How to train a dog not to chase?
Anika Gislason
2025-06-28 04:04:34
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Hunting and herding breeds in particular have been bred over centuries to have a strong chase instinct. However almost every dog has a natural tendency toward some chase, or predatory behaviour, and this can be triggered by something they see, smell or hear. In the wrong situation, chasing or predatory behaviour can be dangerous. However, dogs that do not have an outlet for this behaviour can become frustrated, and often find other potentially harmful ways of expressing it, so the key is to try and provide your dog with alternative ways to chase, but in an appropriate and safe way.
For dogs who already have a high prey drive, there are a number of toys and activities which can help redirect this behaviour in a safe and fun way.
You could use a flirt pole which mimics the movement of a prey animal.
Long chaser-type tug toys can come on a bungee cord or a material line with a fluffy toy on the end.
Teaching your dog to fetch a toy can be a good way to encourage running after the toy, grabbing a moving item and then crucially, coming back to you.
As well as letting our dogs get their desire to chase out of their system in a safe way, we can also manage situations where they might come across sights, sounds and smells that could trigger the behaviour.
Start working on building up your dog’s focus and recall, but in less distracting environments first.
Keep your dog on a harness and long-line lead while working on their recall and teaching them to focus on you around possible chase distractions.
Guido Bosco
2025-06-28 01:58:27
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In just 1 hour I can show you how to cure a dog’s chasing habits for life. Conventional methods often can’t work when training a dog not to chase sheep. The crime is often committed a long way from the owner, meaning that when it is caught there is no association in the animal’s mind between the offence and the reprimand. Punishing the dog in this situation is not a positive action and results in distress for the pet and increasing desperation on the part of the owner. I have my own flock of sheep and a dedicated paddock for teaching, always with the owner present. You may need to call to discuss your dog and the problems you are facing so that I recommend the best course of action.
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