It is common to see dogs in the streets, chasing and / or barking at cars, motorcycles, and including bicycles, so if your dog usually does it, you need to know that there are different reasons why this behavior occurs, which each require a different therapy.
In this article we will explain the reason why dogs chase motorcycles, vehicles and / or bicyclesWe will also say what must be done in each case to prevent this behavior from spreading and becoming dangerous.
Aggression out of fear
At the beginning of this behavior, if you know interpret canine language, your dog will opt for defensive postures, stay still or try to run away; However, when you can't do it, begin to actively defend, through barking, growling, chasing and in certain cases, attacks.
Dealing with this kind of aggressiveness is not easy because it is necessary to work in parallel, management guidelines and behavior change sessions under the supervision of an expert. In this case, several guidelines to use would be:
- Doing behavior change sessions within a controlled environment, in order to positively associate the presence of vehicles, bicycles and / or motorcycles.
- Use a safe harness next to a leash in public places, to prevent any possible accident and in very serious cases it would be necessary to use a muzzle.
- Prevent the presence of those stimuli that generate fear, walking the dog during the quietest hours of the day and keeping a safe distance where the dog does not react.
- Try do not scold, force or punish the dog in case they react negatively, because you will increase their stress and aggravate the association of what generates fear.
- Allow him to run away, so that the dog does not react negatively.
Territorial aggressiveness
La territorial aggressiveness It is usually common in those dogs whose homes have a garden through which and through their senses, they can appreciate the presence or approach of different stimuli towards their territory.
In this case, normally the dogs bark and pounce on the door, walls, etc., it being necessary to mention that in these cases, the dogs will bark in alarm, quickly and continuously and will not only bark in front of the presence of bicycles, vehicles or motorcycles, but in addition to people or other dogs.
Likewise, in this case, behavior change sessions, where the vocalization and self-control of the dog will be worked on. Under the guidance of an expert, you will work the dog's safety zone, that is, the distance at which it does not react and based on this, you will begin to work the approaches, helping to reinforce relaxed and serene attitudes.
Gambling behavior
It is the behavior of puppies that are going through the period of socialization, of approximately 2 months. It is possible that in these cases they persecute for different reasons, such as, little enrichment and / or stimulation, due to an unconscious reinforcement of its owner, by imitation, boredom, etc ...
It is essential do not reinforce the persecution, because it could endanger the life of the puppy if a vehicle hits it; Likewise, it is necessary to use a leash when being in public places, in addition to taking walks in safe environments, encouraging him to sniff and play, not only with you but also with other dogs.
Ignoring the inappropriate behavior, that is, the pursuit in order to positively reinforce the tranquility, the serene walks and the appropriate moments of play.
Predatory aggression
La predatory aggressiveness It is usually an instinctive and innate behavior in dogs and is one of the most difficult to work with. Which is presented in an unemotional way before cars, bicycles, people and even other dogs.
Es predatory aggressiveness at the moment when the dog carries out a whole hunting sequence: exploration, surveillance, pursuit, capture and finally, death. In this case, it is essential to use a strap and a muzzle.