It is important to redirect the urge to chase ; the consequences of your dog continuing this behavior can be serious, especially if he were ever to get off his leash. While most dogs would stop as soon as they caught up to the runner or cyclist, there are dogs who would nip or who may inflict major harm with deeper bites or a full-on takedown.
Keep in mind, too, that the cyclist or runner being chased doesn't know if your dog is friendly or threatening, and may respond by kicking or hurting your dog in self-defense. Putting an end to chase behavior keeps your dog and the people he's sharing the road with safe.
Dogs who chase should always be secured on a sturdy leash set at a certain length and never on a retractable leash or long line. An alternative for flatter-faced dogs is a front-clip harness. If your dog has a history of biting people or if his behavior seems truly aggressive or predatory, the situation is much more serious. You should consult with a veterinary behaviorist or a certified dog trainer for strategies on handling this situation. At first they will simply bark while chasing you but sooner or later they will end up biting you.
It is important to correct this type of behavior as soon as possible, so that it does not take hold in the mind of our dog and think that it is something normal or that it is fine. We must not forget that not only is our dog endangered, but it can bite or cause an accident to third parties, something really serious.
From Proactiveproducts, we are going to explain how we can prevent our dog from having this type of behavior, the steps to follow to correct it and the best tips so that it never happens again. Always bearing in mind that we must insist for several weeks so that he learns the lesson well. At general levels and with minor exceptions, it is usual for the dog to do it out of territoriality or fear. So the first thing we must find out is if our dog feels scared when a bike, a runner or a car passes by.
If it is not scared, it is a case of territoriality in which the dog simply sees the runner , bike or car as a stranger trying to pass through its territory. Obviously the dog will feel the need to defend its territory and will be thrown towards them barking and finally biting.
If it is out of fear, it is even but since a frightened dog can easily panic and be completely unpredictable. The end result was my bike flipping over completely and landing on top of me. Of course, by that time, the dog had returned to its yard. A woman was walking her dog on a long leash on the same side of the path as us, but walking towards us.
The dog, who was on her right, crossed in front of her and bolted towards me. I thought I was going to trip, or he was going to nip at me, so I fell and skidded on the path and then my friend landed on top of me. I am so sore from my fall and pile up.
I definitely tweaked some muscles. And have ping-pong ball-sized swelling plus bruises and scrapes. Anyway, the dog probably was going to do no harm, but it got close enough to me that I became startled. The owner should have had the dog closer to her right hip. I was maybe feet away from the dog. It was with another runner and on leash but not running very straight. The owner was letting it run towards me. It was clearly trying to lunge at my ankles. I ran faster and moved away from the dog!
The owner seemed fairly oblivious. Realize that having a strange dog running up to you can be as intimidating as seeing a linebacker speeding in a collision path with you. When people approach I call my dogs, stand off to the side, and have the dogs sit or lie down while looking at me so that the runners know the dogs are well-behaved and will stick with me. Secondly, even if your dog is on leash you should pay attention to your surroundings.
Have treats and reward for focusing on you. It may help. Even if your dog is a barking struggling mess, the runner will appreciate the fact that you are trying to control your dog. Even before this, if you spot a dog off leash, shout to the owner to call their dog. Tell them why. Now, if you are attacked or charged by a dog, stand stationary with your arms pulled in to your body and avoid staring at the dog. Once the dog has calmed down you can back away slowly.
Avoid turning your back because fearful dogs tend to bite when your back is turned. If the dog knocks you down roll into a tight ball, placing your hands behind your neck. In all cases avoid screaming and flailing like wounded prey. If your dog does run after someone or cause someone to be angry, apologize profusely. It was your fault. Then fix the problem.
If you find that your dog has an issue with runners or cyclists, it may be time for some training. Arousal and aggression are on a continuum. Every dog owner wants others to like their dog at least a little. But in order to do so, we have to teach our dogs to be polite and, well, likeable to others.
Once runners realize that pet owners can keep their dogs under control, they can breathe easy and take the time to appreciate dogs and their owners. Tags: aggression , arousal , arousal continuum , dog , dog aggression to people , dog bites , dogs , general aggression , manage behavior , off leash , on leash , runners , territorial aggression. At the first site of a runner I have my dog sit beside me and praise him and give hima treat as he lets the runners pass.
Herding Group breeds are also particularly prone to chasing bicycles, skateboarders, and runners, as it awakens their instinctual desire to gather and herd livestock. The desire to chase is inherent to many dogs and is a highly self-rewarding behavior, but because some dogs enjoy it so much, it can be extra challenging to train them not to do it.
One key to successfully training dogs not to chase is to teach them to curb their chasing impulse before it starts. It will only encourage your pup to think you are playing — and that will likely prolong the chase. Leashes and treats are your friends when trying to train your dog not to chase. Even if you have a well-fenced backyard, if you have a dog who is prone to taking off after birds or squirrels, it will help to practice being on-leash.
Treat any opportunity you take your dog outside, even for a quick potty break, as an opportunity to train. If your dog is very toy-motivated, bring a toy into the yard, and you can reward them with the opportunity to play with that. The key is to make yourself more rewarding and exciting than whatever your dog wants to chase.
When your dog begins to focus on you while leashed, even with squirrels present, you can start to let the pup off-leash in your fenced yard. And be sure to put them back on-leash if birds or squirrels make an appearance. Reward your dog for staying near you and ignoring distractions, then practice in gradually more distracting environments as your dog gains more confidence and ability to focus around distractions.
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