Law-Abiding Dog Carries His Own Leash

James Joyner · Saturday, December 9, 2006 · 2 Comments

A city ordinance in Sioux City, Iowa, says all pets must be on a leash — but it doesn’t say who has to be carrying the leash.

One Iowa dog, Jack, has been walking himself since he was a puppy. The 11-year-old Labrador retriever holds his own leash in his mouth as he walks with his owner, Brad Ralph.

“So far, we haven’t been cited,” Ralph said. “I don’t know how that would hold up in court, but he is technically on a leash.”

That he is.

via J.D. Tuccille

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Puppy n Dog Training Secrets says:

Monday, December 11, 2006 at 19:00

Law-Abiding Dog Carries His Own Leash Outside Beltway – Jack is one law-abiding dog . A city ordinance in Sioux City, Iowa, says all pets must be on a leash but it doesn t say who has to be carrying the leash. One Iowa dog, Jack, has been walking himself since he was a puppy. The

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http://www.elephantsordonkeys.com says:

Saturday, December 9, 2006 at 16:19

Original Article syndicated via RSS from Outside The Beltway | OTB

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Michael Demmons says:

Saturday, December 9, 2006 at 13:30

My Lab actually does this as well. It’s very cute.

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MB says:

Saturday, December 9, 2006 at 16:29

How adorable!
Though it’s hard to determine if the ACLU would back that dog. ;)

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