A new dog is brought home to become part of the family, loved and cared for. But horrors!... there is an accident or two on the carpet, or shedding, or fleas. Then this "part of the family" is relegated to a chain outside because suitable fencing is not provided. After all, it requires much less effort and dedication to evict them vs. potty-training, grooming and flea-prevention medication.

There's little or no interaction w/the dog now. His tether upsets his food and water bowls and not checked often enough. He may go without water for hours. If shelter is provided it may not be adequately equipped for warmth in the winter, or shade for the summer, and that upset water bowl is vital in heat.

He is lonesome, neglected, thirsty, bored, and himself often tangled in the chain. Quirks and personality changes begin evolving from a once bouncy, docile, friendly pet to a fearful, aggressive, and/or barking dog.

Why was this "pet" brought home to begin with?

The difference between fencing and tethering is vast. Chains are restrictive, unsafe, not only to the pet, but to small children, and cruel. Become informed by reading the sites linked above. They are eye-opening. And after reading, hopefully these pals will be invited back into a family unit willing to make changes and invest time, interest, energy and love in a "part of the family".