A MAN in Florida is in custody on suspicion of drink driving after telling police it was his dog that was at the wheel of the car during a high speed chase.

The vehicle was spotted driving fast and erratically as it went through a stop sign, so police gave chase. The car crashed into the house, causing the human occupant to flee on foot. Once captured, he told police: "My dog was driving that car, I ran 'cause I wanted to."

No dog was found at the scene.