Dear Carolyn: I live in a neighborhood with a lot of dogs. It’s suburban and tree-lined with quiet streets where it is conducive to walking dogs on a leash. We also have a large open field with some wooded paths where people historically meet in the early mornings and on weekends, and dogs are off-leash and playing. I have been part of the off-leash party for about 15 years, and it has been problem-free.
