Why do dogs run after joggers?
Elijah Swaniawski
2025-06-28 04:41:58
Count answers: 8
Dogs should never be in a position where they can chase and potentially injure people who are simply passing by the property. But on a deeper level, why do some dogs even want to do this? An evolutionary trait drives dogs to give chase. They have evolved as predators. They inherently want to chase things — animals or, in some cases, objects like cars — that are moving quickly. They may see people walk by the house all day and not react, but seeing you out for an afternoon jog triggers that part of the dog’s brain that tells them it needs to chase you down.
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