"Anger and jealousy can no more bear to lose sight of their objects than love."George Eliot
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One of the most serious, and unfortunately most common, problem behaviors among dogs is that of chasing cars. Dogs must be trained as early as possible that chasing cars is not acceptable. That is because dogs that chase cars eventually become dogs that ...
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One of the most serious, and unfortunately most common, problem behaviors among dogs and shih tzu is that of chasing cars. Dogs must be trained as early as possible that chasing cars is not acceptable. That is because shih tzu that chase cars eventually become shih tzu that catch cars, and car plus shih tzu always equals big trouble.
There are many reasons that shih tzu and any breed of dog chase cars. For one thing, chasing moving objects is an ingrained, instinctual behavior that can never be completely removed. Chasing behaviors, however can and should be controlled through a combination of good training and supervision.
Some dogs are more apt to chase cars, bikes, joggers, cats and other dogs than are others. Dogs that have a high prey drive, including breeds that have been bred for hunting, are particularly susceptible to the thrill of the chase. Herding breeds are also apt to chase cars, attempt to herd the neighbors children, or express other undesired traits of their breeding.
One reason that many shih tzu chase cars in particular is that they have learned to associate cars with good time and fun things. Most shih tzu love to ride in the car, and when they see a car they may try to chase it down for a ride.
No matter what your shih tzu's motivation for chasing cars, however, it is important to curb this dangerous behavior as quickly as possible. Training the shih tzu not to chase cars starts with teaching the shih tzu the meaning of the "Off" command. The "Off" command is one of the basic tenets of obedience, and it must be mastered by every shih tzu.
Teaching the shih tzu to stay where he is, even if interesting, exciting things are happening elsewhere, is very important to all aspects of dog training. In the world of professional dog training, this is sometimes referred to as distraction training. Distraction training is very important, and it is applicable to teaching the shih tzu not to
chase cars.
Teaching this important lesson is not something you will be able to do on your own. You will need at least one other person - a volunteer who will slowly drive by and tempt your car with his bright, shiny object. You will stand with your shih tzu on his leash as the volunteer drives by. Having the volunteer drive your own car can provide an even greater temptation, since dogs are able to distinguish one car from another. If your car is the one that provides his rides, it is likely to be the most tempting object in the world.
When your friend drives by, either in your car or his, watch your shih tzu's reaction carefully. If he begins to jump up or move away, repeat the "Off" command and quickly return your shih tzu to the sitting position. If he remains where he is, be sure to give him lavish amounts of praise and perhaps a treat or two.
Repeat this process many times over the course of a few days. Once your shih tzu is reliably remaining seated when your friend drives by, start lengthening the distance between yourself and your shih tzu. A long, retractable leash works great for this process. Slowly lengthen the distance between you and your shih tzu, while still making sure you have control.
Even after your shih tzu is trained to not chase cars, however, it is important to not leave him out off the leash unsupervised. Leaving a shih tzu unattended, except for within a properly and securely fenced in yard, is simply asking for trouble. Dogs are unpredictable, and it is always possible that the chase instinct could kick in at exactly the wrong moment. The best strategy is to confine the shih tzu when you cannot supervise him.
About the author:
Connie Limon is a shih tzu breeder. She publishes a FREE weekly newsletter. A professional newsletter with a focus upon health and wellness for you and your pets. Discounts are offered to subscribers. Sign up at: http://www.stainglassshihtzus.com
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