Why should leashes be removed and attached in the entry area?
Dogs are pack animals and are constantly judging their positions in the pack. In an OLDA this behavior is also seen.A dog on a leash is at a disadvantage in relation to a dog off leash. By allowing the dog to enter or exit without a leash, he is on an equal footing with other dogs in the OLDA. It is easier for the handler to remove or attach a leash in an area free of other dogs.
