How do you know when to let your dog off leash?
Lavonne Larkin
2025-06-01 02:26:36
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You may find your puppy runs around completely uninhibited whilst exploring his newfound freedom or he may be more reserved, nervous and in need of some reassurance. Once you feel confident with the way your dog is responding to your commands on the lead, it is time to let him off. Choose a quiet place and run through the commands once more. Before you let him go, remind him of the commands, walk on a short distance, and then allow him to go and explore. Your dog will be distracted by all sorts of strange scents and noises, as well as other dogs and people. It is important to keep him occupied so that he doesn’t wonder off. Every time your dog comes back reward him with plenty of praise, fuss and a treat so that he wants to return next time. Stay in regular contact with him by calling him back and praising him with treats, verbal praise and touch.
Trisha Swift
2025-05-28 21:08:27
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You should only ever let your dog off leash in open areas away from roads and busy public places. It’s good etiquette to remain respectful of other people and letting your dog off lead shouldn’t concern or bother others. There is no blanket rule on where you can let your dog off lead but some areas have a series of orders which you must follow. These are usually signed telling owners that dogs must be kept on lead at all times, or no dogs are allowed in a specific area at all. Local council websites often list their PSPO dog control guidelines and can even provide a list of places where dogs are excluded. You should never let your dog off lead in public if it’s not well trained and you’re unable to bring it under control with commands. Basic commands your dog should follow. Be aware of your surroundings, just because there is no one around and you’re in a quiet environment doesn’t mean you should let your dog run free unmonitored. You should keep an eye for your dog in case they wander off into a new area and come across wildlife or other dog walkers.
Karley Hahn
2025-05-16 22:29:56
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But before you take your dog off their leash, you must consider the location, situation, and your dog as an individual. Evaluate your pet’s temperament and level of training to determine when and how it is appropriate to let them off-leash. An off-leash dog should ideally come when called, no matter the distraction. Start with teaching your dog to come in an area of low distraction. Once your dog understands the recall cue at home, slowly build up to practicing this cue in more distracting environments while your dog is still on-leash. Then, consider transitioning to having your dog drag a leash or wear a long line. You’ll also want to consider your dog’s breed and the temperament and behavior typical of that breed. For example, Terriers and Sighthounds naturally have a high drive to chase and hunt, which can make them unreliable if off-leash in areas where they may see or smell small prey animals. Consider temporarily reattaching the leash when your dog is visiting new and distracting environments, if they are no longer coming when called, or if they ever have a fight with another dog. Take as much time with your dog on foundation skills like recall.
Parker Hills
2025-05-16 21:39:59
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The truth is, the right time to let your puppy got their lead is dependent on: Your individual dog The relationship you have between the two of you. I get this question all of the time, and the simple answer is when you know they will come back. The moral is that each dog is different. Can your puppy respond to their name outside and come to you when they are on their short lead? Can your puppy respond to their name and come to you on their short lead when they are looking at another dog or a person walking by? Can your puppy respond to their name and come to you from the end of a long line? Can your puppy respond to their name and come to you from the end of a long line with someone kicking a ball, watching a dog running or moving towards a person? Once I know I have a solid recall in each of the above steps, I will let them off their lead.
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