I have a 3 year old black lab that is sweet as sugar, but she has always killed racoons, groundhogs, possums, and other rodents that were on our property - and been praised for it. I taught her not to kill bunnies and she doesn't mess with the neighbors chickens, although she is curious and will travel across their property from time to time.
What I am scared of is that she will see my uncle and I (who are her primary caretakers) giving these chicks so much attention and get jealous. I think my best route is to make the dog feel as though the chicks are HER babies because I want her to protect them for the duration of their lives.
What is the best way to go about this?
What I am scared of is that she will see my uncle and I (who are her primary caretakers) giving these chicks so much attention and get jealous. I think my best route is to make the dog feel as though the chicks are HER babies because I want her to protect them for the duration of their lives.
What is the best way to go about this?