Reply #2: I used to.

[murielm99]

I live in the country now, but 26 years ago, I lived in town.

My neighbors had a pool, and a barking dog. The kids would play loud music day and night around the pool. I let someone else complain about that.

But their dog was tied outside most of the time. It barked at everything. The funny thing was, that whenever I called, they would hear the phone, and bring the dog in immediately, ending the barking. They never answered the phone. I found out that I was one of several neighbors who complained. Some had even called the cops.

I don't understand why people have a dog and tie it outside day and night. Why even have a pet?

When I lived in town, and lived alone, I put my dog in a large kennel outside during my working hours. He was always inside with me when I was home, though.