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Photographs of the encounter show the dog off its leash and walking with a group of adults and children. The violation has a $100 fine. The same day, two other people were cited for the same offense.

The leash may be the most commonly misunderstood tool in a dog guardian’s toolkit. When we think of the leash as a relationship, not just a restraint, we can radically improve dog walks.