Why do dogs need leashes

When dogs are off-leash, they are less protected from external threats. This includes cars more so in urban areas than rural and other dogs. Dogs are far more likely to be hit by cars when they are not on leashes, or cause accidents when cars swerve to avoid hitting them. These tragedies are largely preventable with the use of proper, humane restraints like leashes. Other dogs are another threat: When your dog is not on a leash, they can run up to another dog, which can unintentionally lead to a fight between the two.

Leashes also help prevent altercations with wildlife, whether the dog is the one chasing or being chased. With a leash and proper leash training , your canine will make a better companion for you and be better suited to properly interact with the other people and animals in your community. The more time your dog spends off of a leash, totally free to explore on their own, the dirtier they will get and the more time you will have to spend keeping them clean.

While the thought of a dog being wild and free is a nice sentiment, in reality this has important implications for the health and hygiene of your whole home. If so, you may have taught them well to be excited about fitness! Fenced backyards and leash-free dog parks provide space for dogs to run wild and let out their inner racehorses.

No one is making friends with this. Loss Prevention — Dogs who accompany their people on leashes are less likely to get lost. For example, you can stop your dog from chasing after a cat. Such dining is less likely to happen if your pet is leashed. Marks Them as a Pet — Well-trained dogs are a pleasure to walk on the leash, and it identifies them as your pet. Well-behaved dogs with identification are easier to reunite if you somehow get separated.

Our dogs come to us understanding doggie codes, but they look to us for training and expectations for happily living with people. If you have any questions about leash-training your dog, please feel free to reach out to us! Aug Aug 6.

Jul Jun 2. May May 5. Give a Gift. Just because there's no leash law doesn't mean you should just let your dogs run wild. Here's why. By Meghan Lodge. Share on facebook Facebook. Share on twitter Twitter. Share on linkedin LinkedIn. Share on pinterest Pinterest.

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