Let’s not be ridiculous here. If you’re walking in the woods in your backyard or whatever the dog most definitely does not need to be leashed.

If you’re on a public trail, leash. In town, leash. Off on your own with your dog and nobody else around? Totally your call.

I grew up with a state forest in my backyard and am laughing at the thought of leashing my dogs anytime I took them on a walk. Never once seen another soul in those woods. Would be pretty insane to keep them leashed in that scenario