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MyPemCharlie · 03-18-2008, 11:56 AM

I believe Michael has all good intentions for Connie, but would have felt pretty embarrassed trying to explain to Connie's owner if Connie had been hit by a car on their first (or any) outing.

There are three off-leash dog parks in Austin (out of 12 parks) which are completely fenced in so the dogs cannot run into the parking lot or street. Those are the only places I would let Charlie off-leash at all (except our fenced backyard). If a squirrel, or other dog ran into the road, or kids threw a ball into the street, I know Charlie would chase and not listen to my call. No point in taking the risk.

I'd be working on teaching Connie to come reliably before letting her run free again, if there is not a fenced park in NZ.

03-18-2008, 11:56 AM	#22 (permalink)
MyPemCharlie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,149 Images: 20	I believe Michael has all good intentions for Connie, but would have felt pretty embarrassed trying to explain to Connie's owner if Connie had been hit by a car on their first (or any) outing. There are three off-leash dog parks in Austin (out of 12 parks) which are completely fenced in so the dogs cannot run into the parking lot or street. Those are the only places I would let Charlie off-leash at all (except our fenced backyard). If a squirrel, or other dog ran into the road, or kids threw a ball into the street, I know Charlie would chase and not listen to my call. No point in taking the risk. I'd be working on teaching Connie to come reliably before letting her run free again, if there is not a fenced park in NZ. __________________ Chris & Charlie He Ain't Heavy, He's My Corgi!