Humane Society on Chaining Dogs

The Humane Society of the United States on the chaining of dogs:

The Facts About Chaining and Tethering, Why this practice is cruel to dogs

http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/chaining_tethering/facts/chaining_tethering_facts.html

"Why is tethering dogs inhumane?

Dogs are naturally social beings who thrive on interaction with human beings and other animals. A dog kept chained in one spot for hours, days, months or even years suffers immense psychological damage. An otherwise friendly and docile dog, when kept continuously chained, becomes neurotic, unhappy, anxious and often aggressive."

"Should chaining or tethering ever be allowed?

To become well-adjusted companion animals, dogs should interact regularly with people and other animals, and should receive regular exercise. It is an owner's responsibility to properly restrain her dog, just as it is the owner's responsibility to provide adequate attention and socialization. Placing an animal on a restraint to get fresh air can be acceptable if it is done for a short period or while supervised. However, keeping an animal tethered for long periods is never acceptable."

Do You Chain Your Dog? Read why chaining is inhumane and how to bring your dog inside

http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/chaining_tethering/tips/do_you_chain_your_dog.html

Chaining and Tethering

http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/chaining_tethering/

"Bring a dog inside (or help a chained dog in your neighborhood) and you’ll keep everyone safer."

What You Can Do to Help Chained Dogs, Unchain a dog in your community today

http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/chaining_tethering/tips/help_chained_dogs.html