My dog hardly ever leaves my yard, why do I need to keep him there? Don't all dogs need to run?

Winchendon has a leash law - for the safety of the public, and the safety of your dog!  If your dog is loose in your yard without your direct supervision and perfectly trained to follow voice command at all times, it's only a matter of time until your dog is - a.) chasing something off your property   b.) hit by a car   c.) stolen    d.) lost  e.) bothering your neighbors ... or worst case - your dog bites someone.  Dogs don't recognize property lines.  Yes, they DO need exercise, and it's YOUR JOB as a responsible pet owner to see that they get it safely - whether that's by daily walks, or a fenced in yard and someone playing with them!