Are Dog Leashes Needed?

If you are a new dog owner, it might not be apparent to you why you need to buy a dog leash for dog training. After all, should these animals not be allowed to roam freely? There is some truth to that and there are places where they can roam free. However, there are also instances when you need to restrain your pet as will be described below.





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A puppy still in dog training may prove to be a great source of disturbance when you are walking or training it outdoors. It may run away from you and pose a danger to other people. Worse, a motor vehicle may run over it. As it's loving owner, you obviously want to minimise the chances of this happening. Thus, it is highly recommended you treat your four-legged pet like you would a child. Keep them close, preferably within an arm's reach.

An untrained puppy may also pose great harm to strangers who want to pet it. Often times, we see strangers trying to play with a cute dog and then running away when the dog barks at them. The first instinct of that unleashed dog is to run after them and scare them away. In the worst cases, the canine would even bite the offending stranger. This is an unfortunate incident that can be prevented if your dog is securely leashed in your hand, when practicing dog house training

Similarly, young pooches that are still undergoing dog training may not yet recognize the sound of trucks and large vehicles and may dash out of your house into the street, completely unaware. Drivers may not always see them and run them over. Or, the driver may try to avoid the charging dog and pose a danger to other passers-by. You may conduct some dog house training to modify your dog's behaviour when hearing car sounds but it is still better to have them safely and comfortably leashed.

This does not mean that you cannot allow your dog to run freely. If you have a fenced yard, you can afford to allow your dogs run wild inside it. You can also use this as a venue for conducting dog house training. Just make sure there is no hole in your fence where the dog can pass through and run after noisy neighbourhood kids, other animals, and fellow members of the canine species. Regularly check whether your beloved pet has dug any holes in the ground as these four-legged mammals can be quite adept at digging holes just like moles.

In addition, there are specially designed parks for dogs where you can allow them to play all they want and even do some dog training. These are called dog parks and perfect places to meet with other canine lovers. When out though, keep in mind to use a leash. This is an easy and painless solution to keeping your furry best friend and other people safe. Make sure to buy a leash that is at least six feet long so that there will be enough room for your dog to manoeuvre as they can be quite playful and rowdy with other canines around.




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