How to Stop a Dog From Chasing Cars

By Tippy

Instructions

Step 1:
Train your dog by recruiting a friend to drive around your block while you hold your pooch on a long leash. When he begins to run after the car, give the leash a sharp tug, startling and stopping him. Don’t jerk him so hard you hurt him. Employ this method once a day for 15 minutes to give him the message.
Step 2:
Soak him down. Not with the hose--with water balloons. Once again, you’ll need the help of a friend. Choose one with a car your dog won’t recognize. As your dog nears the car, slow down and begin throwing water balloons on the ground just in front of him. Repeat this technique every day.
Step 3:
Sound off. If your aim with water balloons is poor, consider using an air horn or a device intended to generate loud noises to startle your dog when he chases cars. Hide in the backseat as your friend drives by, and when your dog nears the car, stick the device out and give him a dose of ear-splitting sound. Repeat until he discovers chasing cars is very unpleasant.
Step 4:
Exercise your dog to release some of his pent-up energy. Some dogs chase cars out of boredom. Grab a ball and toss it to your pooch to encourage him to get his exercise in a more productive manner.
Step 5:
Fence him in. Unfortunately, some dogs will chase cars despite your best efforts to stop them. Avoid an accident by keeping him in a fence.

Tips & Warnings

Notify the neighbors of your impending dog training so they won't call the police when someone drives by every day and throws water balloons at your dog or repeatedly blasts an air horn.
Don’t keep a dog on a leash. They can become tangled and strangle themselves.
A dog that chases cars may cause a motorist to swerve and crash. You may be liable for the trouble your dog causes.

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