HELP! DOG ATTACKED AGAIN!!

[Freebie]

I believe that is is instinct for some dogs to kill, It is after all how they survived for many many years before being domesticated. I think it is a huge leap to attacking humans. As when they were domesticated, most were breed to be nice to humans. We wanted them to be friendly and useful, in whatever we needed them to do. It makes no sense to domesticate and animal that works right beside you and breed it to be mean.

(Sorry, about that. I do hope your chickens are doing well.
I usually don't get sucked into these) I am not trying to be mean to anyone, so I hope I don't sound mean. I just think often times dogs get a bad rap for being dogs, when the owners should be held responsible.

 

[countrygirl4513]

In talking with my mom last night, who lives inbetween my sis and me, she made this comment. " The first time you said he killed the chickens I didn't believe it, this time I do. But it's not Melissa's fault it's Dingo's"
I blew my top!!! I quickly rebuked her and said " Mom, it's no different than if our dogs attacked our neighbors cow. We would be responsible for paying for the damages. They are our dogs, we are liable"

It is every pet owner's responsibility to care for, train, neutor, and pay for anything that animal requires or should damage! In my mind this is how I feel and I feel that it is right!

The babes are doing great. Still no maggots. 3 of them have even gone back to roosting with the others at night. However, the girls that are injured are still hiding out in the house to stay away from a horny rooster. No doubt he would tear their wounds and cause me more trouble. Thanks for asking.

 

[nccountrygirl]

countrygirl, I agree with you 100%. I have always kept my dogs either tied up on penned and have always had them either spayed or neutered and feel like as a pet owner it is my responsibility to do so, but there are people where I live that will get these ( cute little puppies ) and when they turn into( not so cute anymore dogs ) they turn them loose to fend for themselves or attack cats and run loose. I'm sorry your sister feels the way she does and chances are she will never change her way of thinking. Good Luck and if all else fails call animal control, you have to protect your flock. I'm glad your girl are feeling better.

 

[ozark hen]

keep peace in your family and just take the dog to a shelter far away and act like you don't know a thing about it. Otherwise, this is going to cause a major family problem. The longer you wait the worse it is going to get for you and your family and for you chickens.

 

[spencereb]

Countrygirl,
I am so sorry for these attacks. It hurts so bad to lose your favorite ones so needlessly, and then to have to nurse the injured. Keep up the good fight, we are all with you.
Here's my two cents: I purchased an electric fence, years back, to keep our Husky and Malamute inside our back yard, they like to run. I wired the fence (about 8 inches above ground level) around the inside perimeter of our chain link fence, worked like a charm. Today, this same electric fence keeps our killer Husky out of our chicken run. Perhaps you and your mom could chip in to help sis with this, cause if the dog chases cars, that is definately endangering drivers and other innocent victim passengers. Sis really doesn't want to go there, especially if I'm driving my family down that road and something bad happens.
As in a previous post, 100-200 bucks. I would go ahead and purchase the rig and then try to get mom & sis to go in with you, three ways, to contain her dog. If they don't go along with you, then I would install this rig on the outside of my fence (assuming you already have a chain link fence), and hope for the best.
I live in Mt. Juliet (just down the road) and would be glad to show you how our electric fence / chicken run / and two dogs co-exist.
-Spence

 

[countrygirl4513]

Oh no, we don't have any type of fence. You would have to see the layout of our 5 acres to understand it. My sis just needs to invest in fencing herself, if she does indeed love that dog so much. However, she's made the comment to me that she wishes he would just get run over. But yet she can't have him put down. Makes alot of sense doesn't it?I can't imagine wishing that on a pet. I've lost too many. I've lost a big investment of chickens to her dog. It is not for me to furnish her with fencing. But she does know if I catch that dog on my land...she won't have to worry about a car hitting him.
I do understand what your saying as far as splitting the difference. But my parents are elderly, my dad is bed ridden and they don't have the means to help in that type of thing. It is on my sis to take care of her dog, I take care of mine, they don't go roaming on her land so she should keep hers at home. Don't mean this to sound snotty, forgive me if it does.

edited to add; I had a small dog that turned on my son when he was a baby. Out of no where he bit him on the face, nearly taking his eye. I immediately had the dog put down. If the animal is a nuisance then it is best to end it humanely instead of wishing for a car to do it for you.

 

[Rosalind]

Can she not fence just a section, like a run, for the dog? I can't afford to fence all of my 2 acres, but I do have portions of it fenced, in smaller sections--one section for orchard/chickens, one section for pool, cheesy decorative fencing around the backyard that isn't really functional, etc.

You could try electric fencing, but I also wonder what kind of dog this is. I know some dogs would look at two strands of electric fence as an agility training obstacle course.

Agree somewhat with the folks who say, if she is letting her dog run free, obviously she doesn't care enough about it to be very upset if it were picked up by Animal Control. She would definitely suspect you in the event of a mysterious disappearance, but then again she should be controlling her dog.

I am also not a fan of people who let their cows/pigs/sheep run loose on the excuse that "this is the countryside, it's OK." My veggie garden and my orchard, or should I say the little twiggy stumps where my garden and orchard used to be, disagree. Control yer livestock with a $200 electric fence or I will shoot and butcher them myself. Horned cows gore, non-horned cows trample and kick, pigs bite, sheep eat every green thing on earth regardless of how expensive it was from the garden catalog.

 

[nccatnip]

Doesn't sound like Sis is going to do what is right by you. Since she really does not care for the dog, can you find someone to give him to? I know it is not your responsiblity, but looks like the only way you will be able to solve this problem.

 

[SpottedCrow]

Your sister told you that she wishes the dog would get hit...that should be enough incentive to take Dingo to the pound right there...if she's that cavalier about his outcome, then she has no right to have him...
I'm sorry but i wanna slap your sister AND your mother for being clueless...Have you given your sister a bill for the birds you've lost? that might get it through her head that your birds are NOT playthings for the dog she doesn't give a squirrel's nut for.

 

[Wooden_Pony]

Quote:
Dog barf is pretty rank too, but it would give the dog physical negative reinforcement... something easily remembered.

Otherwise its fate would be lead poisoning.

It is to late for that now the dog would not know why he is getting the Ipecac. He would not be able to relate the two together.

Get a pellet gun and shoot the dog when he goes after them again or comes onto your property. Also have you sister pay for everything you have to buy for the injured chickens and any vet bills if it comes down to that also for a new chicken!