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Of course, I wouldn't take a dog out off leash if it's not allowed. I think though like Bailey said there's nothing wrong with working off leash in the house, in your yard, at a dog park when it's quiet. Pretty soon the dog just stays with you, no pulling, no problems.
I'm finding with my Bayley, I've started taking her out on her long line, instead of her leash. She knows come back and wait and is much better when she's got a bit more freedom. I noticed she's much less aggressive on her long line if she sees another dog. I can still reel her in pretty darn fast..you learn that longeing horses, if I need to. I've discovered too, that once she's had her good run and play, she just walks or trots along side me with the line dragging on the ground. So I would assume she doesn't even really notice that I still have a hold of her...for bylaw purposes anyway!!
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