Doggy release

Whether you’ve just been for a long hearty walk with your dog or you’re about to unclip the leash inside the dog park most dogs will take this as a cue to zoom away.

This is a perfect time to do one more thing between ‘on the leash’ and ‘off the leash’.   Have a treat ready and try a positive reward for when the leash is unclipped.  The concept is to create a moment when your dog at least looks to you or seeks permission to ‘go’.

This is one of those pivotal moments and with a reward to start out with you can build the habit.  Picture being somewhere busy or near a road and suddenly your dog is accidentally off leash.  Best for him to hang about rather than shoot off like a greyhound out of the racing gate.

 

Leah & Angela OMeara

Hound Dog Day Care (Specialists in Dog Minding & Dog Boarding, Pet Sitting Brisbane & Doggy Day Care Brisbane)