Unfortunately off leash hiking is not for every dog.
How to train your dog to stay with you off leash.
If you don t have great basic obedience at home and when he is on a leash and your dog doesn t listen to you 95 of the time or more.
Your dog must be properly trained to behave well and stay right by your side or under your voice control at all times when it is off the leash.
If your dog is in excellent health is even tempered has a minimal prey drive has never shown signs of aggression and does not have wanderlust then there is a possibility that you can trust it.
To give your dog the feel of being off leash without losing the control and safety of a leash you can ease into this new lifestyle with a long lead.
Think of this like a special extra long leash that gives your dog a bit more freedom while still giving you the peace of mind as you assess your dog s readiness for full off leash privileges.
You go to grab the clip on the leash and your dog get all excited leaning against his collar knowing exactly what comes next running jumping romping and playing.