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Originally Posted by JeanieK 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. |
I agree with you a 100 percent. Even the most well trained dogs can run off in a second. Sure they might be trained and do good for a long time. But all it takes is one time for them to dart off and that could be their last time alive. There is always a risk. To me the risk is too great, I would rather know that my dog is safe rather than have a chance of them running off and getting injured or killed. Jmho.