Post pictures of your dogs!!

Binki · Jun 5, 2017

Cluckcluck1215 said:
I have watched many Dog Whisper.

But you see, I trained him with my birds, When I first got them he would chase, but after we gave him some sharp NO's and training, he NEVER touched them.Not once in 7 years.Till now.......

That's great, it's possible that the dog has been pushing boundaries by staring intently like a predator (should be interrupted) and only the snapping/biting is being addressed.

As you know with your flock, rank is constantly changing and if you aren't on top of the dogs behaviour (because he listened for quite a while) then it could get worse until he tries to kill.

It's even possible your deceased cat was outranking him and keeping him in line somewhat, there have been a few dogs on the show whose behaviour changed for the worse once the house cat (who was alpha or at least a constant challenger) died.

For those dogs, because there was a gap in the pack order that the humans didn't fill, the dog filled it, thinking it's the leader now leading to unstable and fearful/aggressive behaviour.

If some quick training and sharp "no's" worked the first time, I would try that again, as it seemed effective the first time but now pack dynamic could have changed to where the dog isn't taking you as seriously now.

If that's the case then you'll need to work with the dog to reinforce the fact that you are alpha, claiming its food, etc. the psychological humane ways that a dog understands is dominance.

Cluckcluck1215 · Jun 5, 2017

Thank you for the advice, Binki

CABINHOLLOWNC · Jun 5, 2017

[QUOTE="Binki, post: 18552463,
Oh, my, gosh hahaha nice party

What kind of pup is he?[/QUOTE]

LOL! He has extravagant parties and dresses up for Halloween etc.!

He is an Akita. All of our animals are spoiled...I told the 10 chicks I just got that they had won the chicken lottery!

Binki · Jun 5, 2017

Cluckcluck1215 said:
Thank you for the advice, Binki

I had another idea, since it's a lab/bloodhound, it could be beneficial and fun to do some tracking exercises with him, like finding people or a treat.

Even if it's not far and he's not perfect, engaging his nose for rewards could be fulfilling and release some possible frustration.

It will also give him exercise which makes a dog a LOT easier to train/direct, and you'll bond

Apparently many tracking/hunting dogs like beagles, Bassetts and bloodhounds can get frustrated not being able to explore with their nose and do what they've been bred to do. Not saying you're keeping him cooped up or anything but tracking with a reward could make him feel more fulfilled!

CABINHOLLOWNC said:
View attachment 1031943 [QUOTE="Binki, post: 18552463,
Oh, my, gosh hahaha nice party What kind of pup is he?

LOL! He has extravagant parties and dresses up for Halloween etc.!

He is an Akita. All of our animals are spoiled...I told the 10 chicks I just got that they had won the chicken lottery![/QUOTE]

LOL!! I love it - you have some good details there including the girl dog, haha did you know you can use colorful cupcake paper cups as skirts on chicks

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Cluckcluck1215 · Jun 5, 2017

That's funny you say that.

My little sister does that with him a lot!And, he is always going into the woods and tracking down something or the other :rolleyes:

Anyway, My sister does do this, but since I'm really going,to be the one training him, maybe it's a good idea for me to do that...

MillersFarm · Jun 6, 2017

Mind if i bump on into this thread?

Heres a pic of my Jack Russel

<3
we originally had her for breeding but decided to stop after the second litter, Had 11 the first and 13 the second! The next litter we thought she was going to exploded with pupies so we stoped. She makes a great pet though and is a bit obsessive but will always be loved by me