Of leashes and puppies.....
I am writing this from the Animal Hospital where Koda and I are waiting on news of one of his best friends, Brock a 4 month old Malinois puppy. This is a really sad day, and I wanted to remind everyone that puppies should be kept on short leashes while learning how to properly walk in car filled areas.
Brock was on a very long leash during a walk this afternoon when his puppy ADD kicked in and he bolted out to the street. He is now in intensive care with a displaced hip, broken foot, and shattered leg. They are checking his lungs out as well. I am praying that Brock makes it, and has all 4 legs once the Orthopedic Surgeon finishes with him.
Just a reminder during this Springtime for all new owners. Be safe, and do not put your pups on long leashes or a flexi-leash. Keep them safe. I personally think that pups should have no longer than a 4' leash while learning how to walk and pay attention.
OK this was my way of venting. I love the little guy so much. I hope he makes it through this....
Brock was on a very long leash during a walk this afternoon when his puppy ADD kicked in and he bolted out to the street. He is now in intensive care with a displaced hip, broken foot, and shattered leg. They are checking his lungs out as well. I am praying that Brock makes it, and has all 4 legs once the Orthopedic Surgeon finishes with him.
Just a reminder during this Springtime for all new owners. Be safe, and do not put your pups on long leashes or a flexi-leash. Keep them safe. I personally think that pups should have no longer than a 4' leash while learning how to walk and pay attention.
OK this was my way of venting. I love the little guy so much. I hope he makes it through this....
Comments
And I agree, flexi-leash are bad in most situations (I've used them occasionally on a trail and in my own yard, but other than that, no).
And I agree... When teaching puppies, they should be on short leashes. I walk my two on four foot leads almost ALL the time. The only exception to this is if we are going on a trail that is not used often by other people. Then they are put on flexi-leads when we are in open areas so they can spend a little time sniffing on their own for a bit.
If we are in populated areas, they are ALWAYS on a short leash. And if we are near traffic, their leashes get even shorter, as I usually gather them up, so they have about 2 feet of slack. I have unfortunately seen dogs on flexi leads get hit by cars and cyclists before. It is definitely sad because the owners thought they were doing the right thing by having their dogs on leashes... Just goes to show that you can never be too careful.
I really hope he makes it! Please keep us updated! ~