You could start off by training her to recall in smaller fenced area, then graduate to a large fenced area with more distractions like an off leash park. I let her run but she stays close and if she gets to far I whistle for her to return.
I've walked Lexi in our off leash park since she was a puppy - it is semi fenced. I'm 95% confident in her recall abilities however that doesn't mean I'm going to trot down the street with her off leash. I just can't risk it, there are too many factors.
There is a guy who frequents out park who walks his two dogs off leash always. I am always amazed by their obedience. When we approach him both of his dogs (one border collie, one small and white) both lay down and wait for us to pass. He has really got these dogs trained and I believe he is possibly the exception here!
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