I’ll be honest: Once I’m well past a trailhead, I rarely follow dog-leash laws. I argue dogs should be allowed to run free, as being tethered to a canine while hiking holds us both back. I want my ...

Follow these expert-backed steps for handling an off-leash dog encounter.

A ruling on a dispute over the use of shared spaces. Erin writes: My husband likes to let our dog off-leash in populated areas. He sees no issue with this and thinks it’s fun for the dog. I say it’s ...

Even the most well-behaved dog could bolt, compelled to follow their sharp sniffer, and dog-owners are required by law to prepare for this scenario with a leash. In Michigan, dogs six months or older ...

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See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A routine walk turned into a mile-long sprint when a dog slipped free ...