My lab just tried to kill one of my hens!

[nzpouter]

When your dog let go of the chicken, your first priority is to concentrate on the dog. They only react to immediate reaction, if you choose to look for your chicken first, then that small window of opportunity to tell your dog off is gone.

 

[Beekissed]

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I agree! Immediate and firm correction is the most effective. Sort of like with kids. They then associate the unpleasant experience with their actions.