[Eastern Girl]

I want to train my dog to go off his leash. He's very sociable, loves other dogs, and is really good around little kids, doesn't jump on people or bark at them, generally very good. My only real concern, the one thing that has prevented me from trying to train him to go off his leash so far, is his love of chasing smaller animals, like squirrels and bunnies. I am worried that he'll see a bunny and then disappear into the bushes or something.

So I am just wondering, has anyone successfully trained their dog to go off the leash or does anyone have any suggestions or thoughts? I would really appreciate it. I feel bad going to a dog park and having to keep him on a leash.