Signs That Dogs Shouldn’t Live in Garages
When it comes to deciding where your dog should live in your home, it can be difficult. Some people view dogs as members of the family, and the dog lives in the homes of the owners. Other people believe that dogs should live outdoors or in a shed or garage. A third group of people have dogs that live both indoors and outdoors.
What is best for your pooch? Really, dogs should live inside your home. Outdoor dogs are left out in the heat and cold, which can cause health problems. Heat stroke can lead to brain damage, and dehydration is a serious worry for dogs left out in hot weather. In the snow or cold weather, dogs can get frostbite and hypothermia.
Unfortunately, even in a garage, dogs can be exposed to tough temperatures. In most homes, garages aren’t temperature controlled, which means that in the summer, the garage will be too hot and stuffy for your pooch, much like when they are trapped in a hot car. In the winter, the garage may not be so bad, but if snow or ice gets into the garage, it can be too cold to leave your dog out there without proper bedding.
Dogs use body language to communicate with humans since we dont understand each others verbal languages. Here are some body language signs that your dog isnt happy in your garage:
Other signs that dogs arent safe in a garage include:
How to keep a dog warm in a garage in winter
Dogs left in garages over the winter are at risk from a wide range of health issues including frostbite and hypothermia.
Do dog houses keep dogs warm?
When your dog is outside in winter, she needs a warm doghouse where she can take refuge from inclement weather. A dog that is cold is in danger of hypothermia. The doghouse may keep her dry, but it must also keep her body temperature normal. … Simple projects can make her doghouse winter-warm.
HOW TO KEEP YOUR DOGS WARM THIS WINTER
Yes, a dog can stay in an unheated garage, however it should not be the primary living area for the animal. Unheated garages can be very cold in the winter, and depending on the breed, may not provide enough warmth, resulting in hypothermia.
Dogs should be provided with the appropriate shelter and should, at the very least, have an area in the garage that is not subject to the cold temperatures, such as a corner with a bed and additional blankets for warmth.
Additionally, the garage should be checked for any drafts or holes that could result in further extreme temperatures. Food and water should also be accessible to the dog and should not freeze over during cold weather.
Ultimately, the value of an unheated garage as a place for a dog to stay should be weighed against the safety and comfort of the animal, as extended periods in the cold can affect physical health.