I'm not GP, but I agree with their statement about it being more compassionate. It's a safety issue for the dog. I recently saw an off-leash dog get freaked ou

I'm not GP, but I agree with their statement about it being more compassionate. It's a safety issue for the dog. I recently saw an off-leash dog get freaked out and run out into a busy road. (The dog didn't get hurt luckily, but it was a horrifying experience for all involved.) Sure, your dog might be "better" than that. But it's not a risk I'm willing to take with my dog.