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Adam England

Should you let your dog off-leash? Trainer reveals how to know if your pup is ready to fly solo

Woman walking her dog in the sand dunes.

Do you let your dog off-leash when you’re out and about? While there are times when your pup will need to be on a leash, be it for their own safety or that of others, or even because it’s the law, there are also times when it might be a good idea to let your dog off-leash to explore and have a little more freedom.

But, how do you know when you can trust them off their leash? It can be hard to figure out, especially because every dog is different. Some dogs might not ever be trusted off-leash, even if you’ve got some of the best dog treats with you to help entice them — but that’s where the experts come in.

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