3 Tips to Stop Your Dog Chasing – Instant Success

Instinctively, dogs love to chase things or human beings that are moving. You may have encountered an incident where your beloved pet chased after a runner on the street. This must be very traumatic for both you and the runner; you are afraid that you would lose your dog and the runner is afraid that the dog will bite him.

While dog chasing is a natural behavior and the act itself may not be harming to others and your dog, it may land him in an accident as he chases someone across the road. It is therefore important that you know how to stop dog chasing.

Many dog owners choose to take the easy way out by confining their dogs to indoor boundaries. This is only a quick fix. If you want to curb your dog’s chasing behavior, you need to engage him in training.

Using Treats or Toys

A simple training session that you can plan is to use treats and toys as the substitute for a moving thing. The aim of the session is to train your dog so that he doesn’t run off as he pleases. Start by taking his favorite toys and treats and place them about 15 feet away. You will notice that he has the urge to run to the treats. When he does so, you need to shout out the usual command you use to get him to stay where he is. You may or may not have to repeat this for several times before he perfects it.

Once he has understood the command, you can get a partner to start running around your house or an open space. When your dog begins to chase after your partner, execute the same command. He will then know that he is not allowed to chase after the moving person. Try this with moving objects such as a car or bicycle.

Get Him To Focus His Attention On You

Keep your dog on a leash and then bring him out. Get your partner to run past you. Your dog will want to chase after your partner. Without giving him much reaction time, grab his attention by saying his name once. If he is distracted and he shifts his attention to you, reward him. If however he is still obsessed with the moving person, you should start running away from the partner. Do this until he responds to your cues.

Get a Water Pistol

Water pistols are a great tool for shocking your dog. It is also a more humane substitute for shock collars. Get your partner to start jogging or moving around while holding the pistol in his hand. As the dog begins to chase after her, she should come to a sudden halt and turn to squirt the dog. She should also execute the “No” command. This way, your dog will get a shock and in time he will know better than to chase after moving things.

These are three tips that you can use to stop dog chasing. Patience is the key if you want to curb your dog’s natural behavior.