off-leash
Without a tether
Off-leash describes a dog not attached to a restraining lead, free to roam within an area: The park has an off-leash section where dogs can run.
It also describes spaces designated for this purpose: off-leash areas, off-leash hours.
The term implies both freedom and responsibility—owners must still control their animals through voice commands.
Of or like dogs
- puppyJuvenile canine
- fetchGo get and return
- socializationInternalizing cultural norms
- playtimeRecreation period for children
exercise · recall · sniffing · romping · frisbee · zoomies · greeting · wrestling
Having no limitations
- unboundNot tied down
- unfetteredFree from restriction
- liberatedReleased from confinement
- unshackledReleased from restraints
loose · unconstrained · roaming · wandering · exploring · unchained · untethered · free-range
Compliance with authority
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- bondBinding tie or connection
- responsiveQuick to react
- heelFoot's rear underside
stay · come · e-collar · whistle · trustworthy
Not domesticated
- feralWild after domestication
- instinctualDriven by natural impulse
- boltingDeparting at speed
- unpredictableCannot be anticipated
canine
Of or like dogs
- puppyJuvenile canine
- fetchGo get and return
- socializationInternalizing cultural norms
playtime · exercise · recall · sniffing · romping · frisbee · zoomies · greeting · wrestling · chase
unrestricted
Having no limitations
- unboundNot tied down
- unfetteredFree from restriction
- liberatedReleased from confinement
unshackled · loose · unconstrained · roaming · wandering · exploring · unchained · untethered · free-range · bounding
obedience
Compliance with authority
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- bondBinding tie or connection
- responsiveQuick to react
untamed
Not domesticated
- feralWild after domestication
- instinctualDriven by natural impulse
- boltingDeparting at speed
citation
Mention of a source
- fineAcceptable in quality
- enforcementCompelling compliance with rules
- dog walkingdog walker, poop bags, collar, treats, dog park
- dog sportsagility trials, obedience trials, teeter, tunnels, jumps