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Well he is a little less insane with slower cars, but he'll still react quite a bit. The noise is definitely a factor, the louder the vehicle the more worked up he will get. He loves trucks! From 8 weeks old we took him on walks (carrying him) and so we thought it might be something he would get over in time. He used to bark in the garden to stir up the dog next door but thankfully he has stopped doing that now. I was hoping barking at traffic would be the same but unfortunately it hasn't got any better yet.

Thanks Cosmolo, We have considered a trainer but our location (hours from anywhere) makes this a bit difficult. Nevertheless, I will see what can be done. I would guess it is prey driven rather than fear driven in this case.

Hi there, I really need a few ideas on how to stop or at least reduce the amount my 6 month old Shetland Sheepdog barks at/chases cars. Whenever a car goes past while out on walks he is desperate to chase it, such that if I let go of the lead for a second I don't think I would ever see him again. He pulls on the lead as hard as he can and this is accompanied with plenty of barking, making walks along the main street in town a little uncomfortable. I have tried telling him off (ha), picking him up when he does it, making him sit when a car goes past, and a few other things that come to mind at various times but none of them seem to have any effect anyway. I would really appreciate any advice, thanks Paul