How can I stop my dog jumping in-front of traffic ?

What works extrememly well is a collar fitted with a spray, often Citracidel. You walk the dog along the pavement on a short lead, and every time he goes to leap at a car you press the switch in your hand and spray of fluid will shoot out of the collar, at his face, not at all harmful, or violent in any way to the dog. But you must squirt the exact moment he goes to leap. Do this for a short while, and he should stop completely. It is a very effective deterrent. This collar is used by dog behaviourists.

Back in the olden days the books said enlist the help of some friends. The books said get them to slowly drive by your dog and throw something at him, a bucket of water or a shaker tin with pennies inside. Having trained a few dogs I don't think that method will get you the results you want. Trying to solve it on you own won't work because I think desensitizing the dog should work better. I would tell you to sign up for obedience class and really get him trained. Then get that trainers help with some private lessons to change the car chasing behaviour.

Try a leash and a fence. Works everytime.

Dogs shouldn't be anywhere near traffic without being on a leash! Use some common sense here.

try a gentle leader. they are the leads that go on their nose. I have an american bulldog that I got when I was pregnant. she used to pull me around & i was afraid it would hurt me. so someone recommended it. well at first she went crazy when she had it on, but she got used to it within a couple of days. if the dog starts to take off it puts pressure on their nose & they stop dead in their tracks. give it a try & even if he fights it give it a week or so & i bet it will work! eventually he'll learn if he pulls he'll get pressure on his nose (they hate that) and he'll stop all together & you can wean him off it & just use a regular collar. they only cost about $20 at petsmart or petco. also try making him sit when a car goes by and praising him when he ignores it.

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dont leave him off the lead around traffic,and take him for a walk in a area away from traffic, most places have areas to walk the dogs today.]

be responsible

Your dog's safety should be a big concern to you. Prevention is the best medicine. Keep your dog safely confined, or on a lead at all times. Dogs are not born with street-smarts, now that you know that... keep your dog safe.

Like others have already said get a leash for him when he is outside. A fence will also keep him contained.

Your job is to train him and keep him safe. He will not know to stay in your yard if you have done nothing to train him to do so.

As his owner it's up to you to keep him safe.

Get the help of a private trainer. This is a form of predatory aggression, which is extremely difficult to control. A trainer can help you manage this.

Get a lead and walk him on a regular basis.

Let him get used to it and he will eventually get used to the traffic