It saves wear and tear on the dishes and is harder for the dogs to kick around. A tethered dog gets more exercise than a kenneled dog. Standing on ground is easier on the shoulder muscles and joints than cement or wood flooring. A perimeter fence around females for sure, and hopefully the entire dog lot, is wise for safety with loose dogs. Give us an overview of your feeding program.
Proper diet is key to a super team.
A combination of many hound lines crossed in with a few Canadian and Alaskan husky mixed breeds. All of our dogs currently are 6 to 15 generations down from dogs that I used to win many races, on one side or both in bloodlines. Speed, toughness, attitude, desire. I like sensitive type dogs with smart brains. I don't like belligerent, stupid dogs.