Things You'll Need
- Fence
- Leash
- Dog halter
- Ball
- Frisbee
Instructions
Confine your dog. Fence your yard and make sure the fence is escape-proof. Many large dogs and smaller hunting dogs like beagles can easily leap over or climb a standard four-foot-high chain-link fence, so choose a fence that your dog cannot easily navigate. An underground fence is a good, less expensive choice for large yards or properties out in the country. If your dog is prevented from leaving the safety of your yard, your dog cannot chase cars.
Exercise your dog. Increase the length and time of your dog's daily walks. Teach your dog new tricks -- learning something new will mentally wear your pet out. If you are worried about your dog breaking away from you on a walk, add a dog halter, which attaches a second leash to your dog's regular collar and leash. Two leashes and a head-controlling collar are harder to break away from. If your dog is adequately physically exercised and mentally stimulated, it will be too tired to chase anything, including cars.
Take your pet along for the ride. Organize your errands so your dog can come along with you in the car. Use the bank's drive-through window and drop your mail in a curbside mailbox instead of going into the post office. Giving your pet a chance to see and bark at the other cars can satisfy the need to chase them away later.
Redirect the chase drive. Teach your dog to fetch a ball or a frisbee. Take your pet to the local dog park and let your dog play with and chase other dogs. Sign up for a dog agility course and let your dog chase you around fun, easy obstacles. After a while, cars will become boring.