Leash Free Living

13/06/2025

Today's Annapolis student of the week is Rip the Dalmatian!

Rip started with Leash Free Living as a puppy back in November and from day one he certainly was a big personality. Rip is our class clown, always sure to make his trainers laugh and smile. He can be seen in training videos tap dancing on place; he also sings and has the cheesiest smile. 😁

This big goof ball is a lot of work and has a ton of puppy energy, but he is worth it because he is just the sweetest, silliest boy! We absolutely love our Rippy Dip! 🥰

12/06/2025

This post is your sign to stop doomscrolling for just a moment and share gratitude for the dogs in our lives!

03/06/2025

A LFL Alumni is available for adoption by her owners! Please share -- we are big fans of Nova and think she is a wonderful dog for the right person. She is very trainable and played great with her appropriately-sized friends while at Dog School! More details from her owners are below:

"Nova is a super sweet 2 year old lab mix! She came from a neglectful household and has been slowly learning how to be comfortable in a caring home. This girl is the best of both worlds — she’s got energy to burn when it’s time to play outside, but the moment you sit on the couch, she’s curled up in your lap like a 60-pound teddy bear.

She has been through basic training (3 week Dog School program with Leash Free Living in March/April of this year) and needs an experienced pet owner to help out with some of her more averse behaviors. Nova needs a home with a fenced in yard and either no dogs or a dog that is larger than her (>70 lbs). She engages in a lot of mouth play, which has resulted in some accidental injuries to our smaller dog.

She is extremely food motivated- great for training, but she has to have a slow feeder to avoid stomach aches. She does not show any aggression towards kids, but she has not had up close interactions with many kids. She isn't the most spatially aware dog, so kids 12+ would be better for her."

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/44760670-glen-burnie-maryland-labrador-retriever-mix

31/05/2025

Our Student of the Week is Johnny the Australian Shepherd!

Johnny's got it all going on -- stunning good looks, a winning personality, and whip-smart. He's only been to our Day Training Daycare 4 times and he's learning everything at lightening speed! Like a lot of Aussies, Johnny lives to work and loves to please -- this is not a breed for the average pet owner, as they crave having a job and Johnny is no exception!

Because he picks up on things very quickly, he's already made great progress with his heeling, recalls, and staying on Place. He's also very social and he loves to play with Poppy and Indy. One of the things he does that really melts our hearts is when he leans into you all sweet-like when sitting at heel, as if to say, "Aren't I just the best boy EVER?" Yes you are, Johnny, you're a very good boy! 😘

30/05/2025

It's time for another Boop the Snoot! How can you pick a favorite??

Give some love to these perfect creatures who make our days so much better!

23/05/2025

If we could make every potential dog owner understand one thing, it would be *where* to get a dog or puppy. Training is critical for future success with your family or working dog, but you have to start with the right foundation and the right genetics. That starts with where you get your dog and what kind of dog you select.

Remember, if you are thinking of getting a new dog or puppy, and would like professional help with what to look for, we are always happy to help guide you in the right direction!

A common source of the behavior problems our clients come to us for help with is that they have chosen a dog that either was a poor match for their lifestyle, or has health or temperament problems due to genetics and/or their litter was not raised in an ideal environment. It’s easy to understand h...

16/05/2025

Our Student of the Week is Corduroy!

Corduroy is a super friendly, happy-go-lucky guy who plays great with just about everyone. He's a regular visitor at our daycare since he was a wee pup, and also completed private lessons with us so his family learned how to work with him at home, too.

He's made some really great progress lately with his recalls when out in the playgroups, which is so impressive given how much he loves to play with his friends! His favorite thing is to play in the sand tires to play hide & seek or wrestle!

Overall he aims to please and he's tons of fun to train; we love having him around and we've seen so much improvement in his general obedience and listening skills since he's started coming to Day Training Daycare with us!

We added some cute videos of him in the comments 🥰

09/05/2025

Leash Free Living Spring/Summer Holiday Hours - on the following dates:

🇺🇸 Memorial Day (5/26)

🇺🇸 Independence Day (7/4)

🇺🇸 Labor Day (9/1)

We will be CLOSED for all classes, lessons, and Day Training/Dog School. Have fun this summer with your pup!

09/05/2025

Nokey (Dog School alumni) putting the work in!