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    Introducing chicks to our dogs :)

    Nice!
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    Introducing chicks to our dogs :)

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    Introducing chicks to our dogs :)

    He was whiny because of the unsual circumstances of being crated, likely. They've had several great, calm encounters since. :)
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    Introducing chicks to our dogs :)

    "Look" is my #1 go-to when I need them to focus on me! If the head tilts, I know it worked lol.
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    Introducing chicks to our dogs :)

    @jolenesdad Thanks! They know the command but it's iffy sometimes - usually with the lab when he eats grass clumps. It's like a vice. Usually "gentle" works with him as long as I can get his focus. :)
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    Introducing chicks to our dogs :)

    @jolenesdad Thanks! They know the command but it's iffy sometimes - usually with the lab when he eats grass clumps. It's like a vice. Usually "gentle" works with him as long as I can get his focus. :)
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    Introducing chicks to our dogs :)

    Thank you! I'm having problems replying to posts, so hopefully this works! Thank you all for taking the time to reply so thoughtfully! I love all the knowledge you're sharing and hearing about yours dogs, too! I'm feeling much better after hearing from everyone. I think my daughter's fear...
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    Introducing chicks to our dogs :)

    Yes, and they're definitely not trained for birding/hunting. The lab thinks he's a human.
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    Introducing chicks to our dogs :)

    @hillbilly91 Thanks for your reply, and love the photo! ❤ I'm happy to take things as slowly as necessary. We can't predict how the dogs will react, so it will all be very controlled. They don't bother with my neighbour's ducks, but I'd never assume the same for the chicks. ;)
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    Introducing chicks to our dogs :)

    I meant to add that even after they're introduced, the dogs will always be leashed if the chickens are roaming. I think what scared me was the potential fright from the mere sight of my guys.
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    Introducing chicks to our dogs :)

    Cooper is a 4-year-old chocolate lab, and Ziggy is an almost 3-year-old hound/lab mix. I wouldn't let them free to approach the babies; theirs will definitely be slow introductions. I planned to crate them near each other to start off, because they'll absolutely be curious and excited.
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    Introducing chicks to our dogs :)

    Hi :) I'm not at all concerned about our dogs harming the chicks; they are very manageable, although they do get pretty rambunctious when they're excited. My real worry is the chicks dying from fear. In the literature that came home from the school, it says not to expose them to dogs, because...
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