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I would absolutely love to let Roxy off leash. However, I just don't have the courage. She comes when I call, but I still can't bring myself to do it. I feel sure that if something really caught her eye that she wanted to investigate, she wouldn't hear me at all... selective hearing. I'm just not willing to bet her life on if she will come in every situation. |
There is no reason, to ever take a chance, to have a beloved pet off leash on a public street. What would be the reason anyhow? Just think of life without your Yorkie that should keep the leash on. |
I used to let mine off leash and then unexpectedly one time my Jewels ran out in front of a car and was almost hit. I would have never forgiven myself if she was hit. Its not worth the chance |
I regularly walk my two over our local county park, no cars alowed on much of it, so Alfie is alowed of leash as he's really good about staying close.Rosie is a different story as she has the habit of getting overly absorbed in smells and loves chasing things so only gets released when I'm sure I have full sight of her. If I see a larger dog I will put them straight on their leads as many dogs arn't walked regularly and aren't well socialised. |
I would never walk Rio off leash. She gets spooked too easily and bolts. The only time she's been off leash is in the small dog section of our local dog park that is completely fenced in and separate from the big dog side. Better safe than sorry. |
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I'm sorry you feel that way . You asked if anyone lets their dog off leash and most posters are just offering their personal experiences and reasons as to why we keep our leashes on. Sorry if you felt it wasn't helpful. :) |
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I understand and hope you'll stay with us. :animal-pa |
I visited my Dad in Idaho after Christmas and it snowed (2" maybe). My dad lives on a small cul-de-sac so I let walk Gunnar of leash and explore the snow (no snow where I live!). I stood in the street in case any cars came in. 10 mins tops. I'd never let Gunnar off leash at home because my street can get busy and we have a lot of people walking their dogs. :aimeeyork Donna |
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I've been very fortunate with my pets in my life. I lost my Doberman when she was 13 1/2 years old and just lost two of my cats within the last few months. They were both 15 years old and lived long and healthy lives. I still have a 14 year old cat. I have read several postings that I thought were a bit different but would never ever think about jumping in and judge people without getting more information. Thank you again MI Yorkielover for understanding my frustration over this situation. It's people like you that keep peace in the world!:) |
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as an "outsider", since i didn't start this thread. reading the posts i believe that ppl are just being very protective of yorkies. i wouldn't interpret it as anyone thinking you're irresponsible or anything negative like that. i certainly don't think you are irresponsible, because i don't think you would ask about it if you were irresponsible. everyone's different. most ppl i meet think i am too protective of my dog. but i am ok with that, because i am more comfortable being overly protective. |
I live on a farm, down a backroad, with a pretty long driveway and a field between me and the dirt road I live on...aka the boonies!:p So, yes I let my girls out without a leash to potty or play. However, I always stay out to supervise. |
I let Jackson off leash in certain areas. We live on 3 acres backing up to 90 acres of farmland and he's 90% reliable in coming when called. Of course, during the other 10% when he decides not to listen, luckily there's not much for him to get into with all that land. If you view my YouTube videos (my signature), you can see him off leash in our yard. Also, at a family members house, they live in a nice neighborhood far away from the main roads and are in a culdesac... a few times I've allowed Jackson to roam around a bit but I leave the leash hanging from his harness so he's easier to grab. I would never let him off leash near any main roads or unfamilar places. I have a 50 foot training leash that I've been working with him and let him go out all the 50 feet and then call him to me. So far he's doing pretty good. |
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