Dog gnawing on pet duck

[rachelsmintz]

I’m so upset. We have three hen ducks. Two are very docile, tame bantams. One was taken by a hawk so I was keeping the dogs w the ducks free roaming during the day so hawks wouldn’t be a threat. Everything has been going fine but my dog started chasing our friendliest duck. He would sort of hold her on the ground between his front paws. We thought he was licking her and starting to bond until I realized today her skin on her back was raw and had a little blood. Im really not sure what to do. Is there a way to get my dog to leave my duck alone? I scolded him and immediately tended to her. I’m afraid to have them around together now.

 

[Aapomp831]

I’m so upset. We have three hen ducks. Two are very docile, tame bantams. One was taken by a hawk so I was keeping the dogs w the ducks free roaming during the day so hawks wouldn’t be a threat. Everything has been going fine but my dog started chasing our friendliest duck. He would sort of hold her on the ground between his front paws. We thought he was licking her and starting to bond until I realized today her skin on her back was raw and had a little blood. Im really not sure what to do. Is there a way to get my dog to leave my duck alone? I scolded him and immediately tended to her. I’m afraid to have them around together now.

Separate them and train your dog!

 

[rachelsmintz]

Separate them and train your dog!

Well obviously. I already did this over the course of months this is new behavior.

 

[rachelsmintz]

Also is it possible she already had the wound and he was licking it?