Tie Out - Page 1

Looking for a strong, easy to install tie-out to put my dog out for a few hours at a time but esp. during days of cleaning so he doesnt get in my way. It would be best for everyone. Any suggestions?

Why not an outdoor run??  I won't preach but you'll probably get a lecture from someone about a tie out.

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ok well im in the military and live on base where kennels are prohibited so i need a strong easy to install tie out. 

Its not like im putting him out and going on a 10wk vacation so pls dont try and sit here and say im a bad owner (nipping that argument in the butt).  If you cant help my cause on finding a tie out that i have described then dont post. Plain and Simple.

Anyone have any QUALITY suggestions, im all ears

 If you can't put up a kennel/outdoor run, then how about simply putting him/her in their crate?  Not that you should do that all the time.

 Good luck.

I don't agree with tying a dog out either, but let's face it, in some areas it's standard practise. Sled dogs are tied out all the time,often in weather that would kill less hardy breeds.

If you MUST do it, I believe the only safe tieout is a chain, one heavy enough that it can't get snarled or knotted on itself. I believe a heavier chain is less likely to accidentally get wrapped around the dog's legs, and cut off the circulation.

The dog must be tied out with a strong leather collar, at least 1 1/2 inches wide. This distributes the pressure better on the dog's neck when it lunges against the chain, as it most likely will. NEVER EVER use a choke chain, or anything but a flat buckle collar.  I can tell you stories about choke chains getting embedded in the flesh of the neck, and requiring surgery to remove.

You must make absolutely sure there is NOTHING in the area that the dog can get the chain wrapped around or caught on. No fences, no trees or shrubbery, no porches it can climb up on or get hung up on.

The dog should have both shade and fresh water available at all times, especially if the weather is hot.

Yes, there is a risk to a tieout, but I've also heard of dogs strangling themselves when turned out in a fenced yard and catching their collars on the fence.

Do you have a set up or can you set it up where the dog isn't actually chained to a solid object but rather can be tied to a cable suspened over head (like a clothes line)?  These are much better because you give the dog just enough lead where he can lay down comfortably and there are no objects he can wrap around.  He can trot back and forth the length of the suspended cable, much more humane.  Be sure there is adequate shade and water etc. regardless of the time he will be out there.  I would prefer this method.  Most pet stores like Petsmart carry these type of tethers.  Just be sure to check on him often until he gets used to it.  Good luck

Back in the day, before I knew any better, my sons mutt was tied out, but I felt it was cruel, even then.....HOWEVER, we made a heavy coated metal line between 2 trees 50 feet apart, and hooked a 'runner' onto that, with a 15 foot coated cable with a clasp to fasten to the dogs collar, which was flat 1 1/2" padded nylon. He had the run of the yard that way, he had shade, a dog house, & we installed one of those dog fountains to the hose spigot, so he had fresh water anytime he wanted, that really wasn't very expensive, & was incredibly convenient. He had it made in the shade like that. Our little house would get so hot in the summer, before we had the A/C installed, he was much more comfortable out on his line, under the tree in the grass, with the nice breezes. I would often join him for my lunch! But, & it's a BIG but, he was not a GSD, he was a 95# mutt, looked like a St. Bernard, but so big & lazy, we didn't need to worry about him breaking the line. We were amazed if he actually came with us for a walk, he would much prefer to plop down & watch US to the walking! LOL! He was a big, slobbery, friendly ol' guy!  Please remember, GSDs are way more driven, more energetic, & more territorial.....don't risk getting yourselves & the dog in trouble if there's any chance he could be approached by anyone! You might think he's the friendliest dog in the world, but tied out, & bored, you might be surprised by his/her reaction to someone approaching! Good Luck! jackie harris