I’ll be honest: Once I’m well past a trailhead, I rarely follow dog-leash laws. I argue dogs should be allowed to run free, as being tethered to a canine while hiking holds us both back. I want my ...

Letting a dog off the leash might seem like a simple way to give them freedom and fun. But behind that happy run could be some serious risks waiting to happen. It’s important to know what’s at stake ...

The Larkspur City Council has approved a pilot program that will allow off-leash dogs for six months at Niven Park. Residents submitted a petition with about 60 signatures in March that asked the city ...