Why don't some people use leashes when walking there dog??

Question

I have a very small Yorkie who loves to take walks but I'm so scared to walk her sometimes because there are those people out there that don't use leashes on there dog. I have had MANY dogs run up to us because my dog starts barking at them,and since they don't have a leash on I have to grab my small dog up in the air hoping and praying that the other dog wont jump on me and take a bit out of my small Yorkie.

Answer 1

Because people are selfish. Do you have leash laws in your city/county? If so you can complain to Animal Control. You can also purchase a spray called Direct Stop that is citronella based. If a dog is charging at you it will scare them off. Whenever you are walking your Yorkie and are approached by an off leash dog, stand in front of your Yorkie, square yourself up and say in a loud, deep voice "NO, GO HOME". Then call A/C.

Answer 2

There are many reasons why people don't use a leash, most of them are stupid reasons. Dogs no matter how well trained they are can be unpredictable at any moment. I took my puppy to a doggie park. All the dogs big and small were without leashes except mine. I wanted to see if he would be as playfull with other dogs as he is with our other ones. He played nice with a small dog when out of the blue this big dog came after him trying to attack him. I had the leash and pulled my puppy up to get him out of there meanwhile screaming for help. The owner came over and said I'm sorry he's never done that before. I was so shook up . My dogs are well trained but I would never walk them without a leash for their own safety as well as for others. Even though we think of them as human they are animals and act impulsively. It is a law in my town they must have a leash on at all times. I would remind someone if necessary because its only fair to the other dog owners if we all abide by the rules. Hope this helped.

Answer 3

You aren't going to train people to keep their dogs on leashes, so you gotta train your Yorkie not to bark at other dogs.

It's possible that the Yorkie thinks that he needs to be on the defensive to avoid a supposed attack. The Yorkiie's own insecurity turns him into an aggressor that does not even think about the size of the other dog, even if the other dog is twice his size.

This technique is based on the conditioned response to teach your dog that other dogs are a joy to be around. The idea is that when another leashed dog is present the bar is open, meaning that wonderful things happen. When the other dog leaves then the bar closes and all those wonderful things disappear. Here is how to make it work for your dog:

* Choose a spot where other dogs pass by with some frequency. Make sure you are well stocked with your dog's favorite treats and rewards.
* As soon as a dog comes into sight the bar is open. You flood your dog with treats, play things and attention. When the dog goes out of sight the bar closes and all the fun stuff gets put away. Ignore your dog (while standing on his leash) for at least a couple of minutes or at least until the next dog comes by.
* As the next dog comes into sight the bar opens back up again, when the dog goes the bar closes.
* As you repeat this over and over, it will teach your dog in no uncertain terms that other dogs mean good things. Which will in turn help your dog to enjoy being around them more.

A important part of the open bar—closed bar technique is that the bar is always open when another dog is present even if your dog is barking, jumping or otherwise acting uncontrollable. You are not trying to teach him to behave but rather to react well to the presence of other dogs.

All leash related bad habits take time to overcome and will require all your skills as a trainer. If you don't teach and continually practice your dog in the art of good leash manners he will simply revert back to his previous way of acting.

Given enough love, training and practice your dog can learn to become a wonderful well mannered dog who is a pleasure to take with you anywhere.

It may not seem important to you to train your Yorkie not to bark at other dogs, because he is harmless.

But, If he were a large dog, you would surely have trained him by now, as a large dog appears more threatening, and would seem vicious, if it acted exactly like your Yorkie. Even a tiny dog needs to learn good manners, so it is worth the effort.

Answer 4

Some people don't realize where the other person is coming from. Maybe their dog is friendly, listens well and figures all dog owners feel the same way and is OK with this. I keep my dog off leash except when approaching another dog who is on leash and think they probably have a reason for this whether being scared or doesn't play well with other dogs. You can always ask the owner to leash their dog when they approach and hopefully they will respect this.

Answer 5

Because the owners have trained them that way. If the dog couldn't be trusted off a leash, it wouldn't be. Besides, if the dog was viscious and attacked other dogs, I doubt that they would be off a leash (hello, lawsuit).

Besides, many a dog are afraid of little dogs. I personally, am terrified of Taco Bell dogs (I can't spell that word right now, I'm too tired), but would think nothing of walking right up to a Mastiff or a Pit Bull. Ankle biters have some viciousness to them. Yorkies are sweetie pies, but they are spunky, too.

Answer 6

Some dogs are trained so, a leash isnt needed.