I get into conversations with people who tell me to take "my
kids" to the park and throw some balls to let said "kids"
have fun and wear out just like their dogs do.
FIRST OFF -- my dogs are NOT "kids". They are dogs.
There are city, county, state requirements that mandate dogs
to be on a leash and in control of its owner. Under the
current U.S. law they are ultimately considered property.
That aside, going to a public park and throwing balls for my
dogs off a leash is against the law. If you choose to
disobey the law, you're on your own. When I encounter
unleashed dogs, I'm suddenly at risk of someone else's
dog(s) acting out against MY best interest. "My dogs would
never hurt you". FAMOUS last words. When walking my dogs, I
carry a horse riding crop. Why??? The sudden sound of a whip
crack against the curb, a tree or a metal trash can stop a
dog and its owner(s) dead in their tracks. Leash laws,
people. I will NOT be another statistic.
Secondly, some breeds
will not run away from their masters -- some will. Siberian
Huskies are a working class dog that is bred to run and
disregard its handler if the dog does not think the handler
knows what's best for the team. When you own a dog, it's
best yo know the breed.
Why do always whine about my dogs being so persnickety? The
first article pretty much best describes a husky! It may
also put into perspective just how crazy owners really are
and what leads them to the brink of insanity....
Why is the Siberian Husky Breed unlike any
other breed of dog?
Why Do Husky Dogs Have Blue Eyes?
Thanks a pants load to a popular TV that inspired people to
get a "dire wolf" looking dog that proved their inexperience
with the breed. These people started abandoning these pups.
Husky Abandonment Is Turning into a
Serious Problem
These people should be fixed before they attempt getting
another dog -- regardless of breed type!