How do you know when to let your dog off leash?
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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