Cavamum Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) Hello everyone! It was recommended to me by my breeder to never leave my Cavalier outside by herself because she could be stolen, injured, escape etc. I have kept her inside because of this, she does love to explore the yard when I am at home, and I was wondering if other Cavalier owners keep their Cavaliers strictly indoor. Edited January 13, 2012 by Bellackcs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 :) It depends where you live, I guess, and what sort of fences you have. Are there reports of missing/stolen dogs in your area? is it a neighbourhood which makes you uneasy? Can people see your dog from the front /laneway? If she is happy and non destructive indoors ..and has plenty of things to do ,gets walked/trained before you leave ... there are worse things ! You could always buy/build a roofed enclosure , with a lock - that way she could enjoy the sun and fresh air, but be contained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lavendergirl Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 She was probably trying to emphasise the fact that Cavaliers are essentially house dogs and don't do well left in a yard. I would worry about leaving any small cute dog in the yard while I am out if it could be seen from the street - too many deadbeats around stealing dogs for God knows what purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I guess the ideal would be to have a really safe yard that can't be seen into with access to the house through a doggy door :) My dogs are always locked inside when I'm not home. I don't have a particularly great yard as far as protection from the elements and I would worry if they were outside. Years ago my Newfie and my Dobe got into nextdoor's yard and ate a box of snail pellets. My Newfie died and my Dobe nearly did. I have good solid fences now but I'd still worry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) As a breed they enjoy the great outdoors but are not a breed to be left outside on their own for many reasons. Coat care and grass seeds and plant allergies are some reaons that come to mind, but mostly the mindset of the breed is to be around their people where possible. As for being left alone when no-one is home some people I know have a rear yard doggy door for toileting and this is fine in an secure yard. The Cavalier will prefer to be indoors while awaiting your return but will go outside to toilet and have a sniff around, chase a few birds and shoot the breeze. In terms of theft this is a breed that will happily go off with just about anyone. I would NEVER leave my girls outside when we are not home. Apart from the fact that they are entire bitches and could be used for breeding, they are also curious little minxs and we are rural so the fencing is by no means small dog proof if pushed to the limit of possible digging or jumping. I'd never risk it. If they go outside while we are here they are usually at the front door asking to come back in before long in any rate. That said my mum leaves her Cavalier outside (in theory), but has three gates to the back yard to get through first, although Otis seems to be spending more and more time on the couch and less in the backyard. :laugh: Unless she's out in the garden, which she is alot of the time. I doubt anyone would steal my German Shepherd though, or even consider trying. ;) Edited January 13, 2012 by LizT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavamum Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 :) It depends where you live, I guess, and what sort of fences you have. Are there reports of missing/stolen dogs in your area? is it a neighbourhood which makes you uneasy? Can people see your dog from the front /laneway? If she is happy and non destructive indoors ..and has plenty of things to do ,gets walked/trained before you leave ... there are worse things ! You could always buy/build a roofed enclosure , with a lock - that way she could enjoy the sun and fresh air, but be contained. Actually we have a big under cover area outside, the neighbourhood is nice, the side gate doesn't show her from the street because we have a lot of trees in the way and we have colour bond fences. I was thinking of getting a doggy door that allows her in and out. We have one for the screen door but she can only use that when I am home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavamum Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Thank you for your replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 :) it sounds a good safe yard ..and a doggy door seems a very good plan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 A secure yard is so very important. I remember being told by my first Cavaliers breeder that a puppy from the litter my girl came from had escaped the new owners yard and was found wandering the street two weeks after the new owners had got it. It was still microchipped in her name so she was contacted and collected the pup from the vet/finder. She was so annoyed at the puppy buyer she had half a mind to make them sweat but didn't. It turned out they had left the 10 week old puppy in the yard and it had squeezed through the gate when Grandma was minding the kids when mum went shopping. They really should not have left such a young one outside alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I sold a lovely little black and tan puppy many years ago. Not long after I was reading the lost and founds in the paper and there was an ad in there for a lost black and tan pup. Yes it was the one I'd sold - they hadn't even rung to let me know. They think he was stolen from their yard and they never did get him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Late last year I was told there was a number of dog thefts from the northern suburbs of Adelaide - haven't heard of any of late. But I don't think you can be too careful - particularly with attractive purebreed dogs. Solid fences and gates which close off the front from the back yard are a good idea IMO - and so is a doggy door. Almost every time I've come home early/unexpectedly I've surprised my lot on the lounge or my bed so I suspect they spend a lot of time inside here when I'm not here - comfy and safe! Occasionally with a really grubby bone!! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosaline Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I've had several friends with Cavs, pretty sure most of them were kept inside as they are such a curl up on the couch type of dog, or at least some other secure place rather than in the yard. One was in a unit, so obviously dog was inside all day. Another had a big rear deck and their two Cavs were out there when they left the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I've had several friends with Cavs, pretty sure most of them were kept inside as they are such a curl up on the couch type of dog, or at least some other secure place rather than in the yard. One was in a unit, so obviously dog was inside all day. Another had a big rear deck and their two Cavs were out there when they left the house. They so are, :) but they are also very happy to go for a five Km run...if you are! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 :) A friend had cavs - used to show some and do obedience etc with them ..but at home they would run up & down the vines on their block, scaring away birds.. they loved helping feed the cattle ..and would just run around the paddocks if someone was out there working :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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