There is never a time when I can let Ricky go without a leash outside although my friend next door thinks I am being cruel at times. Tonight, Danny & I took Ricky for a walk around the park near our home. As we walked, a large mixed breed puppy came running up. Ricky at first let the puppy sniff him but then she started playing rough. A man yelled (kiddingly I think) "don't let your dog hurt mine" and then he went in the house. We now had a dog that would not go away and our walk became a carrying Ricky thing. Finally, Danny told me to go ahead and take Ricky home while he tried to get someone in the house to answer the door and take care of their dog because it seemed determined to follow us home. Our walk was ruined and the people never would come to the door. Ricky's Vet told us from the very begining to never let Ricky off a leash or out of our sight outdoors because most big dogs can kill him instantly with one bite.
For the record, what is GSD?
MHMama