Some dog owners are confident that they can walk their pets without a leash.
They believe that this gives the animal freedom of movement, which has a positive effect on the quality of the walk.
This behavior is especially common among owners of small breed dogs. Their logic is simple: the pet does not pose a threat to people, so it is not necessary to keep it with you.
Is it possible to behave like this?
Experts point out that you shouldn't walk even a miniature dog without a leash. And it's not even about the safety of others. The thing is that the animal's behavior is unpredictable.
It is quite possible that the dog may run out onto the road because it does not understand the lurking threat.
Any sharp sound can scare the pet, and it will simply start running away from a potential threat. This is how many dogs get lost.
Also, a friendly dog can run up to meet more "formidable" relatives, which will become a health risk.
Therefore, the leash is important first and foremost for the safety of your dog, so it is not recommended to refuse it.
Earlier we talked about why a dog chews everything and doesn’t like to be left alone .
