When did dogs stop being "free roaming" in the west?

by ribblle

That is, allowed to walk around villages/towns unsupervised, while still being owned, as in developing countries.

Searocksandtrees

Hi OP, can you zoom in a bit on a jurisdiction, eg a country, state/province/department. Certainly in some jurisdictions, pet bylaws are a municipal matter, so timing and content could vary widely. Thanks!