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Why do dogs enjoy chasing motor cars/bikes/buses or any moving thing that can squash them flat2007-11-25 2:55:17

Is it a case of either,

There too silly to know better,

Its an ego thing, look at me chasing this big thing off,

Just for fun,

Or some unknown answer

Answers:

Dogs, and other predators, have an instinct to run after things that are moving away from them; it's part of hunting and defending territory. It's one of the reasons that if you are confronted by, say, a bear while you are hiking, it's best not to run, because the bear's instinct is to run after you, and he can go about 45 mph.

I imagine dogs also like the thrill of running flat out as much as some people do for the same reasons -- the rush of adrenalin and other brain chemistry changes can feel exhilarating.

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Dogs are animals and animals have instincts (its a living in the wild thing).

One of them is to defend their territory and the other is to run after things kill them and eat them.

I am not sure which category cars fall under, but a dogs instincts don't extend to a knowledge of motorized vehicles, so they just do what makes sense to them. Even if the results can be fatal.

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Because its natural for them in the wild to chase animals & there are no animals for them to chase in the suburbs, you should have a fence so they can't chase cars etc if they are your dogs cause it is neglect if you don't

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The movement activates their prey instinct. Dogs naturally run in packs to chase and catch food. Of course, they seem to have no idea that they can't eat a car! It's just the fun of the pursuit that excites them.

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Dogs usually like chasing balls n stuff soo cars are really no different for them

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i thnk evn i dont but to b a bit stupid i thnk dogs might be jealous dat da vehicles are faster than them!! :D

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It 's the noise from the tires that they don't like. Notice when they are chasing a car,it's the tires they are barking at.

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Because they have idiots for owners who are not protecting them from the dangers of moving vehicles. All dogs should be contained in a fenced in yard for their own safety and for the safety of drivers. Dog's chasing cars and motorcycles cause many accidents yearly and kill a lot of pets whose owners then cry about it and it's their own fault.

If you truly love your pets you wouldn't let them be in this dangerous situation. I say if you can't contain your dogs in a safe yard, then get a hampster instead of a dog!

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It's the hunt gene. Sometimes when they are close to it it;'s a protective thing, they don't want it near their owner.

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