| Amy_Dox |
| Posted 5/3/2008 8:59:45 PM |
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A question for all of you Dog experts:
How can you tell when your Dog is ready to go on a walk without a leash? My Dog hasn't been trained for this or anything, and I haven't tested letting her run free outside for obvious reasons.
I'd really like to take her on walks without a leash like lots of people on my block do, but how can I tell whether she'll run away?
Thanks in advance for your help!
-Amy |
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| gbat1stop |
| Posted 5/4/2008 3:31:40 AM |
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IMHO, no Dog is ever ready to walk without a leash. All of my dogs will stay within the boundries of my yard but I would NEVER consider walking them around the block without a leash. |
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| moggie |
| Posted 5/4/2008 7:09:01 AM |
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 i agree, i would keep her on the leash. why take the chance?? you may put her in jeopardy. is there nowhere you can go to a Dog park for free range?? |
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| maoseger1010 |
| Posted 5/4/2008 7:41:53 AM |
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Quote Amy_Dox: A question for all of you Dog experts:
How can you tell when your Dog is ready to go on a walk without a leash? My Dog hasn't been trained for this or anything, and I haven't tested letting her run free... |
Lots of people on your block are making bad choices with their dogs. Keep your Dog on a lead if you don't have a fenced yard. For one to protect her from all the other unleashed dogs in the neighborhood. Your showing that your the better owner by keeping your Dog on the lead. |
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| Amy_Dox |
| Posted 5/4/2008 4:15:10 PM |
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Thanks for your help, everyone!
Ill keep my Dog on a leash, I was just wondering about how to tell if she would run away. I don't mind using the leash, though, if its the safest thing for my baby. |
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| ShoobyTheDog |
| Posted 5/4/2008 5:32:25 PM |
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I would never give advice to let your Dog run free.
My neighbor dosen`t use a lead.His dogs always step on my dad`s plants.My dad works all day in the hot sun.And then he wathches as he desprely tries to get the dogs offOf his plants.
Isn`t there a leash law or something? |
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