Daschund in backyard

Posted By: hiya on 2008-02-25
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My sister adopted a daschund while she is on crutches. It is not working out; she can't walk the dog properly. She says it was originally an inside/outside dog, she now has him inside, and he is about a year old. She wants to give him to a friend or me and my 2 kids; my kids are 7 and 8 and have been wanting a dog forever. We have a big backyard. Problem is my son is allergic to cats and dogs and allergist does not want a pet in the house. Question is should I keep a small dog like this in the backyard. I am afraid that an opposum can get trapped in the backyard with the poor little dog and hurt it. Other than that, I know the dog will be cared for and walked daily. I am afraid for its safety. Also, has anyone ever kept a dog like that outside? Any tips/advice would be appreciated.

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Daschund in backyard - hiya
- Yes you could...sm - blondie
- previous cat allergies - Bella
  - son is on immunotherapy - hiya
- They get cold really easily (sm) - Dachsund owner
  - speaking of dachsunds...sm - blondie
    - Yes - 7 day crate training - works perfectly in one week (sm) - Dachsund owner
  - I also read that (sm) - hiya
    - What part of country, mild, cold weather or? - Lindsey
      - S. TX (sm) - hiya
        I think you got some good information above - Lindsey
    - Outside dogs (sm) - Dachshund owner

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