Will my dog run away if I let her off leash?
Jaclyn Frami
2025-05-17 02:41:16
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Unless you have a rock-solid recall word, it is best to never have your dog off-leash in an area that’s not confined. Stick to enclosed dog parks if there’s any chance your BFF will choose a squirrel over you. It’s also important to know your dog and extra important to make sure your fence is secure and your doors are shut tightly. The same goes for dogs who are not yet spayed or neutered—not even bacon will deter them from trying to meet up with a mate. If your dog is afraid, you won’t catch him, and if he thinks he’s playing a game, you’ll only make things worse. Chasing is never a good idea. Getting the dog to chase you can be fun for the dog. Try running with a toy or treat, or even getting into your car if your dog likes to travel.
Zack Kuhn
2025-05-16 22:29:17
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You go to grab the clip on the leash and your dog get all excited, leaning against his collar, knowing exactly what comes next – running, jumping, romping and playing. This is great fun for your dog but you may have inadvertently trained your dog to bolt every time you unleash her. She doesn’t know the difference between being let off leash inside the park fence, where she is free to bolt or when you do it in an open area or near a road, where it scares you that she might run into the road and get hurt. A word of advice, unless you are in a fenced-in area or enclosed park I wouldn’t recommend that you take her off leash for safety and legal reasons. Many places have leash laws to protect the public and if you take her off-leash near roads and other hazards you are running the risk of her getting injured or worse.
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