Although it is important for both you and your dog's mental and physical health to go for a walk at least twice a day, using a retractable leash on those walks is not a good idea. They are often ...

I am a born and raised lifelong Durango resident, dog lover, trail runner and user. I have been encountering more and more people on the trails, walkers, runners, mountain bikers, etc. I frequent the ...

I’m a dog trainer, work as a kennel and dog show assistant with a Malamute breeder and train my own two dogs for obedience and sports, so it’s safe to say I’ve spent a lot of time around both good and ...

Since the first time I tried a retractable leash to walk my dog over a decade ago, I've never used a regular leash. I thought that was one of the best inventions of all time for tackling a daily chore ...

Most people think leash walks are about burning off energy. That’s certainly one benefit, but in reality they’re about building a technical skillset as a team. The right approach will make every ...

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Leash reactivity is a common issue many dog owners face. It involves dogs reacting negatively to stimuli while on a leash, ...

My dog Rugby is perfect—almost. She’s super-friendly to all people and at least courteous to other dogs. Her needs are simple: food, affection, and a tennis ball thrown with vigor. As a smallish ...

Maricopa County required all dogs to be leashed unless in designated dog parks. State law mandated leashes in public parks and on school grounds with some exceptions. Dogs over 3 months old must wear ...

In the life of a modern dog, the leash is as fundamental—and as fraught—as the collar. Wound into its deceptively simple design is a web of ethical complexity: safety and restriction, care and control ...