Daily Debate #17 · 2026-11-17
At the dog park, should dogs run off-leash freely?
Background
Dog parks exist so dogs can sprint and socialise, so many owners feel unclipping the leash inside the fence is the whole point. Others warn that mixing dogs of very different sizes or social skills can lead to scuffles, and re-leashing when things get tense is safer. Everyone agrees owners should keep their eyes on their dog the entire time.