How can I train my dog not to chase my chickens?

[centrarchid]

This looks like a situation where the dog requires more resources than available. The same trap often befalling keepers of LGD's and other larger active dogs.

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

Is there any sort of field near you that you could get permission to use? You are able to buy 50 and 100 foot leashes to allow for some exciting games of fetch while remaining on leash.

The field is for the whole trailer park to use, so because I live in the trailer park, I can use it. I do need to bring him close sometimes because crazy people with four wheelers can sometimes drive very crazy around there, or on the way there. I do like the sounds of a 50 and 100 foot leash, but I don't know if it'll work when I'm taking him by the road.

It does until it doesn't. I can't make you get rid of it, but I will maintain that it's a bad idea.

Like, what? How does it not work? I do get nervous when I see the leash running out because I can't put my arm through a loop to have a better grip. Other than that, it works good for me and I'm fine with it. I'd like to keep it and use it. Please don't be mad at me for chosing to keep it.

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If you don't like the color pink, I suppose that you could get a different leash, but IMO it doesn't matter what color the leash is.

Sterling is a male... Pink isn't a very manly color for him. If I used it, it'd probably embarrasse him...

 

[black_cat]

The field is for the whole trailer park to use, so because I live in the trailer park, I can use it. I do need to bring him close sometimes because crazy people with four wheelers can sometimes drive very crazy around there, or on the way there. I do like the sounds of a 50 and 100 foot leash, but I don't know if it'll work when I'm taking him by the road.

The really long ones are for giving lots of running and fetch play in an open space, not for just walking
They are definitely separate leashes. However, if you don't like the idea of a 50 foot leash by the road, the retractable is essentially the same thing, just thinner and weaker.

Like, what? How does it not work? I do get nervous when I see the leash running out because I can't put my arm through a loop to have a better grip. Other than that, it works good for me and I'm fine with it. I'd like to keep it and use it. Please don't be mad at me for choosing to keep it.

I'm not mad at you, I'm so sorry if I came across that way! I just consider them dangerous, as well as making training much more difficult.

Sterling is a male... Pink isn't a very manly color for him. If I used it, it'd probably embarrass him...

Dogs can only see shades of blue, yellow, and grey

 

[ShrekDawg]

Yeah. I like doing the half hour walk/run more, but sometimes I'm not able to. As far as letting him off the leash, I'm too scared that he'll run away. What I do with him seems to be good with him. His previous owners said that he was hyper, but with the exercise that I do with him, he's pretty layed back. He's 2.5 years old.
As far as the e collar, what you said is very informational. Thank you. Maybe someday I'll use one, but with a new dog and zero experience with one, I probably won't be using one soon.

Yeah that’s understandable! I would definitely try to do as long a one as you can though if possible. I sometimes go for like 45 mins to an hour though of course I know not everyone can do that haha

You don’t have a fenced yard to let him in? Or one you could take him to? You could always get a long line and use that to exercise him. That way he can run and explore but still be safe. I have a 50 foot one and I think 30 ? Ish feet but they make them as small as like 10, 15, 20 or up to like 75, even 100 feet. So I’d get one of those if you can so he can run cause I think it’d be good.

Or you could get a bike attachment for him and try biking? That’s pretty fun, easy, and laid back and more tiring than walking alone. Or you could even try bikejoring or skijoring where they’re in front and pulling but that does require training. The side attachment thing you basically just hook them up and go haha

And no problem! That’s totally understandable and actually quite smart but I just figured I’d explain since a lot of people are afraid of them or whatever but don’t really know much about them or how they work. Which is totally understandable but I just figured I’d explain.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Dogs don’t get embarrassed nor do they care what color their leash is.

 

[ShrekDawg]

My dog has a pink blanket. He doesn’t care. It’s actually his favorite blanket. He likes it more than the blue one in his crate. it’s comfier.

 

[Vacman]

Shock collars work when used properly. They allow you to have control of your dog and allows them to be and act like a dog on walks. In our woods, the dogs like to roam and inspect things, Using a shock collar, I can allow them to do that and still be able to call them back if they begin to chase a rabbit or a deer. I probably have zapped my German Shepherd no more than 3 or 4 times and she drop what she's doing and comes immediately when I Call her.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I like these kinds of leashes for walking. That extra loop comes in very handy.

https://www.amazon.com/Max-Neo-Doub...hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583589103689619&psc=1

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

The really long ones are for giving lots of running and fetch play in an open space, not for just walking
They are definitely separate leashes. However, if you don't like the idea of a 50 foot leash by the road, the retractable is essentially the same thing, just thinner and weaker.

Oh, ok. When I have him by the road, I sometimes will retract it quite a bit, and sometimes completely retract it when he sees another dog so I can grab his harness in a hurry if I need to. That's one of the things I like about it.

I'm not mad at you, I'm so sorry if I came across that way! I just consider them dangerous, as well as making training much more difficult.

Ok.

Dogs can only see shades of blue, yellow, and grey

Oh, ok. Either way, I'm a little concerned that the handle might break on that leash too, (I think of that when I'm walking a neighbor's pit bull/boxer mix named Millie. I use that leash for her, and she pulls a lot more than Sterling.) They sure can't see much if that's the only colors. Do they see in different shades?

 

[black_cat]

Oh, ok. When I have him by the road, I sometimes will retract it quite a bit, and sometimes completely retract it when he sees another dog so I can grab his harness in a hurry if I need to. That's one of the things I like about it.

I do the same when walking a dog by gathering up the slack of the leash in my hand, and putting the tension on the appropriate place to 'shorten' the leash. This also allows them to not get tangled if that is an issue.

Ok.

Oh, ok. Either way, I'm a little concerned that the handle might break on that leash too

That is a valid concern with a leash, especially if it is old.

, (I think of that when I'm walking a neighbor's pit bull/boxer mix named Millie. I use that leash for her, and she pulls a lot more than Sterling.)

If it hasn't broken for her, I would consider it fine to use with Sterling until you can get a new one in whatever color you like, that has no risk of a handle breaking.

They sure can't see much if that's the only colors. Do they see in different shades?

I'm not an expert on dog vision, but I believe that they can see different shades of blue, yellow, and everything else is different shades of grey, and they can also process light, depth, and shadow (unless they have vision issues). It's not like they don't see everything else (pink leash isn't invisible) but their eyes just process it differently. Think of it like a black and white movie, with some colors filled in.