I thought I would start a poll to see what "camps" MOST Spitz breed OWNERS are in.. No discussion or arguement please.. This is purely and information gathering exercise but please feel free to elaborate on your own dogs..
I have went first.. My lot get on lead walks.. Then they get off in my work once maybe twice a week for a run about for a maximum of 2 hours.. They also get worked in harness for fun..
Hope it's okay for me to vote. Although not having spitz breeds, have many friends with them. All of them do as I have voted above.
I've had Schipperkes and I always exercised them off lead where ever, exactly the same as my other dogs, never had a problem. Becky
I have an Akita and my father-in-law has a Shiba. They are both walked offlead in open spaces without any problems.
For what its worth this is my opinion and what i intend to do with ou Mla when we get him. He will be walked ON lead 2 times a day for half an hour, then, in the evening, he will be either worked on a springer or ran in an ENCLOSED space. Its to risky with spitz breeds to be walked off lead in public/open areas.
Remember, Lou, it's 'mental cruelty' Anyway, not going THERE again Mine will never go off lead in the open again unless they are on the rig or the springer
I voted based on 15yrs kennel work, boarding them and friends owning them. ON lead only or loose in a SECURE area, for the dogs sake. Dawn.
Not sure in what context it is being used by other members but it also stands for Do I Look Like I Give A F.....:?
Yeah so do I.. and you were very close.. Oh and I think there is only ONE context it can be used in...