Dog Owners must appreciate the significance of keeping their dog on a leash. A leash not only protects others from your dog a leash also protects your dog from the threats of the outside world.
An unsupervised dog can get be nuisance, regardless of the breed or training your dog has had; an unsupervised pet can cause lots of trouble. Many pet owners treat their pets like their own offspring, and just like a small child should be supervised while playing outdoors, so should a dog.
There are so many distractions outside that could cause a dog to wonder off. The sound of diesel engines, especially delivery trucks and motorcycles cause a reaction. They not only continually bark, but many time chases after the vehicle. This is dangerous to the driver and also having your pet in the street is another danger.
Other distractions that may tempt your dog to leave the yard are wildlife. Birds, squirrels, rabbits and deer can make an otherwise trained dog to abandon their manners and chase the animal especially dogs that are bred for hunting. It only takes a brief moment and your dog is gone and they might be too far away to hear you call or whistle. If they return uninjured, they often times have rolled in something quite foul. Additionally, on garbage days, they might stop and dig in a garbage can or two which will make neighbors a little agitated.
Allowing your dog to freely wander the neighborhood can aggravate your neighbors, particularly if your dog decides to relieve themselves or dig holes on their lawn. Little children may also be afraid. Sometimes a dog will want to play but the young child sees the dog as being aggressive a chase ensues. Even though the dog is being playing, the child does not realize this and may get hurt as they try to run away from the dog.
Even if your dog is not aggressive, a stranger might approach the pet to read a dog tag or a young child sees a cute dog and hugs the dog and the dog nips or bites. This is a devastating situation for everyone: the injured, the owner and the confused dog. The pet owner is responsible.
The ideal solution is to fence your yard. If you do not have a yard, try visiting a Dog Park. Dog Parks are a perfect location for dogs to run and play with other dogs. Dog Parks are popping up all over these days. To find a Dog Park in your area, contact your local veterinarian.
Taking care of your pet is a large responsibility. Dogs must be supervised at all times to keep them safe. A dog on a leash is a simple solution to keep your dog out of harm’s way
Dog Leashes are manufactured in many sizes and styles. 4 foot leashes are great for those who live in the city; hands free dog leashes are great for exercising with your dog, couplers can be purchased for walking multiple dogs; retractable leashes offer a little more freedom; and the standard 6 foot leash is usually accessible in one inch and 5/8 widths to hold most dogs.
Even though playing with your dog unrestrained is enjoyable, dog owners must understand the implications of not leashing their dogs when appropriate. Joanne suggests ensuring your dogs safety by browsing to Jakes Dog House for dog leashes of a variety of designs and sizes.
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