Is it ever OK to put your kid on a leash? What if you’re traveling, or have a toddler who is prone to bolt off? What L'Oreal says: Having attended Catholic school my entire academic career, I ...

My children are what I call wanderers and yes, I walk my kids on a leash. They're pretty much an exact representation of the "less than bright blonde" portrayed in many slapstick comedy movies.

My son is nearly three now and still runs like full out sprints. “Our son has more energy and speed than your average 21-month-old,” the mom wrote. . Getty Images/iStockphoto ...

My four-year old daughter asked me why the lady was wearing a leash. I told her that she was pretending to be a dog and that the other lady was playing the owner.

When I hosted a book club meeting a few months ago, my dog Lulu stayed upstairs in her crate. As guests arrived, they asked if she could join the group but I politely declined. Lulu can get overly ...

And I find carrying a leash—in addition to my car keys and my phone—always cumbersome. Yes, dealing with a leash while trail-running is a first-world problem, but it’s still a pain.

According to Indianapolis ordinance, dogs are supposed to have a leash or be no more than 3 feet from the owner.