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CHASING & RECALL |
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Puppies are social pack animals who quickly grow into hunters - so what could be more natural than chasing squirrels, rabbits or even the neighbour's cat? Far worse, chasing farm animals can bring a death sentence on a dog.
- Try to focus your puppy.s chase instincts onto inanimate objects such as a ball or Kong toy, which he can then pick up and retrieve
- When walking be exciting, play with puppy or use titbits to focus his attention on you rather than upon potential chase subjects
- Keep puppy on a long or extending lead and allow joggers, cyclists, etc to pass at a reasonable distance
- Introduce puppy to cats and encourage amicable interactions using shared titbits. Try to also introduce your puppy to livestock at an early age (but make sure you have the owner.s permission).
- If puppy exhibits a strong desire to chase, seek professional help
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