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ChainingImagine
Imagine being tied to a tree with only a 6-foot diameter around you. That is your home. When it’s hot, cold, raining, or snowing, you have the same 6 feet. It doesn’t matter if you want to go for a walk or get away from the area you use as the bathroom, that is where you must stay. That is the reality for a dog that is tethered.
Aggression
Chaining a dog makes a dog feel unsafe so they react by being bullies and aggressive. Chained dogs can become very territorial of their small space. They are constantly stressed and as a result, are more likely to bite.
Solutions
Fences replace chains . . . wooden, chain link fence or underground electrical boundary fences. Ask friends to help you construct a fence in exchange for all the food and beverages they can consume or some babysitting. Make it a fun time, knowing the effort will result in a happier dog.
Harm
Dogs on chains can become tangled, caught up or hooked on things nearby. They suffer extreme isolation when chained. Being isolated in a yard causes a lack of socializing and a lack of socializing causes fearfulness. Chained dogs may bark excessively or howl in an attempt to reunite with their family or simply out of boredom and frustration.
It’s the law
As of June 1, 2016, City Ordinance for all Dog Owners in North Platte, NE it is now considered Animal Cruelty/Abuse to have dogs living on a chain that is shorter than 10 feet in length.
Also, dogs can not be chained up with a choke chain or pinch/prong collar. They must also have at all times at least, a 3 sided dog house, fresh water, and shade for the summer.
