The puppies I have raised have been very trainable with the chickens; Two Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, a GSHP, and a Dalmation. My adult rescues, all terrier types, are another story. I now have really good fencing to keep the dogs in; got tired; and quit trying. Good luck, Mary
I've also heard about the rotting chicken around the neck plan, but no way could I do that here! Ugh!! My chicken killing dogs are securely fenced in the yard, away from the (yummy) chickens. the dogs are both adult pound rescues, terriers, not likely to ever be safe with the birds. If a...