blessedheart
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I 29F have a 6 month old female gsd mix(about 45lbs). We live with my mom and my stepdad and I have had her since she was 2 months old. She currently sleeps in my room in her play pen, but my mother says I need to make her an outside dog.
I need advice on how to make this transition for both me and my pup.
I hate to make her an “outside dog” and I proposed a compromise to have her out all day and to only bring her in to sleep in my room, but my mother is against it. I’m not sure the reasoning behind why they want her to be outside except for the fact that they believe animals should be kept outside, and they say that she will adjust. She’s in my room a majority of the time until she is let outside to potty and play. Our yard is fenced but needs work as she could escape through certain spots. Also, my mother lets her roam free in the yard unsupervised for a few hours at a time.
I’ve stressed about this situation and considered giving her away. I really would not want to so if anyone can share any advice it would be greatly appreciated.
I need advice on how to make this transition for both me and my pup.
I hate to make her an “outside dog” and I proposed a compromise to have her out all day and to only bring her in to sleep in my room, but my mother is against it. I’m not sure the reasoning behind why they want her to be outside except for the fact that they believe animals should be kept outside, and they say that she will adjust. She’s in my room a majority of the time until she is let outside to potty and play. Our yard is fenced but needs work as she could escape through certain spots. Also, my mother lets her roam free in the yard unsupervised for a few hours at a time.
I’ve stressed about this situation and considered giving her away. I really would not want to so if anyone can share any advice it would be greatly appreciated.