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Throwing a ball for a game of chase is an enjoyable and rewarding experience for many owners and their dogs. For other owners canine chase behaviour turns into a nightmare when their dog chases cyclists, cars or sheep. When their dogs choose what to chase it can compromise owners financially, cause the target severe injury or even death, and threaten the life of the dog. A good trainer or behaviour counsellor needs to be able to address inappropriate predatory chase behaviour swiftly and effectively. This book looks at the reasons for the problem, the more effective solutions and how to alter the behaviour.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Ryan is a behaviourist and ex-police dog trainer who is highly qualified in the theory and practice of dog training, and this book gives a good multi-step plan for owners of dogs that are problem chasers.
The book is quite thin, but it's useful and easy to read. It starts with basic obedience and the theory behind why dogs choose to chase. I particularly liked the bit where he describes chasing as being like playing for England in the World Cup, and then when the dog is just about to 'score the winning goal', trying to coax him away with the offer of a biscuit!
The book is aimed at controlling chasing that occurs 'out and about' - rabbits, deer etc. It's not aimed at people who are trying to train their dogs to live with other pets such as cats - although the information about prey drive will probably also come in very handy for people who are trying to do this, it would have been nice to have an extra chapter specifically on this topic.
There is no discussion of prey drive in different breeds - as a sighthound owner, I did wonder if Ryan has mostly worked with relatively energetic dogs such as terriers and herding breeds. Some of the information particularly about teaching dogs to retrieve was quite hard work with my dogs! They tend to flip from 'high drive' to 'asleep' with only one change in gear!
None the less, this is a really valuable book that I would definitely recommend to anyone who can't be 100% sure that their dog won't disappear over the horizon if a suitable target presents itself.
The final chapter deals with using a citronella spray collar with lemon juice as an aversive to produce a 'disgust' reaction. It is fenced with warnings about all the things you should do before resorting to this, which is good news, but I am not entirely comfortable about this section. I would certainly not try anything like that myself with the aid of a book, I'd want proper professional advice from a specialist used to training with dogs of a similar breed.
The book is quite thin, but it's useful and easy to read. It starts with basic obedience and the theory behind why dogs choose to chase. I particularly liked the bit where he describes chasing as being like playing for England in the World Cup, and then when the dog is just about to 'score the winning goal', trying to coax him away with the offer of a biscuit!
The book is aimed at controlling chasing that occurs 'out and about' - rabbits, deer etc. It's not aimed at people who are trying to train their dogs to live with other pets such as cats - although the information about prey drive will probably also come in very handy for people who are trying to do this, it would have been nice to have an extra chapter specifically on this topic.
There is no discussion of prey drive in different breeds - as a sighthound owner, I did wonder if Ryan has mostly worked with relatively energetic dogs such as terriers and herding breeds. Some of the information particularly about teaching dogs to retrieve was quite hard work with my dogs! They tend to flip from 'high drive' to 'asleep' with only one change in gear!
None the less, this is a really valuable book that I would definitely recommend to anyone who can't be 100% sure that their dog won't disappear over the horizon if a suitable target presents itself.
The final chapter deals with using a citronella spray collar with lemon juice as an aversive to produce a 'disgust' reaction. It is fenced with warnings about all the things you should do before resorting to this, which is good news, but I am not entirely comfortable about this section. I would certainly not try anything like that myself with the aid of a book, I'd want proper professional advice from a specialist used to training with dogs of a similar breed.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Very very helpful step by step advice. Easy to understand, helpful explanations as to the different reasons why your dog might chase in the first place. Then takes you through the process using your dogs natural chase instincts to allow you to regain control on a positive reward based approach. Now wish I had had this, before I knew i had a problem.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
My dog has quite a high prey drive so this book(let) has been an excellent read. It gives an overview of why they chase, what steps you can take in preventing & controlling this. I have learnt alot through this & has adopted much of the training advice into our walks to try & manage this aspect of my dogs behaviour. We are getting there now!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Requires your dog to be very sight orientated
I'm sure this book will work very well if you have a dog that is very sight irritated but if not then possibly not. I.e. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Vicki Saint
its ok
The book itself is well written and very easy to read. Although the recall training is perhaps a little complicated than it needs to be. Read more
Published 12 months ago by muso novice
Stop, how to control predatory chasing in dogs.
Quite the best book I have ever read on the subject.
We have a GSD with a high prey drive and by following the logical directions of David Ryan, we feel that we have... Read more
We have a GSD with a high prey drive and by following the logical directions of David Ryan, we feel that we have... Read more
Published 15 months ago by A. C. Roberts
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