Concerned Redditors Make An Entitled Pet Owner Realize That He Needs To Leash His Big Dog No Matter How Friendly It Is

The dog was unleashed when it barked at a man.

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• Published in Animal Stories
• September 3, 2022

When you're taking your dog outside to walk or play, the number one rule is that they should always be leashed. No exceptions!

Animals will always be animals. Their behavior can be unpredictable at some point because they act based on instinct, not reason.

A leash will keep the dog, you, other dogs, and other people safe. It only takes one time for your dog to get away from you and cause an accident.

Dogs have been known to chase after cars, bolt into the street after a squirrel, or pounce on another person without warning. A leash prevents these kinds of accidents from happening.

Another reason to keep your dog on a leash is that it's the law. In most places, it's required by law that dogs be on a leash when in public.

If you're caught breaking this rule, you could be fined, your dog could be taken away, or worse, be put down. And you don't want this to happen to a pet you already consider your family.

Unfortunately, there are pet owners out there who are so entitled and arrogant, that they refuse to leash their dogs. They think their dog is the smartest and most behaved dog until something bad happens.

A redditor named Comfortable_Oil_4691 asked the "Am I The A**hole?" (AITA) subreddit if he's in the wrong for not leashing his large dog. He tried to defend his actions, but in the end, was roasted by the community for his irresponsibility.

Some concerned users gave him some insights about what could happen even when the dog is docile.

According to the original poster (OP), their big dog is docile.

The unleashed dog started barking at a man.

The man was so upset, he started yelling at the dog owner.

The OP defended their actions.

The dog owner decided to consult the AITA community.

Number one rule for all dog owners.

No matter how obedient the OP's dog is, people still think it's wrong of OP to unleash their dog.

It didn't bark before then it started to bark. It's not biting people for now, but what will happen in the future?

No one is above the law.

A pro tells the OP off.

Most of the time, it's not about how well-behaved the dog is. The surroundings are a factor too.

We hope the dog owner learned something from the pro.

According to the OP, the park allowed unleashed dogs.

The OP shouldn't use headphones next time.

The OP is an example of an irresponsible owner.

A dog owner who learned their lesson shared their experience.

An unleashed dog could be a threat to other people.

Leashing dogs is not a form of punishment.

The dog may be well-behaved but it cannot control its surroundings.

If the dog sees itself in a similar situation, it's reaction might be the same, which could scare people.

Redditor wants to make the OP realize that they're being selfish.

Leash = Protection

Four meters is already close, and the dog could easily get to the man should it decide to attack.

Dogs are amazing creatures and we love them, but that doesn’t mean they can be trusted off-leash in every situation.

Keep your dog safe (and the rest of us safe too) by always using a leash when appropriate. And you want to unleash your dog, go to rural areas where there aren't many people and let it play there.

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