What is a good "off leash" dog

[Corbet]

Off topic but the pic for hot_80_chick. Porter wanted to say hi.

Notice no leash. Any point I was going to make already has, so I won't beat a dead horse.

 

[Fly Rod]

real nice lipstick.

That's actually pink crayon...

 

[Hot_Eighty_Chick]

Off topic but the pic for hot_80_chick. Porter wanted to say hi.

Notice no leash. Any point I was going to make already has, so I won't beat a dead horse.

hahahhaa, niiiiiiiiiice

 

[gulp3000]

"she wasn't a "hot" nun anyway, was't very exciting"

Don't over-estimate our standards.

 

[Hot_Eighty_Chick]

"she wasn't a "hot" nun anyway, was't very exciting"

Don't over-estimate our standards.

Well....... she had no makeup on- needed it, pasty faced and was 5'6 and literally 90 pounds.

you decide.

 

[bigbrowndog]

This one makes a dog feel good LOL.

This one does not have the same effect.

 

[DBAX]

A little late to the dog show, but I had to post for Shoki, my soon to be 8 years old male Akita. Best dog evar. I'm fortunate to have such a well behaved dog, most aren't nearly as even tempered as he. He doesn't do tricks; won't fetch, doesn't shake or kiss. He just watches my belongings and stands between me and anyone else until he sees me shake their hand. Then it's ok. I've never had to worry about him being off a leash either, unless someone's kid started running towards him to hug him, and as the parent finally notices their kid, they scream thinking the dog'll eat'em or something.. This has made for a few awkward moments over the years. I've left him outside the truck or tent while camping over the years across the Rockies, through Utah, and all over here in AZ, and by G-D, that dog's sitting there in the morning every time waiting for me to come out and play . Again, awesome breed, but not for everybody. (Major fur issues, but you said you'd be ok w/ a husky.)

 

[BOUNDER]

Lots of dogs are great off-leash - just have to spend the time & effort to train them. My Chcocolate Lab has been off-leash since 6 mos - she's 5 yrs now and very street smart - we have our own vocabulary and she stops at crosswalks on her own - looks back for me. Of course you have to scare the CRAP out of them when they are young so they unbderstand how crtitical it is to be 100% when off-leash lest they be squished by on-coming traffic. The only caveat is other dogs - my Lab loves other dogs and thinks all of them are as friendly as she is - wrong (stupid owners). Once, she was taken down by 2 German Shepards and the old guy nearly had a heart- attack trying to get them off her - he felt so bad and cursed them to hell right in front of me. No harm, damage, cuts, or blood - just a lesson learned. Bigger dogs are best.

 

[koop]

There was a book years back called "The Secret Life of Dogs" that followed dogs when the owners weren't around. Dogs roam. Some far, some not so far, but if unsupervised, they like to explore. I wouldn't leave a dog unfenced.

As for walking off leash, some will be better than others. Herding dogs are usually underfoot but you take a sight hound off leash if they see prey they are gone.

 

[Forest_Hill_Crusier]

A well trained lab is a wonderfull dog. I would take mine anywhere on or off lead. Training is everything.

So So true....I've trained many dogs and not just labs(78 to be exact), from "uncontrollable" pitbulls to, my most recent a miniature dobi. All of these dogs had behavior problems and that is why they were taken to me. I'm no miracle worker, but if you spend the time, and gain there respect they will respect you back. I guess I always revert back to being the pack leaders.
Dogs have been around longer than we have. They are a wild animals no matter how you look at it. They will always respect there leader or "Pack Leader". That is why you have to show them that you are there leader and they will not survive if they don't follow your commands. It may take allot of time, but there natural instinct will finally kick in, and if done properly they will respect that you are there pack leader.
A previous post talked about "the dog whisperer" Ceasar Milan. If you have ever watched the show, I shouldn't have to say anymore. Forgive my spelling, I'm way too tired to proof read this..this is Rockey...at 145ibs he was a handful, but his owner still cant believe how I converted him to out of control, to obeying hand commands in just one week.

 

[Forest_Hill_Crusier]

Lots of dogs are great off-leash - just have to spend the time & effort to train them. My Chcocolate Lab has been off-leash since 6 mos - she's 5 yrs now and very street smart - we have our own vocabulary and she stops at crosswalks on her own - looks back for me. Of course you have to scare the CRAP out of them when they are young so they unbderstand how crtitical it is to be 100% when off-leash lest they be squished by on-coming traffic. The only caveat is other dogs - my Lab loves other dogs and thinks all of them are as friendly as she is - wrong (stupid owners). Once, she was taken down by 2 German Shepards and the old guy nearly had a heart- attack trying to get them off her - he felt so bad and cursed them to hell right in front of me. No harm, damage, cuts, or blood - just a lesson learned. Bigger dogs are best.

I can throw a ball into traffic, and my lab will stop and lay down as soon as he gets to the curb. It blows peoples minds when I do this. On the flip side, if I give him the command to go get the ball, he would put his life on the line and run into the traffic. He doesnt know he would be commiting suicide, hes just doing as he is told, and trusts that I am giveing him the proper command. Once again, I must say its all about PROPER TRAINING. This isnt just about labs. Every dog I have trained will do the same thing, the only diffrance is that labs a few other breeds will learn it alot faster than stuburn breeds.