Stop Dog Chasing
Chasing is a normal behavior for dogs which means that it can be very difficult to stop. If you have one of the hound breeds, in particular, such as a Greyhound, you may have a real problem teaching your dog not to chase small animals. Dogs can also chase bicyclists, joggers and even cars so this can be a very dangerous behavior. Here are some suggestions to help you stop dog chasing.
Leash Your Dog
The single most effective way to stop your dog from undesirable chasing behavior is to keep him leashed. Although this may be inconvenient for you and your dog, it is effective. As long as you have control of your dog on a leash he can’t chase anyone or anything. Of course, it’s always possible that your dog may get away from you or escape from your yard. In that case, try some of these other suggestions.
Teach Your Dog To Come
One of the most important lessons you can teach your dog is to come when called. If your dog knows the come command then he should leave off chasing things when you call him. It is easy to teach a dog to come but it can take weeks and months to perfect it so your dog comes to you each and every time you (more…)