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This sounds like 2 issues to me. First, bond with your dog by spending quality time together. Take him/her on walks, run around in the back yard, play with toys, teach tricks and obedience with treats, etc. Always use lots of praise when the dog does something well. Don't yell or spank with they mess up, just a firm tone of voice and redirect to something positive. THAT is how to bond with your dog. Now, as for letting your dog off lead, he/she needs to be well-trained. I recommend a good obedience trainer. Also, check your local laws to make sure whether or not there is a leash law where you live. If so, your dog is not allowed to be off leash and has to be contained within a yard, on a lead, in a house and under your immediate control. Dog parks not included. A dog has to be VERY well-trained to be trusted off lead, as you never know what could trigger their attention - a squirrel or rabbit, another dog, a cat, a person, a scary noise.
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