the type you decide on. It is going to stress her out. I would seriously just board her... you don't mention what area of the country this place is but if it's somewhere where winters are even mildly cold I would definitely not leave such a short-coated dog outside for a whole week at Christmastime, especially since it sounds like the dog lives indoors with you so she definitely will not be used to it. I don't want to sound like a party pooper but I just don't think it's a good idea at all. I think you'd be happier (less stress and you don't have to worry about your poor dog outside 24/7) and your dog safer.


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♥ Sasha ♥

Ok, I'm a person who does not vacation because I cannot board my dog..... In this situation I would definately board my dog. I would be worried sick & it would ruin my Christmas to have her tied outside.


♥ Sasha ♥ answered on 4/27/09. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 0 Report this answer


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