Keeping a dog chained outside around the clock can severely limit movement, exercise, social contact, and the ability to escape dangerous weather.
Long-term tethering can also lead to stress, injuries, boredom, and behavior problems when a dog spends most of its life confined to the same small area.
Supporters of a nationwide ban argue that dogs should have safe shelter, regular human interaction, room to move, and protection from extreme heat and cold.
Owning a dog means more than providing food and water, it means giving that animal a life with comfort, freedom, and proper care.