
? Embracing Optical Freedom ? asked: This is a long story but I really REALLY need some help here. I am moving tonight and we are allowed to have indoor pets only. I currently have a 7 year old Australian Sheppard that I absolutely refuse to part with. The only thing is, she’s been an outdoor dog all of her life. She’s the type of dog that enjoys digging holes and sleeping in them just so she can be extra dirty. Her other hobbies include, chasing cats, killing birds (it’s so gross) and rolling in horse manure and/or dead animal carcases. Okay so the real point of my question is, do you think she’d be able to be trained to be an indoor dog? I really love her to death and I refuse to take her to the pound. Has anyone had any experience in training dogs? Please, I need all the advice I can get!!!
She is trained, she does walk on a leash and she as great at following commands. . I also believe dogs were meant to be free and run She will be tied up outdoors for at least three or four hours every day that way the transition isn’t too much of a shock for her but I have no choice here and I’d rather have her inside with me than get put to sleep at the local pound.
I have had this dog since I was 12 and she was my best friend growing up. I didn’t just leave her in the yard to fend for herself. We would build little forts together, she goes on every one of my camping trips, and my husband and I take her hiking at least three times a week. I guess I’m just worried that she’s going to shit and piss every where and chew stuff up. I’m very willing to work with her and I have the time and patience to do so.
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