Hi Regans mum here, Regan has taken up chasing cars not a good idea I am recently out of two plaster's really don't want to have any more also I don't want any nasty vet's bills and I certainly don't want Regan to be injured and when he pulls you towards a moving car it is scary!!

On a very busy road he seems ok have sat on the A5 in rush hour at a bus stop and he was chilled out just laying there,but on a quieter road where it is not constant traffic well to be honest he is a nightmare and I would really appreciate any advice on how to stop him, he is getting bigger and stronger so I need to have this under control asap.

Any help is appreciated....thanks.

Are you using any sort of headcollar to control Regan?

I have used Pet Corrector very successfully with Duke to stop him chasing cats & motorbikes! Pet Corrector is just compressed air in a can that makes a loud noise. As soon as it distracts the dog then praise. Only took a couple of squirts on Duke to get the message across :roll:
Doesnt work on all dogs but worth a try?

Other methods can be distraction with food, if he is food orientated or toy. Stay at a distance he doesnt react to begin with then move closer to the problem until you can be next to the cars without a reaction. Lots of praise when he ignores the cars.

Hiya, Regans mum here thanks for those tips if not a stupid question where can i get one of those pet correctors from (ebay??)
as that sounds good. He is on a head collar now but that's quite a recent thing. Tried the food earlier today but couldn't get the attention
which is very unusual normally he will do any thing for food! Makes it difficult at the mom as working with just the one good hand
but will certainly give these ideas ago....thank u will keep you posted.

No such thing as a stupid question

Pet Corrector is available from Pets at Home or maybe even your local petshop, mine sell it. It comes in a red can, I just pop mine in my bumbag when I go for a walk so its ready to hand

A lot of dogs that are food orientated indoors arent bothered by it outside. My Duke is like that as well when he's distracted, I've tried fresh chicken & livercake outside & he didnt even sniff it! :roll:

Depending on what headcollar you are using can make a difference as well especially if you've only got use of one hand. I have that problem too as I've got one dog in each hand
Dogmatics are fantastic & I found give more control than ones such as halti or gentle leaders.

Let us know how you get on

Just checked the box for the collar it just says it is a "control head collar" and it is pets at home own make as this one looked a stronger one !!

Yea i never had this car chasing problen with Tasha my other shepherd bless her she's an elderly girl now or come to that Sam my Samoyed
he was a crazy loveabe dog but never crazy enough to chase cars ...although bet his causing probs up in rainbow bridge!!

Thats my job for tomorrow i will get to pet's at home they are the nearest one to me, it will hopefully also stop him chasing my cats they must be warn out !

Will let you know how it all goes.
Barb

Rather than payout for a can of 'Pet Corrector' (the small one is about £7 and the larger one £11), I go to my local computer shop and buy a can of compressed air MUCH cheaper! Works exactly the same!

Kays Tip of the day! )

Thanks for that tip Kay, didnt know you could get it from pc shops, excellent!

thanks for that, i have to say the one he has does ride up near his eye so will go onto the website link you sent.
Regans mum,

also thanks Kay i got the can of compressed air from my comp shop it was a large one for £4.00 which i think i am going to need...... not makeing much difference as yet almost fell over with him earlier with the car chase, but Rome wasn't built in a day!!,
Regans mum