Securing your dog outside the shops

blue_monkey_2

I was wondering what people use to secure their dogs outside shops with. I could walk much more if I was able to secure them but worry they'll get stolen as I've got SBT. I was thinking of using a chain with combination locks each end so the chain cannot be removed. Does anyone else have the same problems?

*Robin*

Sorry but I don't think padlocks are the answer! Must admit I don't take my dogs shopping on foot for the same reason - too tempting for some slimeball to undo the lead and walk away with my darlings. Even in a 'nice' area pure-bred dogs are vulnerable.
Sometimes I'll take my dogs for a long walk and then they are happy to stay in the car [with water] for half an hour while I go shopping. Not on the hottest days obviously, but that is the best solution I've found if it's not possible to leave the dogs at home.

vroombroom

don't don't don't tie your dogs outside a shop!!!

*Katie*_3

I never leave my dog outside a shop on his own. Someone could steal him, introduce their dog to him, let their child wander up and hug him.....
And if your dog got stolen or reacted badly to dog/child it would be totally your fault.
Just don't do it.

Person_one

Not to mention you've no way of protecting them from idiots who think its funny to kick, tease or otherwise hurt your dog.

Tropez

I wouldn't do it. It is a large risk for no substantial benefit.

I grew up in an area that was classed as "below-average" for crime. I had my bike nicked once - it was a cheap bike too, didn't even have gears.

I had a very treasured possession stolen from my brother's car when he was helping us move. He'd only popped into the shops to get us some milk.

There is an increasing number of dog-thefts from people's homes, especially the front and back gardens.

Furthermore, even if the dog isn't stolen, what about all the morons out there who think it is okay to taunt or harm an animal? There was a CCTV clip that made the news last year or someone punching and kicking a Staffy to look hard in front of his degenerate mates.

What about the child, not familiar with dogs who think they're all lovable play-things who comes bounding up towards the dog while the parents are not paying attention, upsets the dog and gets bitten for its trouble? Yes, we all believe our dogs won't bite but there's several studies now that correlate children being bitten by the lovable, harmless family pet and the erratic behaviour of young children which the dog interprets incorrectly as threatening. A dog that has had its movement restricted (and thus its ability to move away from danger) is more likely to attack a perceived threat than back off.

It just isn't worth leaving a dog outside the home where it cannot be adequately supervised.

blue_monkey_2

I think you misunderstand, I do not mean tying the dog up and disappearing off for half an hour when I go to Sainsbury but going to the paper shop or the post office, they still have to be tied up. I am driving to the post office so I can get back and walk the dog. Seems a waste of petrol - and time - to me, might as well walk the dog to the post office, leave her outside while I go in and I can see her from where I am and I kill 2 birds with one stone.

I have done it loads of times with my other dog, she is still here, did not get kicked and no-one got bitten - but I have a blue staff and get too many comments on wanting her so I cannot leave her outside so I've stopped walking to the shop and drive instead now.

I have found this: http://www.dogstuff.co.uk/acatalog/Security_Leads.html and was interested in whether anyone else has one or something like it. I see plenty of dogs tied up outside shops - even outside the school - I cannot begin to imagine that no-one on these boards, whatsoever, does not leave their dog outside a shop, however, living in 'the sticks' it seems ridiculous to drive to the shop each day when I could be walking and so walking the dogs at the same time.

Valli

Bet if you muzzled your dog outside a shop no-one would go anywhere near;)

blue_monkey_2

Valli wrote: »

Bet if you muzzled your dog outside a shop no-one would go anywhere near;)

OMG, so simple. Why on earth did I not think of that. Thank you - Valli, you are a genius!!

I think I might get the security lead and put the muzzle on when I get there. It's only for a few minutes if that.

vroombroom

it doesnt matter how long you go for, its still a silly thing to do. Sorry but just my opinion.

Valli

blue_monkey wrote: »

OMG, so simple. Why on earth did I not think of that. Thank you - Valli, you are a genius!!

Why thank you kindly, ma'am;):cool:

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