[nagdu] Free running (was: Pickup The Poop)

[Danielle Sykora]

It seems as if free running is much more common in Europe than in the
US. I have only ever allowed my dog to free run once in a semi-closed
area, bordered partially by a fence and partially by a lake. I don't
think I would ever let my dog free run if there were not water
involved (the retractable leash would not have worked too well covered
in sand and water). I do occasionally allow my dog to run in fenced
areas. I don't have a fenced in yard so my dog is basically only
allowed offleash on my deck. Some dogs are more trustworthy than
others at recall. My dog would probably be less excited offleash if he
experienced it more often but there is no areas which I feel are safe
enough nearby.

Danielle and Thai
On 3/26/15, Pam via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> well i always free run my dog in an enclosed area like a park. it has never
> happened here though to any guide dog owners where their dog hasn't come
> back. they get a treat when they come back to u.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On 26 Mar 2015, at 16:39, Vivianna via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> hi there.
>> ok, i understand this.  but, here is my question...what if, your dog does
>> not come back?  all it takes is once that your dog does not listen to you.
>> sometimes, we give our dog a command and, they do not obey.
>> and, of course, i realize that you do not free run your dog in the middle
>> of a city.  what i was meaning is, if your dog is only relieved off leash
>> then, what happens if you are working in the city?  shopping? etc.  you
>> can not just let him free.
>>
>> take care;
>> Vivianna
>>
>>> On Mar 26, 2015, at 11:34 AM, Leye-Shprintse Öberg via nagdu
>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> BS'D
>>>
>>> Viviana,
>>>
>>> Yes, our dogs are allowed to free run. It's common for pet dogs too. The
>>> dogs have a 'play collar" (a collar with a bell) and, of course, we're
>>> training recall with them. If you think that guide dog handlers free run
>>> their dogs in the busy city, you need to rethink. We're, of course, told
>>> wish places are safe. If you work in the city, you leash relieve your
>>> dog, if you don't have a safe park close by. When I free run my dog, it's
>>> like a game. I let her off, call her back and praise before she's allowed
>>> to take off again. Only because we free run our dogs in Europe don't mean
>>> that we don't love and care for them.
>>>
>>> LeSholom,
>>> Leye-Shprintse and Hera, who loves a nice run; and especially, mommy's
>>> candy! <3
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