Ann-I am not offended so please stop saying that. I give it and I can take it.All is well, I offered my suggestions, I have nothing more to add and I hope it all works out as you have envision. Namaste

My mother-in-law will be 99 in December & she still lives alone & drives!!.. but no yoga.. some people just have "good genes".

No smell that I've noticed.

Just because you raised your dog one way does not mean that you are a bad dog owner. As some one stated it is obvious that she is doing what is best for her dog. I get tired of people thinking that their way is the right way. I have 6 dogs and they are well fed and taken care of, think six grooming bill. I choose to keep them because I could not imagine them being separated but with that being said they sleep outside at night in their cages and I have been doing that since birth. A treat and they all run inside with no question ask.

Exactly @Rosendo Prado.

tallymark-I did not mention the conversation being angry except that it just seem judgmental on some posters. I was just trying to say that housing an animal is not cruel as I had done it for years.

mate, he won't want to live anywhere apart from you. this is my Zara below, and that is the maximum distance apart from me that she ever is. save your money and just get a decent indoor dog bed.

Hi Sharon! There's plenty of well ventilated dog kennels that will be suitable during both summer and winter. I've seen some that have roofs that can open up during summer and close during winter. If you're keeping your pup outside during winter maybe put a nice dog beds and a few blankets to keep your pup warm!