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What to do to stop a dog from rushing at cars: a detailed guide to action
23.04.2024 08:50
Cars, like all other moving objects, arouse genuine interest in dogs.
However, such irrepressible curiosity is fraught with unpleasant consequences for the animal and its owner.
Let's quickly find out how to wean a dog from rushing at passing cars.
Prohibition
If the pet is well-mannered, then a command like "No", "No", "Come to me" will be enough for it. Having heard the order, the animal will abandon the idea of rushing at the car.
However, this method does not work with puppies or undisciplined adult dogs.
Control
If your pet's behavior needs to be corrected while in potentially dangerous places for the dog, keep it on a leash.
The leash should be short so that you, as the dog's owner, have the opportunity to react in time. It is worth saying the prohibiting command and fixing the dog in place at the same time.
At the same time, do not jerk or tighten the leash sharply - just limit your pet's physical activity.
Negative reinforcement
You can also break a dog of a bad habit with the help of a small staging - every time the dog barks at a moving car, for example, a loud and unpleasant sound should be heard.
Switching attention
Since dogs often exhibit this unwanted response as a result of the need to chase an elusive object, try to redirect your dog's attention to a ball or stick when you see a car - simply throw it in the opposite direction from the approaching vehicle.
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