Some dog owners prefer to walk their dog on a short leash, because it seems “more convenient” to them.
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But let’s be honest, the “convenience” of this habit is highly doubtful. So, why is a short leash bad?
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There are two main reasons for that:
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1️⃣ If your leash is shorter than 6 feet, you will never be able to teach your dog to walk on a loose leash.
Your furry friend will always be pulling and tugging, and you won’t be able to do anything with it (except for getting extremely annoyed).
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The problem is that in this case your dog is constantly walking within your personal space, and that is not the most comfortable feeling for it.
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And, of course, let’s remember the fact that your dog will have trouble simply sniffing a bush or grass, it won’t be able to do it without pulling the leash. And what is a walk without exploring the world?
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2️⃣ In case of a meeting with another dog, there is a high risk of aggression, because your dog simply won’t be able to demonstrate the signals of friendliness and part ways in peace.
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Your dog won’t be able to help pulling the leash, and the dog walking towards it might read this as a sign of readiness to attack, we have once already written about it in one of our previous posts on leash aggression.
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This is why it’s so much better if you choose a leash that is at least some 10 feet long (the longer- the better). This will your walks more pleasant and much safer for both you and your pet 🐶💛
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Do you use a long leash for your pup? Let us know in the comment section below ⤵️
