It is very common to see people walking with their dog without the support of the belt. They trust that you are properly trained not to cross the road without their permission, run away, or eat the wrong thing. These people are often unaware of the many stimuli that can upset the animal and cause it to forget its training commands in a matter of seconds. Therefore, it is necessary to use the leash on public roads.
And it is that allowing the total freedom of the dog in the street can lead him to fall into serious dangers. For starters, however obedient you may be, chances are that run away before any stimulus that may scare him, such as a loud noise or the attack of another dog. You may also be attracted to any scent and act on your instincts. This could lead to you getting lost or run over.
On the other hand, with the strap we acquire greater control of their movements, which allows us correct you quickly in case the animal is thrown to eat something harmful that is on the ground. Let us remember that there are many cases of poisoning that have been taking place in recent years in Spain, and therefore, we must exercise extreme caution.
Another risk associated with the absence of a leash is the robbery. The illegal business of buying and selling dogs continues to be, unfortunately, a reality today. If we let the dog wander away, the chances of this crime occurring increase considerably. A common mistake is to think that mongrel dogs are not stolen, since their economic value is lower, but they can be used as "sparring" for fights.
Finally, an off-leash dog has a better chance of bite or be bitten. In addition, we must bear in mind that we can make people who are afraid of these animals uncomfortable. We see, therefore, that the leash has become an essential element for walking with our best friend.