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[quote=Anonymous]Are you asking if it is OK for the animal, OK by law, or for opinion?

I think by law it is OK.  But if you go to adopt a dog, you will most likey sign a contract that says you will NOT let your dog outside all day.  The concern is that the dog could be harmed by other animals or people (dog theft).

I have noticed that no one seems to think their dog is a nuisance barker, since the dog barks while they are not home.  We have several nuisance barkers in our neighborhood.  It is very annoying, and I feel bad for the dog.

I think whether or not is actually cruel depends on the dog.  Some dogs love being outside.  For my dog, being outside without people would be torture.  She has no interest being out there unless we are with her.  It just stresses her out.

A doggy door is another way to go (so the dog can choose to be outside or inside).  Of course, most places will make you sign a contact that you won't have a doggy door eitehr (and our neighbors with the most annoying dog has a door, so the dog comes out in the middle of the night and howls - so please lock it at night.)[/quote]

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