I have seen a lot of people who force their lab to sleep outside when they are sleeping comfortably in their big home. Labradors are social and have double coat which could make them overheated or hypothermic in extremely hot or cold climates. But on the other hand, if you are having a small home or allergies to pet dander it may seem like a good idea to make your lab pup sleep outside your house. But this time also you need to take care of the weather conditions, yard size, health and more.
Can Labrador puppy sleep outside?
No, not at all. Lab pups or small babies like human babies who are sensitive to super-hot and cold climates. Consider them to sleep inside your home if your house is big enough. But if you have a small house or allergies to pet dander, allowing your lab pup to sleep outside is the best idea that have popped into your mind. But no note that you need to take a great care of puppy itself, yard size, weather conditions and more. And also, if your lab pup is sleeping outside, it is not necessary that your lap is social as most labs sleeping outside are not much social as compared to dogs who are sleep inside or with their families.
How old can a puppy be to sleep outside?
If you want to allow your pup to sleep outside, the best time is when they are getting matured or from 4 to 6 months.
Pros and Cons of Labrador puppies sleeping outside.
Pros:
1. More space for Labs:
Labs are really really active dogs. Making them sleep outside with the large space outdoors can be a benefit as labs can stretch and move freely.
2. Builds independence:
Allowing your lab pup to sleep outside can build independence and it is also said that dogs sleeping outside are more confident and less naughty or clingy.
3. Cleaner indoors:
You will find less or no marks of dog paws, dirt, mud and pet dander in your home.
Cons:
1. Lack of trust:
Labs are social dogs, and they make good bond with their owners and they want to sleep with them. But by making labs sleep outside, their bond can decline.
2. Poor social skills:
Lab pups sleeping outside are less social as compared to another ones.
3. Increased health problems:
Labs are generally very healthy dogs and they don’t need much medical care, but by sleeping outside they could develop allergies or may even have ticks.
Conclusion
Lab pups are generally quite social dogs. But by making them sleep outside can have both pros and cons. The best age for lab pup to start sleeping outside is 4 to 6 months or when they are matured.
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