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Originally Posted by gracielove  I'm so glad you little girl is safe. There are just too many occasions that can arise unexpectedly to let a little one off lead. Even people who have very well trained obedience dogs will not let their dogs off lead unless in a controlled area. A small animal like a squirrel is enough to tempt any dog and strange, unexpected noises can spook them.
As the young ones get older they become more inclined to investigate thingsl. As they get braver they are more inclined to unexpected behaviors. Maybe your little girl is not ready for off lead privileges.
Gracie is not 3 years old and is well trained on leash and off but I would never take the risk of letting her off lead outside our home. There are just too many things that can distract or even frighten her. |
Thanks,
She's a high spirited little creature, 'hyper active' for spells, then very happy to crash out and sleep for an hour or so. She only runs more than 20 yards away from me when we're on the way home. Seems to get doubly excited at going back (she loves her home), but I'm afraid I won't be taking any chances again, at least for a long time. Its the 8 yard lead on the beach from now on.
