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EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 16 MIN

#163 Why Treats Will Fail: How to Stop a Dog Chasing Cars

from Pack Talk Podcast · host Canine Revolution Dog Training

Your dog spots a car and every treat in your pocket becomes worthless. That's not stubbornness — it's prey drive taking over, and food can't compete with adrenaline. Here's our 3-stage protocol to stop car chasing for good.🧑‍💻 Want Virtual Coaching from me?  Want to get direct answers to your specific questions?  Book a 30 minute session here (limited availability) : https://www.caninerevolutiondogtraining.com/virtual-training-academy-and-mentorship/Recommend Training Equipment:📖THE ULTIMATE LEASH TRAINING MANUAL : https://amzn.to/4papdHo🦮Leather Leash: https://amzn.to/45Nsd5x🐶Fur Saver Training Collar: https://amzn.to/4dVsGop🦴Bait Bag: https://amzn.to/44821BJ🥩Food Rewards: https://amzn.to/4mZUKuy🐕Midwest Dog Crate: https://amzn.to/4nauiP5📑I Love Dogs Coloring Book: https://amzn.to/4mtScEq🎯 Long Line Training Leash: https://amzn.to/3FLvEiN🔥What You'll Learn:✅ Learn why dogs chase cars and why treats can't compete✅ Master threshold training to build focus around traffic✅ Get the exact e-collar correction sequence, step by step✅ Try the leash-only method if collars aren't for you✅ Fix the #1 leash mistake that triggers car chasing✅ Find out how long it really takes to stop this behaviorBorder Collies, Malinois, and Heelers are especially prone to this because a moving car reads as prey, not a distraction. Threshold training, a solid recall, and the right correction timing turn a car-obsessed dog into one you can trust near traffic.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Why Treats Fail to Stop a Dog From Chasing Cars00:35 - Why Do Dogs Chase Cars? The Prey Drive Explanation01:03 - Stage 1 Prey Drive & Foundation05:28 - Stage 2 Threshold Management & Counter-Conditioning 08:15 - Stage 3 Adding Accountability & Interrupting the Chase 11:13 - E-Collar Correction Sequence to Stop Car Chasing12:22 - Long Line Training for Dogs Near Roads (No E-Collar)13:27 - Is a Leash Enough to Stop Car Chasing?14:17 - The #1 Leash Mistake That Triggers Car Chasing👀WATCH NEXT:📺 Dog Body Language:  https://youtu.be/GeFzkht6mzw📺 Socializing Reactive Dog: https://youtu.be/bo66a0S8k1M📺 E Collar for Beginners: https://youtu.be/BJYHZEkNTnQ#CanineRevolution #DogTraining #PreyDrive #CarChasing #ImpulseControlTRAIN YOUR DOG WITH OUR TEAM! 👇https://www.caninerevolutiondogtraining.com📖THE ULTIMATE LEASH TRAINING MANUAL: https://amzn.to/4papdHoBoard & Train ProgramsPrivate LessonsVirtual Training : https://calendly.com/contact-caninerevolutiondogtraining/virtual-training-coaching🚨FREE 6-step Training Guide : https://forms.gle/fpxvZ5EQZ7ERKSPM7Shop the full Canine Revolution Apparel store on AmazonCanine Revolution Apparel on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3ACanine+Revolution+Apparel&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011💊 Best Supplements for Your Dog (And High Quality Raw Food 🥩)!K9 Super Supplements and Raw & Paw Cohttps://k9supersupplements.com/?p=SyJlXAPzahttps://rawandpawco.com🔥Code: CANINEREVOLUTION for 10% off🥩 Optimize your dog's diet by feeding them a raw dietSpecifically formulated for your dog and delivered to your door, offering both traditional raw and freeze dried raw options!We Feed Rawhttps://wefeedraw.sjv.io/c/5125268/1993237/22021🔥Code: CANINEREVOLUTION50 for 50% off💊 Supplements to optimize YOUR performancehttps://www.jockofuel.com🔥Code: CANINEREVOLUTION for 10% offMonster K9 Dog ToysIf your dog destroys it, they replace it!https://www.monsterk9.com/https://amzn.to/3FLvEiN🔥Code: CANINEREVOLUTION for 10% offFollow all of our socialshttps://linktr.ee/CanineRevolutionPack Talk Podcast by Canine Revolution Dog TrainingVideo versions of podcasts on the Pack Talk Podcast and Canine Revolution Dog Training YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@caninerevolutiondogtraining/podcast

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Your dog spots a car and every treat in your pocket becomes worthless. That's not stubbornness — it's prey drive taking over, and food can't compete with adrenaline. Here's our 3-stage protocol to stop car chasing for good. 🧑‍💻 Want Virtual Coaching from me? Want to get direct answers to your specific questions? Book a 30 minute session here (limited availability) : https://www.caninerevolutiondogtraining.com/virtual-training-academy-and-mentorship/ Recommend Training Equipment: 📖...

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