How to train my dog not to chase people and bikes?

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I was wondering if there was something I can do to get my dog (she is 7 months old) not to chase bikes. And run to people she doesn't know. It's never really bothered me before, but today my mom was out playing fetch with her, and she ran up to the mail man and he was going to pepper spray her!
And yes I know, training her will work. But I don't know how to go about doing that without getting a shock collar
she's not aggressive at all. And we just moved into a new house and haven't had the time (we've been here about 4 days) to put a fence up. I'm talking about in the mean time.
 
Your dog should be a on a leash when outdoors unless you have a fence to contain him. If not he will go wherever his interest is at the time. My puppy does the same thing to my neighbor. He runs to her and bows down to be pet. We got a retractable collar that gives him some room to roam, but keeps him in check. You don't need a shock collar to train, but it's important to train indoors and outside! Some dogs will listen in the house but not outside. Put your dog on the leash and get comfortable with calling him and reward him when he comes to you. I hope this helps. So basically this is puppy behavior, but it's happening because boundaries haven't been set.
 
What you need to do is RESTRAIN her - always when she is outside - either on leash or in a securely fenced area.
You absolutely cannot let your dog run free off your property - it's not only dangerous, it is illegal.
 
Was your dog being aggressive toward the mailman or was she running up and saying hello? Either way, two important commands are "come" and "leave it."

To get her to come, put her on a long leash, long enough to reach between (say) you and your mom. Get your mom to call her (saying her name only once, no repetition, if she doesn't pay attention say with great enthusiasm things like "over here puppy, where's my baby etc). When she comes, give her a treat and pets. Then your turn. Do the same thing. Never yell at her or punish her if you're calling her by name, or she will avoid coming to you. Eventually you can even play this off-leash.

"Leave it" is one you can use if she tries to jump on strangers as your walking by, or if she sees (say) a dead critter or something she shouldn't eat. Start by putting something she really wants in your closed hand or under your foot, so she can smell it but not get at it. She'll paw it and lick it and beg for it but don't give it to her. Say once "leave it" and as soon as she loses interest and turns away, praise her and give her some other treat. Not the one you said "leave it" about though.
 
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