How To Stop Your Dog From Chasing

Chasing, whether it be cats, cars or even people, is something most dogs love to do. Unfortunately though, despite dogs that chase generally not actually hurting whatever it is that they chase, they still can cause themselves or others some harm in the process.

It is very irresponsible of owners to allow their dogs the opportunity to chase. So, it is important that, as the dogs owner, you see it how others see it, as annoying and dangerous. Don’t worry though, it is something that can be corrected with a little time and effort.

Different breeds of dogs have a stronger instinct in chasing than other dogs but, whichever you breed you have, the behavior can’t be stopped by simply yelling at or hitting your dog.

Don’t let your dog be in situations that that make it easy for him to chase his favorite things. Keep him on a leash or in a fenced yard if necessary. Until you have learnt to predict your dogs behavior and have trained it obey your commands, this must be done to ensure no danger comes to your dog or those who share an environment with it.

To prevent them from chasing an owner needs to understand his dogs cues. It is common for dogs to give some indication, such as a prolonged stare or a lifted leg, before they set off after something. Once you know what it is that your dog does, you can act before it does. You should be able to find this out fairly quickly as dogs are creatures of habit.

The obeying of basic commands is necessary for a dog to stop chasing. At the very least, your dog needs to respond to two – sit down and come here. It will be much easier to stop your dog from chasing once he understands and responds to these.

So, how do you train a dog to obey voice commands? First you need to find something that the dog really likes, such as a toy or treat. Place it about 10 ft. from the dog, and then allow it to go towards it. As it starts to move, command it to either sit down or come to you. When it obeys your command, speak in a warm tone to it and let it have the toy or treat.

After having done this with just you and your dog, ask a friend for their assistance. Have your friend jog by you whilst waving a toy or treat and see what the dogs reaction is. Should the dog start to chase then give a firm command to it to come back to you or to sit down. Once it obeys your command, give it the reward.

Patience is necessary, but, with a little persistence, this approach always works. Remain positive and determined and you should have the problem solved within a week.

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