OP-ED: WHY DOGS BELONG ON A LEASH OUTDOORS

There are a few schools of thought when it comes to whether or not a dog should be free to roam in the mountains. Some think, “isn’t a dog happier, less threatening and more fun when it is off-leash?” Canmore-based biologist Sarah Elmeligi says it doesn’t matter how happy it makes your four-legged friend (or you); dog owners have a responsibility to follow the rules for a reason. Here she presents her case, backed by science, for putting your dog on a leash.