Many dog breeds were originally bred for hunting and chasing. Dog breeds such as the Shetland Sheepdog, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, and the Greyhound were once raised to chase after prey.

Even though this is an age-old instinct developed from its days in the wild, dogs become so obsessed with chasing anything and everything so much so that it can reach a level where chasing meant being exposed to danger. This behavior mirrors one’s inability to dominate and control his dog.

Your dog may have graduated with flying honors from obedience school but this uncontrollable behavior of chasing anything that catches its attention certainly warrants another dog training session. Until one is able to learn to control a dog that loves to chase, the dog should never be left off-leash.

Leash training is very important for dogs. A dog that runs and pulls its owner or dog walker in all directions is certainly one handful and can be quite dangerous particularly when it is a large breed dog. Try to slow down the dog by have him sit still before continuing with your walk.

When you go on your regular walks, bring along your dog’s favorite toy, and catch his attention by throwing it in front of him when you see that he is distracted with something and is about to give chase.

Dogs are highly intelligent creatures and if you are consistent with your training, your dog will realize that you are not pleased when he goes on a chase.