I've been training my dog on my own with what I read from books and articles. We're at the point where we should start working off lead. But I'm really hesitant. I really don't think that my dog can ever be off lead in an unenclosed area. The sound of my voice and the commands I give him just don't interest him as much as catching that squirrel or chasing that rabbit. He has escaped from the fenced yard a few times, and the only reason we were able to catch him is because he tried to climb a tree to get a squirrel, and that slowed him down.
So, my question is, are there some dogs who just can't be off lead?
My dog is a lhaso apso/terrier mix. Also, before someone suggests going to a professional trainer, there are none in my area. Not even a Petsmart.
2007-03-01
03:07:20
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