Chickentrain's Dog Q&A

[SpotTheCat]

Did I mention that I'm maybe co owning a corgi for juniors?
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What does co owning mean? Very cute

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

I have one for you: how do I train my collie/poodle mix to stop chasing chickens? I've had her since she was three months old and she's a great dog otherwise-only 9 months old now. I have been making progress by having her lay down when we are near the chickens but it's hard-wired into her to chase things. My German Shepherd used to let chicks hop on him and my pug just lays near the chickens like he's guarding them (but also napping haha). I'm sure there's a tried-and-true method to keeping dogs from going after chickens but I've never had to look into it. Maybe you can point me in the right direction.

 

[black_cat]

What does co owning mean? Very cute

Well for adults it means that both people own the dog (usually used with breeders and owners for show homes) but for juniors, it means that I 'own' the dog (minor's signatures are not legally binding) but because you're listed as an owner, you can show the dog in juniors.

 

[black_cat]

I have one for you: how do I train my collie/poodle mix to stop chasing chickens? I've had her since she was three months old and she's a great dog otherwise-only 9 months old now. I have been making progress by having her lay down when we are near the chickens but it's hard-wired into her to chase things. My German Shepherd used to let chicks hop on him and my pug just lays near the chickens like he's guarding them (but also napping haha). I'm sure there's a tried-and-true method to keeping dogs from going after chickens but I've never had to look into it. Maybe you can point me in the right direction.

On leash, work on focus. Run through commands while chickens are in their coop. If she can't focus, move further away. If she moves toward the chickens, move further away. Slowly move your training closer and closer until she can focus on you and knows that chasing them gets her removed.

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

On leash, work on focus. Run through commands while chickens are in their coop. If she can't focus, move further away. If she moves toward the chickens, move further away. Slowly move your training closer and closer until she can focus on you and knows that chasing them gets her removed.

I like that and I have a long leash just for training. I had started using it but haven't been focusing on her training since we've been busy with chicks but its time to start dedicated training again now that they're feathered out and in the coop. It's just too much temptation for a fluffy knucklehead

 

[black_cat]

I like that and I have a long leash just for training. I had started using it but haven't been focusing on her training since we've been busy with chicks but its time to start dedicated training again now that they're feathered out and in the coop. It's just too much temptation for a fluffy knucklehead

Another way to do it is the SECOND she chases a chicken, she goes back inside. Don't stay inside with her, leave her there until she's calm. The message is Chase the chickens=no more fun

 

[SpotTheCat]

Well for adults it means that both people own the dog (usually used with breeders and owners for show homes) but for juniors, it means that I 'own' the dog (minor's signatures are not legally binding) but because you're listed as an owner, you can show the dog in juniors.

Thank you!

 

[black_cat]

I’m watching Morris and Essex right now

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Did I mention that I'm maybe co owning a corgi for juniors?
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Gorgeous! How does that work?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Well for adults it means that both people own the dog (usually used with breeders and owners for show homes) but for juniors, it means that I 'own' the dog (minor's signatures are not legally binding) but because you're listed as an owner, you can show the dog in juniors.

Well, but ... Who does the dog actually live with? What if the person the dog lives with decides to move? Who pays for the dog's health care. What benefits or responsibilities do you get by being a co-owner?