Ensure leash-reactive dogs are safe off-leash with training. Discourage barking, pulling, and lunging. Encourage calm, non-reactive behavior when encountering other dogs.
Supervise introductions on leash, intervene if needed. Show control, encourage reliance on you at dog park. Avoid leaving decisions to the dog, ensure safety from reactive/aggressive dogs.
Teach sit/stays before off-leash freedom. Dog should be calm, stay until given permission. Mastered? Ready for outdoor adventures!
Ease into off-leash training at a fenced area like a playground or tennis court. Ensure dog has relieved themselves before starting.
Build basic commands at home before off-leash recall. Start with simpler tasks, progress to complex. Aim for 100% reliability for safety in unfenced parks.
Supervise dogs at the park for good manners and safety. Prevent bullying and fights by intervening when necessary, like watching over kids at a playground.
Regularly practice commands to avoid confusion. Recall and "leave it" vital for avoiding wildlife encounters. Keep your dog safe from potentially harmful animals.
Beware of toy and treat aggression. Ensure fair play and sharing. Teach "leave it" or "off" commands to prevent conflicts.
Reward dogs when they come, avoiding the perception of punishment. Delay leaving after recall to reinforce positive association with obeying commands.
Ensure hydration for dogs, but monitor intake to prevent overdrinking. Beware of competition and hovering behavior around water bowls.
Ensure hydration for dogs, but monitor intake to prevent overdrinking. Beware of competition and hovering behavior around water bowls.