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will be exposed to Parvo or Distemper. A attached to the dog’s collar to find you if you
10 Good Reasons leashed dog can be restrained from sniffing the and your pet should become separated.
To Leash Your Dog droppings of other animals. 9. It’s a great relief to wildlife, keeping your

4. A leash is commonly referred to as “Your dog from chasing squirrels, deer and other
Club at WestPark Policies, Rules & Guidelines Pet’s Lifeline,” protecting your pet from traffic wildlife.
2.5.1.6.Leash Requirement. Owners are re- and unrestrained animals. Accidents or animal
minded that while walking animals anywhere bites are greatly reduced when responsible pet 10. It’s the law! The law is in place to protect
in the Community, including but not limited to owners obey the leash law. other members of the public and your pet from
mail box stations and trails, animals MUST be injury.
controlled by a leash. (This is a City ordinance 5. An obedient and well behaved dog is a posi-
as well as an Association rule.) tive reflection of its owner. Be a good neighbor.
Be a good friend.
6. Re-locating your dog into another household
1. It’s a great good neighbor policy, preventing is 100% easier if your dog is obedient and leash Use a leash.
your dog from trespassing on neighbor’s prop- trained.
erty during your walk. It also keeps your dog
from jumping on people you encounter, ensur- 7. It’s a great way to reward your dog. Your dog
ing that your dog has the chance of being will immediately respond with a wagging tail
properly introduced. the moment he or she sees you holding the
leash.
2. Improved companionship. A well trained and
leash-obedient dog is a pleasure to walk with. 8. It’s a great identification tool, symbolizing
that the dog has an owner, and enabling some-
3. Walking your pet on a leash will prevent the one who sees the leash and identification tag
spread of disease. It is less likely that your dog myhoa.com/newsletter_articles/Be

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