10 Reasons to leash your dog





Reasons to Leash Your Dog

Your dog may be well behaved and obedient and will come to your commands, but you still need to walk him on a leash. Aside from dog parks, most public areas require your pet to be on a leash at all times. You may think it’s foolish, but there are numerous reasons to leash your dog. It’s the only way to keep your dog safe while out and about.

Your dog isn’t the only one you need to worry about when he’s walking off leash. What about the other dogs and people who are in the area where you’re walking? Anything could happen, and without a lead you’ll have no way of controlling or helping your pet. Just because your pet is well trained, doesn’t mean everyone else’s is.

There are many reasons to leash your dog, and here, I’m going to discuss the top ten. Let’s take a look at them now, and if you have any additional reasons to add to this list, I encourage you to leave a comment below.

10 Reasons to Leash Your Dog

Reasons to Leash Your Dog1. People may be scared of dogs

One of the most important reasons to leash your dog is because other people may be afraid of him. You know your dog and you know that he loves people, but others don’t know your dog and they might be frightened of him. Has a dog ever run up to you while off leash? Even as a dog person, it can be very intimidating.

Elderly people, young children and mothers or fathers with babies may be very scared if they see a dog without a leash. Some people may have had an encounter with a dog that bit them in the past and that is the reason as to why they are scared of dogs.

Whatever the reason, you can’t tell that someone is afraid of dogs just by looking at them, so you need to make sure your pet is under your control at all times while out and about.

2. Other dogs may attack your dog

While you know that your dog is a big softie and wouldn’t harm another dog, you don’t know other people’s dogs, and they may be very aggressive.

If your dog is off leash and runs towards another dog, how do you know that the other dog won’t attack yours? He might not like other dogs as much as yours does and may bite your dog or worse.

If the other dog is off leash too, then a serious fight could take place which could lead to negative consequences for one or both dogs. When you are in full control of your dog everyone is safer and that includes your Fido. If another dog comes at him, at least you’ll be able to pick your pet up or guide him in another direction.

3. Your dog may do his “business” anywhere

Dog pooping anywhere - Reasons to Leash Your Dog

When you have total control of your dog you know exactly when and where he is doing his “business” and you are there to pick it up. If however, your dog is off leash, you have absolutely no idea where he is going to the toilet.

One of the top reasons to leash your dog is because it shows you’re a responsible owner and are ready to clean up after your pooch has been to the toilet.

4. Your dog could cause accidents or be in an accident

If your dog is off leash he could cause accidents. Many people go running or cycling, and if your dog is off leash he may trip up a runner or run in front of a bicycle and cause the cyclist to fall off their bike. Not only could your dog cause trouble to the person, but he could get injured too.

These reasons to leash your dog aren’t about how well behaved your dog is, they’re about all the variables in the environment that could cause your pet to lose focus.

Cars and other forms of traffic can also cause serious consequences to your off leash pet. Dog’s don’t have much road sense, and accidents can and do happen. Even if you’re not close to a road, you never know when your pet may see something and get the urge to chase it.

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5. Dogs can be unpredictable

Dogs can be unpredictable - Reasons to Leash Your Dog

You think you know your dog, and obviously you will have a better idea of your dog’s character than anyone else would, but your dog can still surprise you. Just like us, their moods and emotions can change suddenly. Your dog could be the biggest softy in the world and then all of a sudden he could get spooked and completely change.

Dogs can get frightened very easily. It could be because of people, other dogs or cars. Once they have been spooked you don’t know what their reaction will be. Your dog may see a cat for instance, and suddenly start barking and chasing it. When your dog is off leash you have absolutely no control over him.

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