How do I get my German Shepherd to stop chasing my cats?

Use a brave “volunteer cat” or your own cat, in a hard sided carrier or behind a barrier, like a baby gate. Bring your German Shepherd, on a leash, over to the cat. When your German Shepherd sees the cat and lunges toward it, say “no” in a loud, firm voice and restrain with the leash by pulling to the side.

Do German shepherds have a strong prey drive?

GSDs are instinctively loyal to their owners and strongly bond to them. They are also energetic dogs with a natural prey drive that results in them being excitable and playful. It is prey drive and their ability to focus that makes the GSD such an intelligent breed and so trainable.

Why does my German Shepherd chase cars?

Why Do Dogs Chase Cars? The reason behind this behavior is their inborn instinct. It’s an instinctive reaction for high drive dogs to chase anything that moves quickly. If a bag can get a high drive German Shepherd excited, a fast-moving vehicle certainly will.

Will my dog ever stop chasing my cat?

Change the Behavior: If your dog already chases the cat, it can be a challenging behavior to change—mostly because it stems from their natural instinct to chase. But it’s not impossible. Here are some tips: Reintroduction: Reintroduce them as if they were new to the household.

How do you train a German Shepherd not to attack cats?

If the dog tries to get at the cat in the crate, step between your dog and the crate, then step toward your Shepherd to create space. When your German Shepherd focuses on you, and not the cat, resume giving attention, play and treats. Wait until your dog learns to ignore the presence of the cat in the carrier.

Are German Shepherds easy to train?

In fact, many GSD owners will find that this is one of the easiest breeds to housetrain, as long as constant supervision and consistency are provided. The German Shepherd Dog’s work ethic is legendary, and you can encourage your dog’s best working traits with early and ongoing training.

Do German Shepherds like cats?

To train a German shepherd to like cats requires patience and dedication. You make progress by rewarding the dog for being calm around the cat, but for every time the dog is quiet there will be times when he growls or barks trying to get to the cat. But be patient and consistent and you stand every chance of success.

How do I get my German Shepherd to accept a volunteer cat?

Make sure your “ volunteer cat” is protected inside a hard sided crate or carrier. If possible, find a volunteer cat that is not afraid of large dogs, and not liable to become agitated in the crate. Introduce your German Shepherd to the cat in the crate. Keep your Shepherd distracted when he investigates the crate.

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