Off the Leash: The Secret Life of Dogs

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Off-leash walking is a natural activity for dogs, but there are benefits and risks, especially if you live in a dense urban place with lots of traffic and people. Below we weigh up the pros and cons of off-leash walking. Benefits Times like this show the effectiveness of your training. Use the commands that you’ve rehearsed — in this case, you’ll need your recall or “come” command. When they return, make sure you praise them with treats and affection. This reinforces good behavior as they associate positivity with returning to you. Turn Away As a basic rule, crowded public spaces or areas which could be hazardous to your dog (e.g., where there’s car traffic) should involve a leash. On the other hand, wilder locations like mountains/hills or dog parks are great for off-leash walking. If your dog is well behaved, you could even keep them off-leash on your regular daily walk, so long as there aren’t too many people or cars around. Training Process The best to know how your dog reacts when offered freedom is to use a retractable lead. It can let your dog explore giving a little more freedom while under control. If he behaves properly on a retractable lead; does not jump or bark, does not ask for more loose lead, comes to you on command and sniffs around only at safe places, then you might consider letting him off-leash. No matter how friendly your dog is, some people are frightened of off-leash dogs. Be attentive to other hikers and offer assurances that your dog is well behaved. If anyone remains uncomfortable, respect their fear, recall your dog, and leash her until they pass.

Being off leash allows a dog more opportunities to explore their environment. This helps hone their instincts as they’re led more by their nose than by commands on the lead. Increases Confidence Intact dogs often have strong desires to roam and mate with another dog. This is their natural instinct. But, you don’t want that to happen as it can lead to trouble and can worsen the situation. Spaying or neutering your dog can reduce this urge and also prevent unwanted pregnancies and health problems. 4) Vaccination

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Short training sessions – Especially at the beginning, keep the training sessions short. A few minutes to 10 minutes is enough to help your dog learn that rewards follow when she pays attention and responds to commands. You can lengthen training sessions as time goes on. Step 5: Go off leash on a trail. When you go off leash for the first time in an uncontrolled setting, keep the walk or hike short and practice the commands as you go. As you begin to feel more confident in your dog’s responsiveness, extend your hikes together. You will encounter new experiences as you go, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to practice. When you pass another hiker with a dog, ask your dog to “sit” until they’ve passed. Or, call your dog when she’s having a friendly encounter with another dog, to ensure she’ll respond even when she’s having a good time. E-collar Off-Leash Dog Training Your dog can run around unencumbered by the leash and play (or chase) to their heart’s content. Hones Their Natural InstinctsOff-leash dog training is a challenging undertaking and a serious responsibility. When your dog is off leash, you don’t have the same level of control as you do when she’s on leash. The risk of her running off is higher, and you can’t keep her close by your side when you encounter other people, dogs, or wild animals.

Step 1: Recall training. Without fail, your dog should run to your side when you say “come,” or when you yell the command when she’s further afield. Follow our comprehensive instructions for teaching a dog or puppy to come. Firstly, the dog must respond to your verbal cues. You should train your dog for commands like ‘sit’, ‘stand’, ‘go’ and most importantly, ‘come’. This is because the dog should come to you when called. With those caveats in mind, some dog breeds that may make excellent off-leash companions (depending upon the individual dog’s personality) include:Here are the first things I ask my training clients to consider when they are wanting to make the leap to off leash with their dog: