When I go certain places where there are a lot of dogs or people I do not allow mine to walk on the ground either. I just do not want to take that chance. I have always socialized mine very early to all sights, sounds, strangers, etc... take them to Lowes for the big machines and loud noises to get them used to these things early on. The only one I have problems with when walking is on a slick floor my 2 lbs chi has luxating patella in both back knees and will not walk on a slick floor because she slips and it scares her |