The first trick to allowing your dog to run free is teaching obedience. This starts with name recognition.
If you are going to have a dog that can run without a leash, they must come back to you on name command.
This can be accomplished by a few simple training techniques:
Practice calling your dogs name. When they come to you provide them with hugs, smiles, or a treat. This gives your pet positive reinforcement for coming to you.
When at a park or field, let them go without a leash. When you call their name, begin jogging in the opposite direction. Dogs have a difficult time resisting the chase.
While you are taking your dog on a walk, resist the desire to speak to them the whole time. Dogs will tune you out if they hear your voice constantly. Attempt to have a quiet walk, only speaking to them when you want them to take an action.
The key to training is making progressions. Just because you dog comes to you from the other room in the house, does not mean they will come to you in a busy park.
Take steps based on progression. Practice in the home, backyard, front yard or empty park BEFORE attempting to let them run free in a hectic environment.
As you see progress, advance to a larger, slightly more distracting arena. Before you know it, you will be the envy of someone else desiring to have a well behaved dog like yours.
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