it's highly unlikely that your dog will make a connection between live birds and his dinner. 99% of the dogs that kill chickens do so because it's FUN. The chicken runs and flaps around and makes a lot of noise until oopos!! it gets squished by the dog.
A simple "leave it" command as well as supervision will take care of most potential problems before they start.
Not only was Rayden a raw-fed dog, his favorite activity was chasing and squishing wild rabbits. No issues with knowing that "pet bunnies" are not to be played with
Consistency is the golden rule. Never get lazy or fail to set precedents. Don't break the dog's trust, and likewise offer it your own trust. Make your boundaries known and follow through.
In regards to raw: I switched my dog to dedicated raw almost 2 years ago after battling endless yeast infections even on garin-free $$$ kibble. She's never been healthier. She's not a shedding machine anymore. Her poos are small, regular, and break down quickly. She doesn't burn the grass. No need to take her to the vet- if something is wrong it's obvious. No 'mysterious' symptoms or constant struggles with this and that. To name a few perks. I've also got 3 short-hair cats raised on raw. They have an incredible 'wild' look about them with their plush, pristine winter coats and thick fluffy tails right now. You won't see a coat like that on a kibble-fed cat. No barfing. No ear goop. No eye boogers. No bad breath. No dental issues. Plus when they catch something and bring it in? They EAT IT rather than leave it on the kitchen flood
Kibble is like eating dry cheerios every night for dinner year after year. It's just no good.
Thank you.
