Yes, Mickey is always on leash. The only time he isn't is when (during the summer) we'd sit out in the front and he'd usually come join us outside. He'd sit quietly. He's an obediant dog but he is still a dog with natural instincts that I don't trust. For example, he loves to chase birds. He could easily run off into the streets chasing a bird. That's what I'm afraid of.

I know one man who walks his dog without a leash. The dog is VERY obediant. But I still wouldn't use than as an excuse to take my dog without a leash. What about other dogs who are offleash that are dog agressive? You just have less control of your dog. I just wouldn't feel comfortable.