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The answer
is “only if a responsible family member is there
to provide supervision.” Tie outs and trolleys
can be convenient tools for families without backyards.
They’re a way to get the dog out for a brief period of
fresh air and exercise, while her human companion gets
some work done around the yard or spends some time in a
lounge chair. However, they are not intended to be, and
should never be used for, long periods of confinement or
unsupervised stays outdoors.
You should
never leave your pets alone outdoors confined to
a tie-out or trolley. A dog that is left alone on a tie
out or trolley runs the risk of injuring joints and
bones, especially in the neck, when she hits the end of
the line too hard. More dangerous is the threat of
strangulation when the line gets caught or wraps around
an object like a tree, post, lawn mower or piece of
garden furniture. Tragically, there have been cases
where dogs left unsupervised on a tie out have strangled
themselves. An unsupervised dog on a tie out is also
more vulnerable to attack by another animal or
mistreatment by a malicious person.
So the
first, most important, and always-to-be-followed rule to
follow is never leave a dog unattended on a tie
out. Other precautions are:
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Select
a tie out that’s the appropriate size for the dog.
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Position the tie out in an open area, so there is no
chance that the cord or chain can warp around or
become tangled in bushes, trees or other objects.
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Inspect the tie out before each use.
NEVER
USE A
TIE OUT WITH A SLIP (CHOKE), COLLAR PRONG COLLAR OR
ANTI-BARK COLLAR.
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