I got a three year old dog from a family who couldn't take care of her anymore. The son in the family was a long distance runner and trained the dog to run with you. I would like to take her running, but I have seen people do it different ways. I have seen some people use one of the retractable leashes and let the dog run a fair ways ahead of them. And I have seen others using shorter leashes and keeping the dogs right by their side. I don't have this families number, so I can't ask how the son trained the dog to run before. Which is the better way, or does it not even matter?
2007-01-15 06:25:25 · 7 answers · asked by Whiskey Tango Foxtrot 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
that depends on where you are and what your dog is like. if you are in an off-leash dog park and your dog is really friendly, then you don't really need a leash at all. when running alongside the road, keep the dog on a short leash to keep it out of danger. when on a public, no car walkway (not a sidewalk- I'd go with short leash on a sidewalk) then you could use a retractable leash. they sell retractables that have buttons that lock the leash in place, so you could buy a retractable and also have the option of a short leash. Good luck!
2007-01-15 06:34:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably doesn't matter that much. It really depends on how the family trained it. Most people keep their dogs on short leashes because if a dog runs ahead of you, it's showing dominance. The only problem that may occur w/ a long leash is that when a dog is ahead, it often stops and sniffs the ground to look for prey out of instinct.
2007-01-15 06:31:18 · answer #2 · answered by Rach 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Greyhounds want safety and so they come to be very hooked up to their proprietor additionally they're sprinters now not lengthy distance runners. I do not suppose it might be reasonable on your puppy while you become a member of the military except you suppose you are going to nonetheless be competent to have interaction with it on a every day foundation. What approximately a puppy which may be very folks pleasant as good as athletic? I'm pondering a lab might be a well alternative. This approach while you go away for the military it is effortless on your puppy to be at ease with a care taker.
2016-09-08 02:06:43 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For myself, I have the dog on the left side running "with" me but never ahead of me.. I am the Alpha.
With a bicycle they run on the "right hand side".. again.. with and beside the bicycle.
Or you can use a Springer attachment with a leash on the dog... that is what we use when trialing for the AD with our dogs.
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2007-01-15 06:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by H.O.T. Dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also have a running dog and I would use the retrackable one because if you get tiried and you would like to walk a littlr bit your dog could still run. Oh and I am not saying that you can't run! :)
2007-01-15 06:30:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter, but I would keep the dog at your side. That way, if you spot trouble, you can stop and keep the dog away.
2007-01-15 06:29:06 · answer #6 · answered by Judgerz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it will be what is most comfortable for you. Try different ways and see which one is working out the best. Good luck
2007-01-15 06:28:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋