Some tips for how to walk your dog without a leash.
Consistent Practice
Regularly practice training commands with your dog off-leash in an enclosed area. Gradually add more distractions. Practice "look" off the leash and keep rewarding natural check-ins. When you are confident that your dog is ready, try letting your dog off-leash in the safest area possible for short periods of time.
Look for an open area that has some kind of natural boundaries, like water or houses. Make sure you are not close to a street with high traffic. Carry high-value treats or another high-value reward and offer lots of praise whenever your dog shows good behavior.
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