Our dogs are obedience train and taught to heal off-leash. There is a time a place for everything. ALWAYS keep your dog ON-leash. Even the best trained dog can be spooked by a loud noise or when surprised. They may not go far but they could jump in front of a car, fall off an edge, take off after an irresistible wild animal,...
If there is a fenced dog run by all means let them have fun off-leash. Just be careful that they mix well with other dogs in the run. We will usually only let ours use a dog run if they can be alone or we are sure about the other dogs in it.
rvjim - 13 years ago
Yes dogs should be able to be off lesh as long as the owner has a secure grip on the collar.
Ron Vance - 14 years ago
Yes to off leash if under control
Sue - 14 years ago
It really depends on how well trained the pets and owners are. If the pets are well trained enough to avoid becoming a nuisance or hazard AND if the owners are well trained enough to control and clean up after their pets, then off leash is acceptable.
Linda - 14 years ago
I agree with Pattie. I myself am not a dog owner nor do I ever want to be one. I dislike when owners allow their dogs to run loose to sniff at and generally bother people like me who don't really like dogs. I do, however, think dogs should have a place where they can be unleashed as long as the owner is responsible and supervises the animal constantly and cleans up after him.
Pattie - 14 years ago
I believe that dogs should be on a leash at all times when in public parks/areas. No matter how calm or how much you trust you dog you never know when something will set them off and charge at people. I am all in favor of fenced in dog runs. Your dogs can fun free for as long as you let them. However please remember to pick up after your dogs.
Eadie Regenburgh - 14 years ago
If you can control your dog and it does not jump or show other aggression towards other people or dogs, I vote yes. My doxie mix is small does not jump and rarely barks. He does need a good run which we are unable to provide unless we can let him off leash.
Our dogs are obedience train and taught to heal off-leash. There is a time a place for everything. ALWAYS keep your dog ON-leash. Even the best trained dog can be spooked by a loud noise or when surprised. They may not go far but they could jump in front of a car, fall off an edge, take off after an irresistible wild animal,...
If there is a fenced dog run by all means let them have fun off-leash. Just be careful that they mix well with other dogs in the run. We will usually only let ours use a dog run if they can be alone or we are sure about the other dogs in it.
Yes dogs should be able to be off lesh as long as the owner has a secure grip on the collar.
Yes to off leash if under control
It really depends on how well trained the pets and owners are. If the pets are well trained enough to avoid becoming a nuisance or hazard AND if the owners are well trained enough to control and clean up after their pets, then off leash is acceptable.
I agree with Pattie. I myself am not a dog owner nor do I ever want to be one. I dislike when owners allow their dogs to run loose to sniff at and generally bother people like me who don't really like dogs. I do, however, think dogs should have a place where they can be unleashed as long as the owner is responsible and supervises the animal constantly and cleans up after him.
I believe that dogs should be on a leash at all times when in public parks/areas. No matter how calm or how much you trust you dog you never know when something will set them off and charge at people. I am all in favor of fenced in dog runs. Your dogs can fun free for as long as you let them. However please remember to pick up after your dogs.
If you can control your dog and it does not jump or show other aggression towards other people or dogs, I vote yes. My doxie mix is small does not jump and rarely barks. He does need a good run which we are unable to provide unless we can let him off leash.