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Are you tired of running after your dog whenever he starts chasing things? Some dogs do like to chase objects such as cars, people and other animals which will make it difficult for you to take your dog out for a leisurely walk. When your dog starts chasing everything he sees, he is put in harm’s way as he may be hit by a car when chasing a cat or ball across the road. If you have a dog that is always chasing things the first step is to retrain your dog to obey your commands so that he stops or comes to you straight away on your command as soon as he shows signs of wanting to run off. Teach him the stay, come and heel commands.Have him focus on you during walk time. Your dog needs to pay attention to you all the time so they won't start looking for things to chase after. This means you will need to be a strong leader and dog must understand that you are the leader of the pack and he needs to listen to your commands only. Ensure your dog knows to walk correctly with the leash. Give the leash a tug if you notice they get the yrge to chase something. This will in still discipline into your pet and have them understand that you don't approve of there chasing behavior. Take your dog’s favourite toy with you on your walk or find a stick that he can focus on and then run after when you throw it (in an area with no cars or distractions). This way he will be focused on this object and not on other objects to chase. Reward him when he comes back to you with the object so that he learns this is positive behavior. Take another person with you as well. They can walk along side or ride a bike. If your pet attempts to take off get the other person to spray water at them (With a water bottle) and give a firm "NO" whilst doing this. This method might not work on all dogs as it may agitate your pet further. Never hit or hurt your dog if he does start chasing. Dog’s respond well to positive reinforcement so ensure he’s rewarded when he does listen to your commands and stops or comes back on your command. You can also start training your dog early with specific dog clicker training. This is a great way to train your beloved pet to respond to you better. Training your pet to obey your dog training commands and not to chase is important for both of your safety. When you have mastered this, you will have the confidence to walk your dog and he will be happy knowing you are the leader.
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