Be it for any reason such as obeying leash laws, managing behavior, or being in a serious rush to get out the door. In this article I will attempt to convince you for your dog’s quality of life and physical wellbeing to not to attach a leash to your dog’s throat. It has only been a handful of years since I started using only harnesses on dogs and wince when I see a dog hit the end of their lead on a collar. Although the information hurt, a seed was planted in my brain and it began to grow. I felt harassed, annoyed and in disbelief that this ‘know it all’ dare lecture me on how I take care of dogs, because I love my dogs dearly! I also felt a feeling of shame from the social interaction of being told I was doing something wrong by a stranger in a public place. I used to walk dogs with the leash attached to a collar or slip lead until I was confronted by someone who suggested I use harnesses instead to prevent neck injury. Many of us have a sense of pride when it comes to taking care of our beloved dogs, so finding out about information that conflicts with how we are already caring for our pet can feel like a personal affront. We get dogs as companions in order to experience friendship, trust and to take care of another living creature that depends on us for their wellbeing. People who live with dogs for companionship and friendship all want what is physically and psychologically best for their dog.
(Note: This article is a work in progress- the more I research, the more I will add to this work.)
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