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Another problem is pets are mukzteh on shabbos, so they cannot be handled.

Walking dogs on shabbos is also a big problem.

wrong

dogs that are pets and not working dogs are not mukzha on shobbos according to many rishonim The gemurha says that a certain bird is not mukzha on shobbos since its utility is not a prohibited on shobbos. the children play with the bird the same can be said about dogs if they are pets. a working dog is a different issue

the shulchan aurach say you can walk your dog with a leash in a risish horabim on shobbos and it is not considered carrying.