How to Train Dogs to Leave Chickens Alone
Teach your dog the "sit" and "stay" commands so it doesn't chase your chickens.. Use "leave it" when your dog is interested in something it shouldn't be.. Teach your dog "settle down" when it needs to stay calm.
Steps
Teach your dog the "sit" and "stay" commands so it doesn't chase your chickens.
Teach your dog the "sit" and "stay" commands so it doesn't chase your chickens.
Use "leave it" when your dog is interested in something it shouldn't be.
Use "leave it" when your dog is interested in something it shouldn't be.
Teach your dog "settle down" when it needs to stay calm.
Teach your dog "settle down" when it needs to stay calm.
Exercise your dog before introducing it to your chickens.
Exercise your dog before introducing it to your chickens.
Keep a see-through barrier between your dog and chickens.
Keep a see-through barrier between your dog and chickens.
Scold your dog if it tries to paw or jump at the barrier.
Scold your dog if it tries to paw or jump at the barrier.
Increase the time your dog spends around your chickens over 1 week.
Increase the time your dog spends around your chickens over 1 week.
Let the chickens roam near your dog while it's on a leash for 1-2 weeks.
Let the chickens roam near your dog while it's on a leash for 1-2 weeks.
Supervise your dog around your chickens while its off of a leash for 3-4 weeks.
Supervise your dog around your chickens while its off of a leash for 3-4 weeks.
Reward your dog with treats for behaving well around the chickens.
Reward your dog with treats for behaving well around the chickens.
Watch for signs that your dog is going to attack.
Watch for signs that your dog is going to attack.
Discipline your dog if it starts to chase or nip at your chickens.
Discipline your dog if it starts to chase or nip at your chickens.
Comments (0)
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!