Off-leash training gives you the skills and control to handle your dog without a leash, even in distracting public places like beaches and parks. If the safety of your dog is important, and you want to be able to take your dog anywhere, off-leash training is a must. Basic On-Leash Training is a prerequisite. Never hit or yell at your dog. But that's not the only reason that verbal and physical abuse can never be a part of the relationship between you and your dog.
Abuse destroys love and trust in dogs as well as people.