My Neighbors Little Dog Is A Threat?!

[Ellochicken]

My neighbors that live in front of my house have a little Schnauzer that keeps coming around and trying to get in the chicken coop in the backyard, but one day, when I decided to let them free range on their own, that little dog came over, and killed one of my Rhode Island Red's! My father beat him until he gave up my hen, and then I hield her in her last hour alive.... But I had no clue he was going to attack any of them!
I thought he was just a stupid little mutt looking at the hens! I was sadly mistaken......

My little Spicy is now R.I.P in my Backyard almost right nest to the coop and the last of one of her feathers still remains on the chicken coop, she is with me as I collect her sister's eggs and for each milestone they have reached so far, and only when that feather floats away will she rest entirely in peace.

-Ellochicken

 

[speckledhen]

You betcha it is a threat. They can actually be some of the worst. A friend has had packs of Jack Russell terriers kill bird after bird by digging under the pens. Her father shot one that was half in and half out of a pen the last time with the owner yelling, "You can't shoot my dog!".

Check out your laws about dogs off the owner's property and print it out for the neighbor with a warning to keep that dog at home. Me, I'd add "or lose it".

There will be people who tell you that you are at fault for free ranging your birds on your own property, but that is your right. YOU are not in the wrong; the dog owner is. I got chickens specifically to free range them, though they do have pens that they are in when I am not at home. See my signature line.

Your bird was where she should have been if she was on your property. The dog was a trespasser and a predator, off of its owner's property, simple as that.

 

[aoxa]

You betcha it is a threat. They can actually be some of the worst. A friend has had packs of Jack Russell terriers kill bird after bird by digging under the pens. Her father shot one that was half in and half out of a pen the last time with the owner yelling, "You can't shoot my dog!".

Check out your laws about dogs off the owner's property and print it out for the neighbor with a warning to keep that dog at home. Me, I'd add "or lose it".

There will be people who tell you that you are at fault for free ranging your birds on your own property, but that is your right. YOU are not in the wrong; the dog owner is. I got chickens specifically to free range them, though they do have pens that they are in when I am not at home. See my signature line.

Your bird was where she should have been if she was on your property. The dog was a trespasser and a predator, off of its owner's property, simple as that.

 

 

[Orps]

They are a threat. A couple of day ago my sister's yorkie killed one of my hens. My sister forgot my chickens were in the backyard and let her dog loose with them. Eventhough my orps at 13weeks old was slightly bigger than the dog, the dog managed to catch her and kill a chicken. The others were able to escape by running into the raised coop where the dog could not reach them.

 

[dainerra]

schnauzers are working dogs. So are yorkies - yorkies are terriers and meant to go into small places and take out pests. Even the laziest "non-hunting" dog can easily kill a chicken. An overly-excited pup is one of the worst since they don't realize that those fun squeaky toys will break so easily.

Tell your neighbor what happened and ask her to keep the dog at home. If she is a responsible person, she will do that.

 

[SarniaTricia]

The more I read about predators and other people's pets, the more I think I need a gun!

Speckled Hen you have summed it up perfectly.
Thank you

 

[aoxa]

schnauzers are working dogs.  So are yorkies - yorkies are terriers and meant to go into small places and take out pests.    Even the laziest "non-hunting" dog can easily kill a chicken.    An overly-excited pup is one of the worst since they don't realize that those fun squeaky toys will break so easily.

Tell your neighbor what happened and ask her to keep the dog at home.   If she is a responsible person, she will do that.  

Exactly.

My pup is a big oaf and one jump or paw can easily kill one of my silkies (which she has), and she has also sat directly on a 5 week old chick.

I can't imagine how I would feel if my dog did that to my neighbour's livestock. I would definitely do something to make it up to them, and always keep my dog leashed after. Anyone who doesn't do something to make the situation (even a little bit) better, is not a very worthwhile person IMO. I would call animal control and let them know that their LOOSE dog was running on your property and attacking your animals. Next time it is on your property, catch it and call the pound.

 

[Mavrik]

Most places have leash laws, yes, even in the country. So the dog owner is breaking the law when their dog leaves their property, the dog becomes a public menace.

If you take it to the pound, take it to another citiy's pound.

 

[aoxa]

If you take it to the pound, take it to another citiy's pound.

 

That's a good one. Make them work to get the thing back.

 

[Mattemma]

I called AC to get a dog.He wasn't a bad dog,but I got tired of him running loose.Turns out the owner had to pay not only to get the dog,but also a fine for not having a dog license. Take it to the pound(any) OR SSS it. I would have no sympathy for an animal that killed one of my pets IN MY YARD.

I think smaller dogs can be more aggressive and territorial at times.My min pin is the guard dog at our place barking,patroling,and digging up varmits.Our black lab mix however prefers to bathe in the sun and he rarely barks.Lol,dogs.

Very sorry for your loss.Always so sad,but worse I feel when it is caused by a neighbors pet.Best wishes in dealing with the dog(and neighbors).