Why does my dog hate bikes

Q My dog lunges at motorbikes. When they are parked or waiting at the lights he isn't bothered, but when they're moving he tries to lunge right into the road. I've had him on a very short lead near roads since discovering this behaviour to avoid any accidents.

A Trainer Elizabeth Kershaw says: The most usual reason for the lunging behaviour that you describe is a fear response to motorbikes - which isn't surprising given the noise and smell of these vehicles. Never would have thought about it that way! BrutalBusa Registered. I never considered the dogs having an issue with the motorcycle, I thought it ME they didn't like. BrutalBusa Feb. I wonder if anyone seen people take their dogs out for a ride? Ken02busa Donating Member. You have seen the dogs on the back of baggers, with leather jackets and little helmets and glasses.

I absolutely hate these jackasses that have to take their damn animals with them in the car or truck EVERY where they go, I always see them with dogs standing on their left arm, in the driver window. Sea Kelp. Frantik1 Registered. I always figured they were just trying to get a better look at my bike. RedBull Registered. You must log in or register to reply here. Similar threads. Dog Carrier?? Replies 14 Views 8, Dec 10, bowwow.

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Dogs often act aggressively when they are afraid. The best way to get him used to new things was to take him out as much as possible. So, start walking! Get consistent on obedience.

A dog that walks at your side is under control. A dog that is all over the place on a Flexi leash or even pulling on a 4-foot leash is more likely to respond negatively to bikes. Buy the best training collar for your dog. It might be a pinch collar. It might be a Halti or a Gentle Leader. The point is, you need to be in control. I recommend a Halti. Set your dog up for success. That means think of training in the tiniest steps possible. Practice some sits and stays in the backyard or your garage next to an unoccupied bike.

Reward your dog when she sits calmly next to the bike. This will be easy for most dogs, but it is still a good place to start. Continue to practice obedience. Ask someone your dog knows to slowly push the bike around the yard. This will help your dog learn that bikes are no big deal. Depending on how your dog reacts, that person could slowly ride the bike.

Go for a walk while wheeling the bike on your right side, with your dog on your left. You will be between the dog and the bike, with no one on the bike quite yet. You are teaching your dog that there is no reason to be scared of bikes. Go at a slow pace. If your dog is uncomfortable, ignore her and reward her with food once she is calm. Correct unwanted behavior like barking or pulling. Instead, go back to previous steps where she can be successful. Again, reward your dog for calm behavior.

If your dog lunges or barks, correct her with a leash pop or redirect her attention with food. You will probably need the person to bike by you 10 or 20 times and very slowly at first. Once your dog is able to ignore the bike, ask your friend to increase his speed. A lot of dogs are fine around bikes at slow speeds but become agitated when bikes go speeding by.

Some people like to stop and make their dogs sit when bikers go by. If this works for your dog, then do that. Remember not to be too tense or your dog will also be tense. The calmer you can be, the better your dog will be. But I also know this does nothing to help either of us.