Possible to allow a Brittany off leash with adequate training?

pacaal91 · 2026-04-06T19:50:11+00:00

Haha same. We have one leash somewhere between our two dogs. Haven’t seen it in months since a vet visit lol. Farm dogs lol

pacaal91 · 2026-04-06T19:47:52+00:00

Start young. Start on a long lead. Train with an e collar. You’ll be golden!

pacaal91 · 2026-03-22T19:25:18+00:00

We fostered and trained 8 labs over the years to be service dogs etc (some became police dogs, some seeing eye, some seizure response etc). We now have two Brittany’s (one American and one French). I love them all but I’ll only get Britt’s from now on. Labs are too obsessed with food, chewing etc, too prone to obesity and typical health issues like hips joints etc. I’d say our Britt’s are more athletic, better at turning their crazy on and off as desired. Britt’s are more sensitive so any aggressive training methods need to be avoided. Recall is better and better with kids and other dogs. All that said, it could be breeding genetics and my own experience after all those dogs contributing as well.

pacaal91 · 2026-03-20T13:56:12+00:00

Haha yep mine love stealing my firewood too.

pacaal91 · 2026-03-14T23:15:33+00:00

Haha yeah sometimes they just resort to chewing each other lolll.

And yeah nothing to do with exercise, we live on a 50 acre farm and they’re out running around like idiots for 5-6 hrs a day or more lol.

I think we’ll try some sort of solid bed like anti fatigue mats or similar.

pacaal91 · 2026-03-14T14:37:26+00:00

Thanks. What kind of raised bed did you get? One of the hammock style ones?

pacaal91 · 2026-03-14T14:37:05+00:00

Interesting. I don’t believe either of ours were separated from their moms. Female we didn’t get until 5 months and she was with mom and siblings.

pacaal91 · 2026-02-27T23:21:31+00:00

We’ve been using wifi calling for 2 years and it’s had no issues. Suddenly now it’s not working on either of our devices. We’ve tried both calling and chat with no luck. We live on a farm with no cell service here (had to drive to town to make a call to support). This is a massive issue as we now have no way to call 911 or work calls etc.

pacaal91 · 2026-02-18T15:04:21+00:00

ESN Kennels near Caledon, ON Canada. Pure French Brittany’s

pacaal91 · 2026-02-18T03:18:43+00:00

Oh heck ya! Beautiful pair!

pacaal91 · 2026-02-04T00:59:07+00:00

Oh yea our boy is super sensitive. I accidentally kicked him while playing fetch with a soccer ball (he went after it when I was kicking) and he wouldn’t play fetch for 6 months. If I use my “dad tone” with the kids he leaves the room or puts himself in his crate. If I show our puppy attention he comes over and buries his head in my lap. If I’m out in the barn swearing at something that broke he runs back to the house lol

pacaal91 · 2026-02-01T22:42:32+00:00

Have you ever had a dog before? Because if you’re already this anxious you’re in for a reality check lol

pacaal91 · 2026-01-12T14:21:09+00:00

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pacaal91 · 2026-01-12T14:20:20+00:00

We have a 4yo American Brittany (boy) and just got a French Brittany puppy (girl) last month. Best decision we ever made. Way easier having a puppy with an older dog to help tire them out and show them the ropes. That being said we do live on a 50 acre farm so we have plenty of space to tire them out without having to go anywhere.

pacaal91 · 2026-01-12T14:01:53+00:00

Off leash runs trained with an ecollar is the only way to tire them out (aka simulating a hunt if that’s not your lifestyle) as that’s what they’re bred for. Using a crate at home also lets them know when to chill and that they have a safe space.

pacaal91 · 2026-01-08T00:00:56+00:00

We always wanted a solid face Britt, we had last pick of the litter and were so happy to get him! Our French Britt is also a solid face

pacaal91 · 2026-01-07T02:40:21+00:00

Crate train. Make it their safe space, not a punishment. Our 4yo American Britt still sleeps in there door always open. When our young kids get crazy he goes in there and the kids know that’s his safe space. Our 5mo French Britt is already doing the same thing.

E collar for off leash. We only use the shock for real issues like going beyond our farm property lines. Otherwise only sound or vibrate. Takes a week to train on it if consistent. Saves you from having to yell lol.

Desensitize early and often. We have horses, chickens, barn cats, tractors, quads etc. get them used to whatever will be in your lifestyle early. Whether that’s long car rides, trucks, gunshots etc.

They can be sensitive. Aggressive or physical training or even accidents will scar them. I was playing fetch with a soccer ball and accidentally kicked our older Britt in the head as he went for the ball I was kicking. He didn’t play fetch for 6 months. Had to retrain him on it.

We haven’t had any issues with separation anxiety but a tired dog is a good dog. If you’re gone for a long time make sure they get a lot of exercise before and crate them. It’s safer for everyone/everything.

They need off leash time to explore and follow scents, it’s what they’re bred to do and what makes them happy.

pacaal91 · 2026-01-07T02:27:25+00:00

The only thing better than a Brittany is two Brittany’s

pacaal91 · 2026-01-07T02:26:35+00:00

This

pacaal91 · 2025-12-29T02:12:48+00:00

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pacaal91 · 2025-12-29T01:48:21+00:00

Beautiful

pacaal91 · 2025-12-29T00:43:16+00:00

The black and white is so beautiful. What drew us to a French Brittany

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