Keep A Trained Dog On Leash?

Even though my dog is well trained, I am a firm believer in having a leash on him during our daily walks. Why?

Cars do not always stop even when your dog does. It only takes one moment for disaster to strike!

Remember, even a well trained dog might have just one little slip, when he just can't resist chasing that squirrel who jumps out to tease him... at the wrong moment, when the only car on the street is just passing...

My friend's well trained Lab died that way. A door blew open, and a fresh run across the property was just too enticing. Only that harmless chase led across the street. Sure, she made it safely one way. But when she saw her puppy sitter racing to get her, she ran toward him ... SMASH!

It was horrible. The only car on the street at the time ... the wrong time ... and it was too late. She died long before she made it to the vet. Two years old and beautiful, so full of life ...

You just never know when the unexpected can happen. So don't take a chance with your beloved pet. Keep even a trained dog on leash when walking or running along roadsides or in any risky situation.

Rena Murray
DogWhisperWoman