Dogs and puppies need the physical exercise that off-leash dog training provides. Remember a tired dog is a good dog. Off-leash training could save your dog from being hurt by cars or other animals, and many other dangerous situations. Just as important or more important, your dog will understand its place in the pack so he knows what to expect out of you and you know what to expect out of your dog.
Off-leash dog training is the most important gift you could give your dog along with consistency and a stable environment. If your dog is not psychologically happy, he will not be stable and thus he will be unpredictable.
Risk of Inconsistent Handling
Most people start teaching the dog not to come to them, as soon as they bring the dog home. People can and often give their dogs too many commands when the dog is off-leash. If the dog won’t do these things when it’s off the leash, then it first needs to complete structured on-leash obedience training.
When a young puppy is in a fear period, it is very easy to have the puppy come to you. Just make a noise and most puppies will come running to you.
The result is you believe your puppy or young dog understands this behavior, which it actually does not.
Later on when you puppy’s confidence develops and he does not have to stay so close to you for his protection, he will start wandering further away. The puppy will get distracted sniffing around to figure out its surroundings.
Before you know it, the scents hold your puppy’s attention as you call him, and he does not respond. Repeating the behavior tells the untrained dog or puppy you do not have control over it, which in turn tells it that he is actually your boss.
We need to correct inconsistent handling with consistent handling and good training, so that we set up the dog for success, as it undergoes off-leash training.
Key Benefits of Off Leash Dog Training
Off-leash dog training helps with dog recall, meaning that the dog will remember to come back to its owner consistently, even when it might be distracted.
Recall is a critical skill that a dog should be trained in. Dog recall is critical to keeping your dog safe for most encounters and in off-leash situations. This may even save your dog’s life one day.
Second, as mentioned above, the best gift you can give to your dog is physical exercise whick keeps a dog’s mind stimulated.
