It is an interesting factor. Most of the habits our dogs have as puppies tend to be more adorable when they don’t have the ability to follow them. Nibbling on our shoes is adorable until they get old and break them. The same is true for running after cats or cars. They can’t reach them, so it’s adorable.

But, by laughing and taking photos of the dog running after cats or cars as a puppy, and never stopping the laundry, you are only allowing it to continue and exposing your dog to greater risk as he ages.

The cause of the persecution

Domestic dogs chase for several good reasons. Apart from them they have a natural hunting instinct that informs them to run after the prey. The cat can trigger that instinct, and whether or not the pet dog does harm to the cat, he will continue to chase it as long as the “prey” runs away.

This is also true for cars. Since they are loud and continually passing by and trigger your dog’s senses quickly, they will run after them. His bark scares away the motorized vehicle, correct? The simple proven fact that a motor vehicle is mobile only pushes this behavior into them much deeper, making it more difficult to change.

Solving the chase problem:

Regardless of how ingrained you may be or how adorable you may have been before, you will encounter significant dangers any time your dog wants to run after cats or cars. The risk of chasing cars should be quite apparent. The dog forgets the need to stay on the trails and can quickly put itself in danger.

However, the exact same thing can probably be said for cats. The chased cat may want to take on his dog, which will cause a lot of damage if the two of you are not very careful. Plus, a cat and dog can cause a lot of devastation throughout your home when you’re not around, especially with the cat’s agility. Therefore, it is vital that you stop them as quickly as possible.

Here are some great tips:

1. Controlled Instruction – To begin with, you need to teach your pet dog, at home, in a very controlled environment so that it can follow instructions while encountering interruptions. Domestic dogs have to focus to follow your cues, which require quiet, familiar surroundings.

Instruct your pet to come to your side, sit on a leash, and focus only on you while you are in the house. Then change his instructions to walking on a leash outside the house. Only if your dog can follow directions both inside and on the leash should you let him go.

2. How you can practice: It is essential that you practice in an environment where your dog cannot be injured. Introducing your pet dog to a cat inside your home could be a great way to test his ability to remain relaxed and submissive. Be sure to practice it in a closed room, with minimal distractions.

Keep the dog on the leash at the same time so he doesn’t get too excited. Leave room for the cat to run away if necessary, and then allow the two of you to meet. Do exactly the same thing by using a jogger or bike outside the house, having them jog, or walk the dog with him while he leads him on the leash to see how he responds.

3. Safe Vehicles and Environments: Vehicles would be the biggest problem and really should be resolved early in life. Do that by making sure your pet never gets the chance to chase them. Instruct him to sit heel-to-heel on the curbs and only sniff or investigate, but only with your permission.

Successful pet dog training will begin and end with you understanding how to trigger the appropriate behaviors and control the inappropriate types. The best illustration of this that you will really see is when it comes to running or chasing anything. Dogs love to run after them; handle that and you’ll know he’s been paying attention.