Is putting a dog on leash animal cruelity

This is not a matter of cruelty, simply a necessity. I always disliked using a lead myself when I had a dog, but without a lead most dogs will run across the road causing issues with the traffic or become a nuisance to other people around. There has to be a balance between caring for our pets and giving consideration to other people, so sadly a lead is important.

Is putting a dog on leash animal cruelity? Yes and no. Yes, if the dog doesn't have freedom or if leashed 24/7 that's cruelty. and the dog is stationed only to one place of the yard. No. if the dog needs to be leashed for walking and for safety reason. So what is it that one wants to project when he puts a leash around a dog - craving to dominate, rule the world? Yes and no. Depends on the person's mind but practically for safety to tame the dog to become unruly. We have 14 dogs. all small breeds, maltese and poodle. We never leash them. they have their own room at home, they have their own individual cages, but not closed, so when they want to go to their own room they just go in the cage. they can do whatever they want to do in the room. then we set them free further by opening the room and they can run around the rest of the backyard and garage (we don't have car) I have a dog (maltepoo) mixed breed of maltese and poodle. every time we go home from our place from another city to our ancestral house, I don't leash him whenever we walk. sometimes I do for his security, he might just be snatched or run over by the car. but usually I don't. He doesn't go wild when he is out of the house.. he just walks along with me. whenever he is walking farther, I will just call him and tap my legs.. and he will run towards me. He likes big field... I let him run in big field... and when I call his name and tap my legs he will run towards me. He is trained for such...

It is not cruelty if you don't have it too tight around his neck and hence prevent him from breathing. Unless your child is behaving like a dog that like to bark, lug on and bite every strangers he meet while outside, then it is also necessary to put a leash on the child.

you cannot compare human to a dog. puppy needs collar to keep them safe and for obedient. baby needs crib to keep them safe and Love for obedient.

Small children who wander off in shopping areas are often leashed - they don't call it a leash but it is a harness that keeps the child close to the parent. That is not cruelty, it is making sure that the child does not come to harm. So I cannot agree that putting a dog on a leash is cruelty, better that than have them get run over or cause an accident or just get lost. It has nothing to do with domination just common sense. My dog always used to jump with joy when he saw the lead being taken from its hook, he knew he was about to take a walk with me. I did not have to worry in case he ran off after a cat or ran across the road.

I know this has probably been said many times, but obviously keeping a dog on a leash is to ensure it won't go away. We, humans, are not capable of telling our dogs to not run off into the street. We cannot stop them from barking at another dog when they meet. Imagine two dogs without leash encounters one another... it's already difficult to separate them with a leash. For our children, we have our own "leash". Their arms. Their hands. Interlocking hands is our way of keeping our eye on a child. Definitely not domination.

no of course not, if you put the leash on the dog only to walk him. if you always put the dog on leash all the time, i think it can be cruelty especially if the dog is hurt with the leash.

Like many restrictions, they are imposed out of concern for the welfare of the one being so restricted. It depends too on the circumstances When we lived well out in the country, away from traffic and other dogs that may have been aggressive,my dogs went off leash. Now that we are in town, I wouldn't dare go far without leashing Daisy, for her protection, both from hurting herself by wandering into traffic, but other dogs. In fact, I was very glad both I and this other lady observed local ordinances( which is another compelling reason to use a leash) Her dog was very aggressive and was trying to attack Daisy.

I don't think that is cruelty. Putting the dog on leash is taking care of the animal's welfare and safety of other people. It is a must to put dog on leash when going out for a walk- but should free the dog inside house/home premises.

Since dogs do live in a group, which is natural behaviour, it's normal human being is dominating a dog. One has to be the leader. If you, as a human being, are not the leader the dog will dominate you. Which many dogs do and which is the reason why so many dogs are misbehaving, biting, attacking people (strangers plus owner or children). This besides of the fact that a dog on a leash will seldom feel the leash and in many places/countries it's not allowed to let your dog out without a leash at all. If you want your dog to guard you, your house it needs to be clear what it's territory is so you need a leash or gate for that as well. Nothing cruel about that either. Cruel is to treat your dog like a human being, to feed it human food, if it's too fat to walk, if you think it's a baby. If it has to hear your complains, your sadness and is forced to comfort you without any escape (a human being would dump you). BTW if it comes to leashes: most dogs are dragging their owner behind them so they are in charge! Ever noticed that?

Putting a leash on an unpredictable dog is not the same as putting one on a child. I live in Canada and it is the LAW to have your dog leashed in public areas except dog parks. It not only protects the dog from running out in streets or running away, but also protects people. The kindest dog in the world is not always predictable, something can happen to the dog to attack someone or run. My daughter was bitten by an unleashed dog before and now every time she sees a dog she panics, this can cause a dog to panic and attack! Leashes are for safety not dominance or superiority! As well there are leashes for children, to keep them safe, they are designed as backpacks instead of around the neck.

Now, that is a really interesting debate. I think in a way it is, yes, it is depriving the dog from utter freedom. Yet... it's a difficult thing to say. Maybe domesticated dogs are used to it. They would be vulnerable without a leash when let out, to the streets. And of course, the leash is not for us dominating them, but saving them and other people's lives. You know, one sudden movement, and the most (seemingly) well-trained dogs can attack people...

Well if the dog is not on leash it may run to the road and hit by a car. Or some dogs is to agresive so they can bite or just scare someone. So its not save to leave the dog like this. And I dont really think what its animal cruelity.We dont craving to dominate. But even if someone think like that its truth. We smarter than the animals. We have the "will to life" wich God give us. The God say to us to take care and rule the animals. So thats it need to be!

feed dog chamomile tea you can find them at pet supply shops called calm down and others.these are safe and ingredients are all natural such as valerian root. however, when my vet recommends chamomile to me many years ago and finds its unpleasant to on a leash.

I don’t think so. Putting a leash on the dog is exactly that - tying to control you dog when you know you need to control him or her. Dogs are very instinctive and they need to be held back sometimes because of their over-excitement or instinct. It is certainly have something to do with power since as Cesar Milan says, the human should be the pack leader for the dog and not the other way around. If you have dogs, they tend to do anything they like but you need to teach them discipline if you want some order and them in the same setting. A loose dog is no better than a stray dog. The human's job is to lead the dog, with leash or off-leash. Leash is just a tool to direct, not to oppress. Putting a leash means both human and dog are going to do something outside and the dog needs to be leashed especially if he is undergoing training or activity.

No it's not cruelty if your using the leash for walking and not for choking the dog. If you're walking in the street, it sure will keep the dog safe and you of course. The dog may see something interesting and would run around the street which may cause any accidents. But if your dog is just inside your yard, then there's no need for leash.