Dog bit off ducks bill

[azygous]

There's specific training you can do with the dog to make him adverse to messing with ducks. You need to be trained along with the dog so you're both on the same page, so to speak.

 

[ShrekDawg]

The dog is a 7 year old dachshund he is very obedient and knows a lot of basic and more advanced commands but whenever the duck is around it's like he forgets everything

Hmm in that cause I would probably keep him on a leash around the duck and essentially start over like he was a puppy. You could also try giving both of them treats so he sees you can both get attention or whatever.

 

[sourland]

Given the prey drive that is hardwired into his DNA, I doubt that any obedience training will work. It's just 'the nature of the beast'. I would never trust him around the duck. You will have to make adjustments in her feeding regimen to make sure she gets enough to eat.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Given the prey drive that is hardwired into his DNA, I doubt that any obedience training will work. It's just 'the nature of the beast'. I would never trust him around the duck. You will have to make adjustments in her feeding regimen to make sure she gets enough to eat.

Hmm that’s true too! Especially being 7. It might have been possible if he was puppy and learned from the beginning but at this age maybe not.

 

[azygous]

Lots of people mistakenly think Dachshunds are harmless pets. They are bred to be every bit the hunting dogs that setters and terriers are. That shape is perfect for retrieving rabbits and other such wild game from holes. Expecting this dog to behave around poultry is about ill advised as putting Seal Team 6 in charge of a day care for toddlers. Oh. Wait. We do put armed officers in schools now, don't we.

 

[Isaac 0]

@Miss Lydia @Isaac 0 @Wyorp Rock @azygous @Eggcessive

A vet who specializes in waterfowl just gave me good news that she will survive but thank you guys too for helping

Could you ask your vet if you could start her on an NSAID?

 

[Cazook]

that is a sore one. poor duck.