My first babies EVER :) but one might be sick :(

[gimmie birdies]

why can't people just say "no" to the dog?

 

[MontanaDolphin]

Meaning what? Say no to having a dog? Or saying no to the dog verbally? Because I have taught my dog "no". She, however, is ignoring me at the moment with the new babies. So I've had to add "go lay down" to the no in order to get her to leave them alone. I'm going to have to lock them up in the spare bedroom at night since I can't take the risk of her possibly hurting them while we sleep. That's why I want her to get used to them and understand they are not for play or for food so I don't have to watch her like a hawk.
As for if you meant say no to HAVING a dog, that's out of the question. Kalli is my hubby's baby, a 4.5 year old chocolate lab, and no way in hades will he get rid of his dog for my chickens.

Now, if we were talking about my baby, Shelby (she's the one in my avatar), I wouldn't have an issue. Shelby would curl up with them and treat them like her own babies. She was an Australian Shepherd mix, and I lost her the beginning of January after 11 years of loving companionship.

 

[gcbsmommy]

So Sorry for your loss! I have a 6 month old Australian Shepherd, Jack, who is my constant companion. They are great dogs and I can only imagine how hard it is to adjust to Shelby's passing. Our jack is very "enthusiastic" about the chicks but has been very good with them. Now our goats he loves to herd - especially one poor girl - but the chicks seem to be admired only from a polite distance so far.

 

[MontanaDolphin]

Thank you gcbsmommy. It was really hard, and I still have bouts of crying sometimes if I see something that reminds me of her. But at least I know she's not suffering anymore, and that's a great feeling!!

 

[gimmie birdies]

People tell dogs to "leave it" I just say no. dogs respond better to single syllables.