Many dogs are allowed indoors, but they sure can be hard on interior spaces. One solution is to keep your dog outside, but can a dog live happily outdoors?

The answer to this question depends on how much time you spend with your dog while he’s outside. If you live in a rural area and you spend time working in the garden or tending the chickens, a dog may be perfectly happy spending all of his time with you outside. However, if you live in the city and your dog gets shut away in the backyard all by himself all day long, he isn’t likely to be happy about it.

If you don’t get to spend much time with your dog outside, you should invite him into your home. To learn more about how to make sure your dog is happy, visit with your veterinary clinic Oakdale.