[nagdu] Off Leash was Learning new routes with a guide dog.

[avapup.7 at gmail.com]

Same here. I let Cocoa run off-leash only in fenced yards or parks, or in a larger, unfenced area, on a long, 30-foot leash. I just would worry too much if I allowed her off leash in an open area; I would worry about streets, other people, other dogs, just in case. Plus, in an unfamiliar place, who knows what she'd get into -- there could be glass, rotten food, and though  I'd like to think she'd leave everything alone...she's a Lab. Rotten food on the ground is still food. Sighs lol.

Ava and Cocoa

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 9, 2012, at 10:28 AM, "Mark J. Cadigan" <kramc11 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I explore new areas with my dog all the time. I ask for directions, and off I go. However, sometimes, the dog gets confused when I get lost.
> 
> 
> 
> I let my dog free run off leash when available. However, I only let him do this when I am in a fenced in area. I live in the city, and there is not much opportunity for my dog to run off leash. Sometimes, I bring my dog to Boston common and let him run however, I keep him on a 50 foot leash, because there are so many people, and traffic, other dogs, and it would not be safe to let him free run in down town Boston, even though it