Anything to stop a dog from killing chickens??

[sandypaws]

minimal time and invesment...???? never works, and it is the lazyass way out of actually training the dog...
i have had friends, neighbors and an Xhusband try that, hang the dead chicken around the neck,, usually the dog just EATS the gross dead thing hanging around its neck and then the dog smells like death for months.. the dog does not LEARN anything from it...

and YES the down side of the shock collar is ... dogs are smart, and they KNOW when it is on or off of them.. some can even tell when the batteries are dead

 

[dancingbear]

Dogs can be trained not to bother the chickens, even if they have already killed a chicken. Plenty of people, including me have successfully done this. It takes time, dedication, and consistency.

There are many ways to train a dog, but fear and pain are not the best ways, IMO. Unless you prefer a fearful, cowering dog, which is also an unstable and therefor potentially dangerous dog.

Of course, combining good training with good supervision and good barriers is the surest way.

 

[cimarron]

the dead chicken around the neck? i think a dog would enjoy that. what's a dog like more than rolling in a dead thing? the nastier the better! my dog would be like, "thanks, that saves me from having to go find a dead critter in the woods..."

there's no getting around working with a dog if you want to be a responsible pet owner. if you don't know basic obedience training, it's time to do some research or get used to having a dog that is a drag, or worse.

 

[pascopol]

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I couldn't have said it better. Once they kill, it's only a matter of time before they kill again. I don't have dogs - don't like them so if a neighbor's dog ever get's into my birds, bye bye!

Bullet is good, cheap and efficient.

If anybody objects it, fine.

People who can not handle their dogs AND chickens, looking for some miraculous solution to the problem they created, should give up either dogs, or chickens, or better both, cause they are the problem, not dogs or chickens.

 

[chickory]

my dog is a rhodesian ridgeback with a high prey drive. but she has always been good with my chicks because she sees they are our pets. at the beginning i used a choke chain to correct her inappropriate moves towards the hens. and strong voice command too. (but we had obedience down pretty well too)

however, a friend of mine told me that after his dog killed a chicken he tied the dead bird around the dogs neck and put him in a crate with it for hours. said it worked like a charm

 

[first time farmer]

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I couldn't have said it better. Once they kill, it's only a matter of time before they kill again. I don't have dogs - don't like them so if a neighbor's dog ever get's into my birds, bye bye!

Bullet is good, cheap and efficient.

If anybody objects it, fine.

People who can not handle their dogs AND chickens, looking for some miraculous solution to the problem they created, should give up either dogs, or chickens, or better both, cause they are the problem, not dogs or chickens.

I agree

 

[JJMR794]

TRY A SHOCK COLLAR ON THE DOG. SADLY IF THAT DOESNT DO IT THEN SOMETHINGS GOT TO GIVE........

 

[Moabite]

You love the dog. So there is no reason you can't put your dog on the leash, walk it out on heel, put the dog on "down-stay command" and wait for chickens. By having the dog in the 'Down" position, you are putting the dog in a submissive position that will be appropriate to meet the chickens (or kitten, etc.). Make sure that the dog stays "down" when a chicken approaches and be ready push the dog down with your left hand and also be ready to 'snap' the leash with your right if the dog doesn't respond very well. The dog should just sniff and wag, but you will be ready if this isn't the case. Gently praise (not excitedly) good behavior like sniffing and do not allow bad behavior. At this point take the dog out away from the chickens and let it know how much you like it. Hopefully this goes well and you had taken the dog on a good hour-long slow walk before starting this. Afterward go for another walk with the dog for just a few minutes and call it a day. Do this everyday for one week increasing the time gradually each day. When the dog seems to understand, have the dog work with you with the chickens at heal and after another couple of weeks, you might find that the dog now wants to protect the chickens instead of eat them. If you don't feel you and your dog can do this, then disregard my post. Best wishes!

 

[WalkingWolf]

I have not read all the responses but it can be done, but it takes time, training, patience. I have 3 dogs that can be completely trusted with the chickens 2 of them are wolf hybrids. It is not so much about punishment as it is about respect and the order of the pack. If the dogs recognize the owner as the alpha and the chickens as the part of the established pack they will not harm them.

BTW the 2 wolves are outside unsupervised with 5 ducks, and probably laying side by side while I type this.

 

[Kelsykin]

Just a word of warning on shock collars. Several of the ones with the remote zapper have an issue with the Xbox 360 wireless remotes. Had one for my Beagle. My husband was working with the dog and had the collar on the dog. He never touched the remote, but the dog got zapped. Finally figured it out when hubby's brother had the collar on his wrist and I hit several of the xbox 360 controller buttons at the same time. Needless to say husband tossed into the trash, after he stopped laughing at his brother. Was sort of funny cause his brother jumped high enough out of the chair to hit his head on the ceiling.