07/28/2025
I have seen an increase in folks walking their dogs off leash in neighborhoods.
I’m not sure why the owners think that it’s ok. A shock collar is not going to stop your dog from going after something it wants. A leash over your shoulder is not “ having the dog on leash”.
I’d be interested to know from owners who do this, why you think that it is ok?
The video below is hard for me to watch, it is not my dogs.
We were attacked by two off leash dogs almost a year ago. I had to kick one in the head multiple times to get it to drop Scarlatti. ( yes, the dog had her in its mouth and off the ground.)
My friend was beating the dog with a tree branch.
Jovi was fighting back as hard as he could. I was cut up and bruised, Scarlatti was sore for days. And the behavior modification I had to do is still ongoing. We all jump when a dog rushes us, still.
I have zero tolerance for off leash dogs.
I now carry citronella spray, pepper gel and sometimes a walking stick. And for the record, I will use them if a dog comes into our six foot leash area.
Scarlatti is almost 12 and going through cancer treatments, Jovi is almost 4 and does not want dogs in his face.
I avoid off leash areas. Walking through my neighborhood should not be a concern.
I am tired of people getting mad at me when they are asked to leash their dog.
Please, leash your dog unless you are in a specified off leash area.
https://stevedalepetworld.com/blog/seeing-is-believing-why-dogs-should-be-on-leash/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwL0WlRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHoK9XIM7QY1QaFfDGs1ijVSDWH6cOXgCaFNmc_88Jryt27bbRt7DJk6rB8RB_aem_AOqWserf3yjVhXZnH3U3xg
Seeing is believing, here's a video demonstrating dangers of dogs being off-leash and seven reasons to keep dogs on leash, which is the law
