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A few more thoughts about tethering.
When you go to a zoo, you no longer see the animals tethered. They are in safe habitats where they can roam around asn live their lives as "naturally" as possible in SAFE environments. I see no reason why the same shouldn't be true for pets.
If you have a dog that is inclined to excape, then you, as a responsible pet owner, need to provide a safe and secure environment where you pet can not get out but yet be as happy as possible. If you cannot provide that type of environment, then you have no business owning that pet.
When we have children, we do not let them roam freely but provide a safe environment for them. We cover electrical outlets and put locks on cabinets so they can't be harmed. Why shouldn't the same be true for pets? They are as much of a responsbility as a child can be and if people don't understand that, they shouldn't be pet owners.
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