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What is a Dog Tie-out & Tie-out Stake What do you do with it2007-11-25 2:52:20

Just please keep in mind : Dogs tethered for long periods can become highly aggressive. Dogs feel naturally protective of their territory; when confronted with a perceived threat, they respond according to their fight-or-flight instinct. A chained dog, unable to take flight, often feels forced to fight, attacking any unfamiliar animal or person who unwittingly wanders into his or her territory.

In addition to the psychological damage wrought by continuous chaining, dogs forced to live on a chain make easy targets for other animals, humans, and biting insects. A chained animal may suffer harassment and teasing from insensitive humans, stinging bites from insects, and, in the worst cases, attacks by other animals. Chained dogs are also easy targets for thieves looking to steal animals for sale to research institutions or to be used as training fodder for organized animal fights. Finally, dogs' tethers can become entangled with other objects, which can choke or strangle the dogs to death.

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The other people who posted explained what a tie-out and tie-out stake are, so I won't re-explain it.

The reason I decided to post is to let you know that tie-outs are not a means to torture your dog.

As long as you watch your dog while it is on a tie-out, they are fine.

All three of our dogs are inside dogs. They get three and sometimes four and five walks a day. I put them on tie outs when they need to go potty.