Anyone have any luck breaking dogs from killing ckickens with electric fence/shock collar? My dogs killed all sixteen of my chickens and now I have to start over!
My dogs killed my chickens!
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Those are punishment or negative feedback training methods. I have 4 dogs, one cat and 5 chickens. All free range. The dogs and cat ignore the chickens. I train with rewards, mostly just verbal "good girl" type of rewards, along with "no" or "stay away" types of commands. The "pro" dog trainers use treats as well, but I am too lazy for that. But I agree with them that negative feedback methods only teach fear and/or aggression, rather than cooperation with the pack leader, who must be YOU.
In my experience, dogs see chickens as playthings, and kill during play, for the most part. This is probably not true of feral packs, though; they have learned to hunt for a living.
In my experience, dogs see chickens as playthings, and kill during play, for the most part. This is probably not true of feral packs, though; they have learned to hunt for a living.
ugg sorry to hear that ive had some dog problems recently also,my Grandpa used to say once a dog started killing there wasnt much you could do but get rid of it,one more pullet and im gonna SSS
not with shock collar, but done it with consistency, common sense and a lot of time/ patience.
At first you have to get your dog get use to the chicken and vice versa. Never let it go for a run unsupervised, walk him with you on leash when you feed and water the bird, quick correction every single time he shows interest in the birds.
At first you have to get your dog get use to the chicken and vice versa. Never let it go for a run unsupervised, walk him with you on leash when you feed and water the bird, quick correction every single time he shows interest in the birds.
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Our miniature schnauzer killed one of our chicks when they were in the house before the hubby got a top on the brooder. When we were given 12 1 yr old cochins, we purchased a shock collar and it only took twice for him to decide running after them was a bad idea. It was also set on a very low setting. That was October and we've had no troubles since. Our hound/lab mix stays in a cage in the backyard where the chickens free range and I was sure that she would go after them when we let her out but other than having a taste for the eggs (grrrrr) she gives them no trouble. I'm sorry for your loss, I know that having one critter you love get another is very hard. Buster, the schnauzer, knew he was in trouble and belly crawled away the second the husband caught him getting the baby in the house. We didn't spank him because it was our fault but we did lay the bird in front of him several times and tell him it was a "no, no, bad dog". He goes to the opposite side of the room anytime I have new chicks around now.
Our miniature schnauzer killed one of our chicks when they were in the house before the hubby got a top on the brooder. When we were given 12 1 yr old cochins, we purchased a shock collar and it only took twice for him to decide running after them was a bad idea. It was also set on a very low setting. That was October and we've had no troubles since. Our hound/lab mix stays in a cage in the backyard where the chickens free range and I was sure that she would go after them when we let her out but other than having a taste for the eggs (grrrrr) she gives them no trouble. I'm sorry for your loss, I know that having one critter you love get another is very hard. Buster, the schnauzer, knew he was in trouble and belly crawled away the second the husband caught him getting the baby in the house. We didn't spank him because it was our fault but we did lay the bird in front of him several times and tell him it was a "no, no, bad dog". He goes to the opposite side of the room anytime I have new chicks around now.
What breed of dogs do you own?
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I think maybe penning the chickens for a bit while the dog gets used to them being around. You might not be able to ever trust the dog with htem.
I have a Border Collie and 3 cats. None of them bother the chickens, but I also never leave them unattended together. Same as I never left the dog alone with the kid.
I have a Border Collie and 3 cats. None of them bother the chickens, but I also never leave them unattended together. Same as I never left the dog alone with the kid.
breed doesnt matter my pitbull will not kill a flea but my pug killed 3 turkeys and 1 hen
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I feel for you. My neighbors lab mix came over yesterday and killed one of my silkies andmy fayoumi yesterday. He came over and apoligized and offered to pay ofr them. We are friends with this neighbor and he was truely upset. I told him it was ok. This one time was an accident but if it became a reoccuring problem then it WOULD be a problem. I cant complain to much right now. He has given me alot of the wood i have used to build my coops.
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I don't think The Chicken Lady is looking for dogs the media portrays as dangerous or bloodthirsty, sometimes knowing the breed can help solve a problem. One would use a different approach for a sight hound versus a herding breed since different things can trigger their prey drive. How old were your chickens All-Cracked-Up? Our 2 dogs and 3 cats were very interested when our girls were just chicks but they stay well away even the adult bantams. (those little birds don"t play
) Good luck!!! I am no dog or chicken expert just trying to help solve a problem that could have been me.
I don't think The Chicken Lady is looking for dogs the media portrays as dangerous or bloodthirsty, sometimes knowing the breed can help solve a problem. One would use a different approach for a sight hound versus a herding breed since different things can trigger their prey drive. How old were your chickens All-Cracked-Up? Our 2 dogs and 3 cats were very interested when our girls were just chicks but they stay well away even the adult bantams. (those little birds don"t play
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