Dog off leash training
Benefits of off Leash Training for your Dog and yourself
There's a certain feeling of freedom when picturing your dog not needing a leash when you take your dog on a walk. But of course, there are those worries that your dog will run the first chance it gets and never return. Or they might even get injured, especially on a busy street or in wild territory. But speaking of freedom, letting your dog off leash also lets them exercise in ways that they just can't do in the house or on a leash. They can play with other dogs or play fetch for example. They can also burn off that excess energy with all that freedom to run around. With those things in mind. here's how you can train your dog to walk off leash while staying with you the whole time.
1. Grab some treats and a clicker.
2. Get a few feet from your dog, then crouch down and hold your hand out.
3. Try to encourage them to touch your hand with their nose.
4. Once they do so, use the clicker to acknowledge this behavior. Then give them a treat and plenty of praise.
5. Be consistent with your training. Repeat until your dog gets the hang of what you want it to do.
6. Repeat while moving farther away.
7. Once they get the hang of the distance, you can begin using phrases such as "come". Repeat the above process while adding this word.
8. Test your dog's new skills in the yard or at a dog park (enclosed area).
Be understanding of your dog's natural tendencies, though. Some dogs breeds are more inclined to stay with their owners and follow commands, such as German shepherds. This is why they are used widely in law enforcement duties. Other dogs such as terriers are more inclined to "follow their nose". After all, they were originally bred to scout out and catch small rodents. They can be quite adventurous and will become completely distracted by small noises or animals they want to chase. They probably won't listen if you call after them once their attention is focused on chasing something. That's not to say that training adventurous dogs to walk off leash is impossible, but to just be mindful of their tendencies. It may require a bit more patience and work.
3. Try to encourage them to touch your hand with their nose.
4. Once they do so, use the clicker to acknowledge this behavior. Then give them a treat and plenty of praise.
5. Be consistent with your training. Repeat until your dog gets the hang of what you want it to do.
6. Repeat while moving farther away.
7. Once they get the hang of the distance, you can begin using phrases such as "come". Repeat the above process while adding this word.
8. Test your dog's new skills in the yard or at a dog park (enclosed area).
Be understanding of your dog's natural tendencies, though. Some dogs breeds are more inclined to stay with their owners and follow commands, such as German shepherds. This is why they are used widely in law enforcement duties. Other dogs such as terriers are more inclined to "follow their nose". After all, they were originally bred to scout out and catch small rodents. They can be quite adventurous and will become completely distracted by small noises or animals they want to chase. They probably won't listen if you call after them once their attention is focused on chasing something. That's not to say that training adventurous dogs to walk off leash is impossible, but to just be mindful of their tendencies. It may require a bit more patience and work.
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