Chasing, whether it be cats, cars or even people, is something most dogs love to do. Dogs generally see this as something fun to do, and don’t mean any harm by it, but, the fact is, that by chasing they invoke fear in others and can cause unintentional accidents.
Allowing your dog to chase anything is an irresponsible thing to do. 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. With dogs who regularly chase after things, this may mean having to keep it on a leash or within a fenced yard. Keep your dog and those in the surrounding area safe until you learnt to predict his behavior and you have him trained to obey your commands.
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. You need to teach your dog some basic commands to start with, such as sit down and come here. Once your dog understands these skills it will be easier to stop him from chasing.
So, lets now look at how to train a dog to do what you tell it to do. First you need to find something that the dog really likes, such as a toy or treat. Place your chosen item 10ft from the dog and wait for it to start approaching it. Then either command it to come or sit down. After it has done what you want, say okay and let it have the toy or treat.
After having done this with just you and your dog, ask a friend for their assistance. Your dog should be standing or sitting by you, then your friend should past waving a toy or treat in their hand. If it starts to chase then give the dog the command to either sit down or come. On obeying your command, give it the reward. Should it ignore you and continue to chase then be sure not to give it a reward, even if you feel sorry for it.
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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