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Originally Posted by CHAD2001 I NEVER said anything about leaving them outside unattended. I just want to be able to let them out side to do thier business without putting them on a leash and then when they are done have them listen to me when I tell them to go back into the house. of just be able to play fetch with them outside without worring about them running off. When they were puppies they were really good about it, they stayed close by, but it was also winter then. Now that it is nice out they just want to run arround chasing birds and take off exploring the whole neighborhood. |
The problem is, it only take one split second for them to dart away into the street. So although you can train them to stay right by your side, there is always the chance that they will one day dash off.
As others have said, I too used to live in town and not put mine on a leash, but they did occasionally dash after something, so they cannot be trusted 100%.
However if you want to try to train them, you need to first have them on a long loose leash, and keep talking to them and correct them when they move away from you, eventually let the leash drag, so they are easier to catch if need be and keep working with them. But be aware there is always a risk.
I started with mine as puppies, and never used a leash. The street we lived on was not a busy street so I took the risk and was lucky. You may not be as lucky.