Duck keeps trying to attack dog

[Miss Lydia]

I had the problem with my geese going after the dogs especially my gander. I finally after my med size dog latched onto my ganders neck after he popped her on the butt. Thankfully she didn't bite down. I started using a long pole to train the geese to stay away from the dogs. It may work on a drake but persistence is the key here don't let your drake and dogs be out together unless you can supervise and when the drake starts for the dog[don't wait till he is able to get the dog either] step in and use the pole to stop him in his tracks if he tries to go around just keep blocking him you can also use the broom and give your drake a good swat [push from behind] hard enough it makes an impression but I am not advocating injury. The drake needs to learn to respect the dog just as he would learn to respect another drake who put him in his place . I have always been told on here the way it is, You first and family members then the dogs then the ducks etc. it's the only way it will work other than getting rid of the drake.

 

[chickens really]

I'm having the same problem. My dog, Bean, raised my four ducks - see avatar. Now my drake, Clyde, is like a heat seeking missile. Today Bean was tired of being attacked and bit back. I've separated them for now, but no where in the yard is safe. Clyde will also leave his pond, come up the field, and hide by the porch stairs waiting for the dogs to come out! Bean is confused as he's very protective of everyone on the farm; these are his babies why would one have turned on him? This afternoon the hubby was looking up recipes for pâté de foie gras; what else can we do?

He doesn't respect the Dog because the dog actually is passive towards him. He bit back because as dogs they put pack members in there place too..

 

[sjkenne]

It’s true that Bean is passive towards the drake.Just the look of confusion on the poor dog’s face is heartbreaking; he’s attached to all the birds on the property. He’s making a valuable watch dog as well. I have been chasing off the drake and getting him back to the pond area with his girls; it’s a thrice a day dance. Unfortunately, this also means Bean has less autonomy on the property. He’s good at his job, and, before now, needed no assistance or supervision. We’ll keep on for now, for the rest of the season probably. But, I’ll tell you, I’m rethinking getting a goose!

 

[Lil Drake40]

Rethinking getting a goose? Explain please

 

[arrowti]

My drake hates my dog... and she's terrified of him.

His aggression began after 'a' dog attacked and killed one of our duck hens. It's been two years and he's still going after her (but only in late Spring through early Fall now). The best you can do is get a fence up to separate the ducks from the dog.

 

[sjkenne]

I liked the idea of having a goose, but wanted to wait until next year as I’m new to owning fowl. One step at a time, right? But not sure if I’ll have a similar problem as the duck, just with a bigger bird. Next year will probably mean no new ducks/geese.

 

[sjkenne]

My drake hates my dog... and she's terrified of him.

His aggression began after 'a' dog attacked and killed one of our duck hens. It's been two years and he's still going after her (but only in late Spring through early Fall now). The best you can do is get a fence up to separate the ducks from the dog.

I don’t think a fence is an option for us right now, The pond area is just too great to afford those supplies. For now we’re just keeping an eye out when we take the dogs out, and guiding the drake back to the pond. I was also guilty of giving him treats whenever he came near to anywhere I was working (I treat all as pets) so now he’s comfortable wandering anywhere on the 20 acres. All this behavior is new to me. Lessons learned.

 

[Miss Lydia]

That's it too, lesson learned and redirecting what you have taught your drake to more appropriate behavior you can do it. Mine are all pets too and training is a big part of that whether birds or dogs etc. So your on the right tract.
As for geese Well my gander has always been a bully and he would pop the dog on the butt when she went by and we didn't intervene so when she turned on him and grabbed his neck to let him know she had had enough we realized we needed to do something before she actually hurt him, So the training started because my female was right there with the gander and she could have picked up his bad habit. It took a while but now if we're all sitting outside and the geese get that look[you'll know it]lol All I have to do is say their names and they waddle on off. Geese are quite different and have to learn to respect those who care for them. I have had geese over 11 yrs and still am learning about them daily. They are a joy and boy they can be a handful when breeding season comes around. Go hang out on the goose forum for a while before you make the decision to get geese. And good luck in retraining your drake. Don't give up it can be done.