36. Should We Give Our Gundogs Free Time

Many gundog owners struggle with the decision of whether or not to give their dogs freedom to roam whilst out walking. On the one hand, it's lovely to see your dog run and explore; on the other hand, you don't want them getting into trouble or running off. In this podcast and blog post, LWDG Group Expert Samantha Thorneycroft Taylor explains how to find a balance between giving your dog free time and maintaining both safety and obedience. If this episode inspired you, take a screenshot of you listening & post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag us, @ladiesworkingdogs Plan a month of effective 10-minute dog training sessions in just 1 hour! The LWDG is bringing you a free webinar to help you train! After this webinar, you will know exactly how to train using short sharp sessions. Register here for  free accessThanks for being here. If this episode gave you something, a laugh, a lightbulb, or just the feeling that someone gets it, that's exactly why we make it.📚 Not sure where to start with your gundog training? Grab the LWDG Gundog Progress Gap Map. Work out where you exactly where you are and what to work on next, no more guessing needed.