How do I get my dog to leave the park?

A hungry dog at the dog park. A ziplock baggie full of REAL treats in my treat bag, and then constantly calling my dog over like we are leaving but when they come close to me they get a treat and then CAN LEAVE. If the other people in dog park will allow, I can also feed their dogs if they 'come' to me. The most important things to remember: 1. Hungry pup 2. REAL treats, not those hard bland things from the pet aisle 3. FREQUENT calling over to reward right close to me After the dog gets it's treat, praise and let them go off to play for awhile. You can even practice clipping the leash on, praise, unclip them and let them go Using toys, interacting with our dog, frankly any relationship building and engagement training is a huge value to our lives with our dogs.

For a dog that chases moving objects, a standard recall, even a strong one, may not be helpful. There is a cue, though, that does the job and does it well: “Leave it!” The leave it command is a high value cue to teach a dog, and one of my favourites in dog training. I’d argue that “leave it” is an even higher value command than “drop it” because it’s versatile. It not only means leave alone that gross thing on the pavement or that approaching pup; a strong “leave-it” acts like a superman-level recall for a dog that loves to chase. Try your leave it cue in a quiet area when they’re not on their lead. You can try throwing a toy or simply ask your dog to leave alone things like other dogs and birds. The key is to ask your dog to “leave it” when they first notice and begin moving towards a target. If you say the cue too late, your cue is less likely to work. Try your “leave it” cue when your dog is off their lead at a dog park or other active area. Mastering the leave it command will help keep your dog safe and make your walks more relaxing and enjoyable.