Italiano

An Italian Phrase for Asking someone to keep their dog on a leash: "Può tenere il cane al guinzaglio, per favore?"

"Può tenere il cane al guinzaglio, per favore?" means "Could you keep your dog on a leash, please?" and it's the basic Italian expression used for asking someone to keep their dog on a leash. It's very handy when talking with other pet owners. To answer, you can say something like "Certo, mi scusi." (Of course, I'm sorry). You can keep the conversation going by reacting with something like "Grazie mille." (Thank you very much).

Examples

Può tenere il cane al guinzaglio, per favore?

Could you keep your dog on a leash, please?

Certo, mi scusi.

Of course, I'm sorry.

Grazie mille.

Thank you very much.