In the city it seems like a good idea to combine your dog walk and grocery run. In reality this is a horrible idea. Most of the dogs you see tied outside of the grocery store are nice, docile dogs that wouldn't give anyone trouble if they came up and took them away.
In June of 2009 Tyler Newby and his daughter left their dog Molly, a vizsla, tied up outside of a Whole Foods. When they came out only her leash was left. This led them on a month and a half search to try to find their dog. In the end it turned out that a mentally ill woman walked by and unclipped Molly. Molly followed the woman. The police were involved and eventually Molly was reunited with her family. This is a very uncommon ending, most dogs are either sold for research or fighting or killed. According to the AKC, dog thefts were up 32% in 2011 and up 70% in 2012.
So to make a long story short; make a dog walk time and a grocery time. Your best friend isn't worth the risk. It is also is against the law in most states to leave a dog unattended.
Tip for the Day:
If you must take Poochy to the store with you there is an innovative leash that securely locks your dog to a solid object. It is called the StayBoyTM Lock. They are available on stayboylock.com
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