No, I don't think "enabling them" means feeding their dogs, though I can see how you could view it that way. I think enabling means allowing them to continue to do wrong without attempting to stop them. Hiding them from Animal Control could be a criminal act. Staking animals on chains leaves them defenseless. They can't get out of the sun or harm's way, they are miserable. Staked goats are attacked and killed often. The crate is the best thing ever. If someone in my neighborhood shoots off fireworks, our rescue English Setter runs to his crate. It is his safe place, his own area, and his bed. Being contained makes him feel safe. His problems from the past, we can only guess. He is afraid of fire and has scars on his muzzle. Most dogs can hold urine for 8 hrs or more with training. So crating them while at work isn't that bad. They just sleep while you are gone and are so happy to see you return. Along with that option is the mandatory exercise that a responsible dog owner would naturally do more than once a day. The bonding alone is worth the effort. The problem with letting dogs roam or to their own devices in a yard, is that they look for entertainment and do get into trouble. They are much like three year old children. They cannot reason. You are correct I am from the north where a garage could be an option. If your neighbors don't want to leave their dogs inside while they are at work, they should use a doggie day care. IMHO there is a lot more going on here than just leaving the dogs alone. The lack of training would drive me crazy. Owning a dog is the same as having a baby. A responsible parent spends all day helping their child become the best person they can be. And you already know about the parents who turn their kids loose all day. The lack of structure, guidance and balance makes a bad dog and a bad kid.
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Date: 2009-06-23 04:50 pm (UTC)