Recent content by thegyrlie

Thanks for all this great advise and the pics of your pup @Beekissed

He is cute and I think you're right about the border collie mix he's been really good with the chickens so far he has shown some interest, he just looks at them. I've had him on a leash while the chickens roamed the yard and he was alert at first But eventually just sat down and stared. I also...

We decided against the beagle as the adoption agency was taking a while and in the meantime we found the cutest puppy that needed a home, we were told is a lab/ great pyranees. He is adorable but honestly I see no pyranees in him. Thanks for all your help!

Yes, need minimum energy for this

Good point. Should I let her visit from outside the run for a while?

That is correct, i have only had grown dogs. So since I now work from home the training will be mainly my responsibility. Which is why I am trying to find out what to do, i really appreciate your feedback, i really hope i can successfully train her. If not i guess i will have to keep the apart :(

This is great info as i have yet to learn how to train a puppy, period. I Believe i will take some training classes with her but only you guys can help me to train on the chicken situation. I will definitely work on the leave it!

I would like to hang out in the backyard with all my pets as well as not have to be scared to bring of my chickens inside if they are sick or whatever:barnie

I so hope this will be my experience but now am really concerned. :(

Yes it's a dachshund beagle mix and I've never trained a puppy and all these comments are making me rethink this adoption. :he I am still waiting to see if I'll get her. I really am looking forward to getting her! This is hard!

I'm in the process of adopting a beagle/ Dotson mix puppy, she's 10 weeks old. Can anyone tell me if this is a good idea? Most dog people tell me that sine the puppy is so young it will be fine, but of course, they don't have chickens. So can I train her to live with my chickens and everyone...