I know she probably should have been sleeping outside since I got her, buut it's winter here and she is a tad older now, so she has started sleeping outside. There should be no problem as she is now right next to my other 2 dogs who love her. She also has a nice comfy bed even with a hot water bottle in it. So why is she crying? She will do it for an hour or 2 then just go to sleep. So do I keep ignoring her? or do i go out when she is quiet and reward her for being that way? I'm not quite sure how to handle this one. My dad says that she will get over it and just go to sleep. But i cant help but worry about her. help please
Take another look at your original post Sandman. You came on a dog forum full of dog lovers, many of whom are experienced and educated in animal husbandry, behavior and many other aspects of the domestic dog.
As with just about any topic, you can go back through the ages and all the way up to the present time and see various changes in trends and attitudes toward things....all kinds of things. Science and technology, new studies and information of all sorts cause new ideas and practices in many areas, including dogs.
You asked a question and you got opinions. If you think you're doing the right thing and it's based on your family history and nothing else, and that is all that matters to you, then go with it, by all means. But why ask the question in the first place when you don't want to accept advice from experienced dog people? It's perfectly all right to have your own opionion, but don't blame the messengers for
their opinions.
As it's been said, most of us realize that it is not your decision to make regarding your dogs. It's your parents'. I hope you don't still agree with them when you're on your own and have dogs.
However, you appeared to be concerned about why your puppy cries to this excessive degree. Then you added pictures of your other dogs living conditions, which you have tried to improve. That is a positive, to be sure.
I assure you, on the vast majority of dog forums, you'll find the same consensus. Attitudes and practices with dogs have changed over the years for many, many pet owners, from novice to experts. Sometimes it's good to take a look at new insights and leave the old behind in exchange for better ways. Another example of this would be in training trends.
But again, welcome to the forum and if you have a question, you may get some good advice. Whether or not you decide to take that into consideration is entirely up to you. But don't blame members here for their passion for animals. That is the nature of this forum.
mod note: [Dandandat: Please stay on topic and avoid attacking the members here with sarcasm. It is not contributing to the topic at hand.]