There are other ways to let your dog enjoy some freedom without risking their life. If your dog is off leash, it can run off, be hit by a car, bitten by a snake in the woods, swim in an alligator or snake infested waters, be stolen, etc. Goldens are sporting dogs and are very excited by moving objects. It doesn't take much for them to chase a small animal or moving vehicle. That way your dog can enjoy sniffing the parklands without running off.
Leashes are also extra important when dealing with a rescued dog.
These dogs have varied histories that may make them more likely to chase animals, cars, or run off. Your adopted dog may have at one time roamed the streets or been allowed to run free in a neighborhood. Newsletter, by Robin Adams, President. One Golden has been lost for almost six months and hopes of ever finding him again are dim. After each incident, we called to educate the adoptive owner about the dangers of allowing a dog off lead - and to remind the owner our adoption contract requires that the dog always be on lead outdoors as a condition of adoption.