Until you have learned to control your canine buddy’s instinct to chase, don’t ever let him off-leash. It's unsafe for your pooch and the person or animal he is pursuing.

Here are some basic restraining methods that you can use to keep a tight rein on a pet that’s fond of chasing:

Train your pooch to focus on you

Getting your dog’s attention and keeping it, is important. You need to show your pet you are the alpha leader and you are in control of the situation. Before taking a walk, make sure to catch his attention.

Leash Training

If your dog tends to run and pull the leash in all directions when you’re out walking, it’s time to show him who’s the boss. When he starts acting up, command him to sit still for a bit before you continue walking.

Distraction

When you see that something has caught your dog’s attention, distract him with a toy by throwing it in front of him.

If you are dealing with any aggressive behavior of your pet, you should seek professional help from a Vancouver vet and get more information.