Pup,
What breed of dog do you have? I too recommend keeping them in the house and put them in an outside kennel when you are away and can't take them with you. Make sure to gradually introduce the pup to the outside kennel a few sessions at a time so when it comes to have to leave them for real, they'll be prepared for it and won't become stressed and can cause separation anziety when you have to leave it. A lot of people think they can just throw the dog in the kennel and it will behave but they find out the hard way and can cause this condition if not introduced in a structured way to a dog.
Repremand it for acting out (whinning or barking while kenneled) also. This will get it to realize it must accept different forms of restraint and all dogs need this kind of structured conditioning in their packs.
P.S. Come over and visit us Washingtonians on the West forum! Where is Chewleha anyways?

Edited by - Lady Grouse Hunter on 02/08/2002 01:53:58