Is it possible to let a dog roam freely without a leash: what risks do owners take if they decide to take such a step?

13.05.2024 18:27

You've probably seen dog owners allow their dogs to roam around town or other public places without a leash, and maybe you're one of those owners.

As a rule, such people are driven by the fact that the animal does not walk on a leash, it is bored to walk on a leash, etc.

If a leash of about 1.5 meters in length is used to walk your pet, then this is most likely what is happening, because short leashes, the length of which does not exceed 3 meters, are not designed for walking.

For walking, it is worth using leashes from 5 to 10 meters long.

In this case, the dog can relieve itself away from your feet, walk around, sniff, run, etc.

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If a dog is bored on a walk, then the blame for this lies entirely with its owner, who does not try to entertain his pet, but walks with his nose buried in his phone.

Don't be that kind of owner for your pet: take advantage of the many opportunities any owner has to entertain their dog on a walk.

But you shouldn’t let your dog off the leash: at least until it has mastered 100% recall on the street.

Previously, we talked about how new owners of an adult cat can make their pet like them.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Internet resource editor