My dog prefers being outside. Is it safe for her to live outdoors?

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Nina does not like being inside she would much rather be outside in our yard all day in the heat then be in a cool house, she has shelter outside, is it OK to leave her outside? I would like her to be an indoor dog but she doesn't seem to like it. She is on heartworm prevention but I'm worried about snakes I have seen plenty in my yard along with other animals. I bring her inside and she won't stop barking she will wait at the door until she is let out. Will she be ok as an outdoor dog? Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog | Female | spayed | 2 years and 7 months old | 75 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Generally she should be fine outside, you live in a pretty warm area so she could stay outside all year round. snakes can be a real problem though, especially in the spring so you need to pay attention to that.

My dog prefers being outside. Is it safe for her to live outdoors?

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