alongado Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 How many of you guys and girls let your pup run free? I was always told not to as she would run off and never come back,but I decided a while back that I would try and as it turns out she is great off the lead :-). Obviously I watch her around livestock but even then she will stop on command. I tried her first in a fenced of field incase anyone fancies trying it and is nervous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 If you type in the search bar you will find hundreds of threads regarding huskies off lead. This is a sensitive subject so maybe have a read of other threads. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobezilla Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Please take a look at this thread, it was very recent and all the answers you will get are in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 As above couple of great links for you to read through I personally dont let either of mine off lead unless in a secure enclosed area. I am warning you all now if this thread has any negative comments or arguments it will be locked instantly without warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alongado Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Woh sorry I didn't want to cause bother,didn't realise it might agitate people. Apologies again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Woh sorry I didn't want to cause bother,didn't realise it might agitate people. Apologies again Its not a problem Just the off lead debate has happened so many times just saying to all members to keep it friendly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Yeah, have a read of the mentioned threads and you'll get a feeling for the advice you need (or not) to take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 It is one of those topics that cycle through the forum, and there are those of us who have had Huskies for some time, and those who are new to the breed, and invariably, it is those that are new to the breed that seem most often to broach the subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CARRINGTON Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I personally do not let Balto off lead unless enclosed because he won't come back, but the above threads will give you a ton of advice. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alongado Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Ive had my girl for 5 and a half years and used to be totally against it but she is good as gold,we walk her with 2 springer spaniels and they unfortunately have had the odd rabbit and badger and chase squirrels,but mine just ain't bothered by any of them,just sniffs about and has a play and if she gets too far ahead she looks back,sits and waits,sometimes she runs after a playing dog she doesn't know but when I shout her she stops and sits :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyGuerl Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I let mine off..all but one..but i describe more about it in the above threads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 i can let skyla off but i choose not too , i know someone who let her 2 off for YEARS good as gold n always came back , then one day only one returned n she has no clue what happened to her other boy n doesnt even know if hes still alive :/ i couldnt risk it with my babies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 As has been said, it is one of those topics that gets "recycled" when new members join or new owners are looking for advice, and as long as we all give informative, constructive replies & don't force opinions, every ones a winner! lol Personally, as in the other topic, I let my 9 year old husky offlead on the beach or woodland paths etc as he's too old to wander far, he just strolls along at "Diesel's pace" but the others?? Not a chance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 There's a group of huskies near me (non members of here) who meet up at the park and let them off the lead. I warned them about it but apparantly they chose not to listen and one day one of them ran off and got hit by a car. He survived but funnily enough they don't meet up for off lead antics anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 yeah, we can only give people the benefit of our experiences but they have to choose whether to take it on board or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 my opinion on this is that its up to the owner of the dog, only they can tell if its ok to let their dog offlead or not.... and whether they want to take the chance simplez! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a7xAda Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 My husky has done great off lead an I would sometimes take her outside off the lead. But beware they are unpredictable. One day my girl ran off, and thankfully I was able to catch her. She is on the lead at all times now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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