My owner takes me walking in parks a lot, and I love every single second of it. But I notice that we run into quite a few dogs who aren't on a leash. I don't know how I feel about this, I'm very conflicted. Part of me wishes I could be free like them, but then part of me wishes they would play by the rules. Any thoughts?
- Conflicted In Griffith Park.
Hi Conflicted!
Boy, I hear you on that for sure. it's the classic The Rules Don't Apply To Me conundrum. Humans love the idea of them and their dog romping around the trails on hikes, and they don't necessarily realize that just because their dog is well behaved off leash doesn't mean other dogs are. Most owners who know their dogs are gonna get snappy keep them on a leash, but then here comes a dog off leash and suddenly you have a nightmare. A nightmare you wouldn't have if everyone simply followed the rules.
Not to mention the fact that if you let your dog off leash in Griffith Park (or any park, for that matter) then you run the risk of encountering not very nice park critters like snakes or coyotes or stuff. It may feel like your owner is encroaching on your sense of freedom by having you on leash, but they're really keeping you safe.
As to the rule breakers, you can console yourself by knowing they're most likely coming home with dirt, burrs, and fleas all over them.
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