Redirecting your dog's hunting instinct

As much as you might want your dog to stop chasing squirrels, crows and other animals it sees, you can never quite suppress its desire to hunt. But there are ways to channel its instincts elsewhere. Photos: dpa

Your rescue dog is obediently walking with the lead. The stroll through the forest is nice and calm – until all of a sudden an unnoticed deer appears between the trees and crosses the path. The dog bolts, jerks the lead from your grip and runs off in pursuit.

The dog goes missing for three days and nights, and the search seems endless. Eventually, a walker finds the tired, slightly emaciated, but healthy canine runaway. This escape has ended well. But you’ll want to consider preventing such frightening situations in future.