Keep dog out of fence

Jubel · #1 08/31/11, 04:27 PM

We have a new dog and she keeps getting in the fence.

She ran my chickens to death and "plays" with goats. I don't let her do this. She was allowed in with me at the beginning - 7 months and she would act like she would go for them. I would tell her no and she would stop. The last month, I found her twice in the fence.

She doesn't bite them, just runs.

I know I know... you guys will say get rid of her, but before that... is there anything else. Has anybody out there had luck with a dog that does this and now prevents it. It's in the morning and any other time she lays around like a old hound dog, probably dreaming of when she can get in the fence again.

Any ideas?

Minelson · #2 08/31/11, 05:04 PM

I would use a remote collar. Or put electric around the fences to zap her. If you go with a remote collar be sure to get some guidance on how to use it.

bwanaswan · #3 08/31/11, 05:11 PM

You can tie a dead chicken around a dogs neck when he kills one and that is supposed to stop him from chasing.

I guess you could tie a dead goat to his collar if he chases one to death but I would put up better fence and gates first.

Bearfootfarm · #4 08/31/11, 05:38 PM

What Minelson said

Donna1982 · #5 08/31/11, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Minelson

I would use a remote collar. Or put electric around the fences to zap her. If you go with a remote collar be sure to get some guidance on how to use it.

What she said

GrannieD · #6 08/31/11, 05:44 PM

Dogs need monitoring to learn correct behavior..My austrailian shep is 3 yrs. old & loose only when I am out with her..She no longer shows interest in the goats & chickens..however she is a wired dog & given the unfortunate chance to do this would not be a good farm dog.
.She is happy with my arrangement with her bed on the porch & a 4 ft. chain leash..She knows what the rules are & gets no chance to violate them..NO gets her attention if she needs it & she always comes when called because I did the homework needed..
.Train her & gain a bonding that makes her happy to please you..When you can't be "on watch" control her in her bed area..Don't think once in awhile work will gain anything .. As she matures she may be a trustworthy livestock dog,usually around 2 yrs. they get a good sence of what is expected if you are consistant..A electric wire outside the fence may impress her, but why not train her.. GrannieD

HappyFarmer · #7 08/31/11, 08:22 PM

What breed of dog? Sounds like you have a herding breed, and if so you are working against genetics. You may be able to correct it, maybe not, depends on the dog.

We've had shelties, some were good with the animals, others would chase to death. Some hard-core training may work, if not you must decide if you can fence her out or otherwise protect your stock.

Shock collars (if used correctly) may work, make sure you get the "dummy" collar though as they know the shock comes from the collar and when it's removed.... Hard, stern reprimanding, every time, such as the Alpha Roll, and possibly some Bitter-Apple on the animals.

Good Luck, I hope it works out for you.

HF

Jubel · #8 08/31/11, 09:19 PM

Thanks for all the answers. I have a shock collar and will use it.

Here's the breed... I'm embarrassed to say. She looks part pit and part beagle/hound. She has the pit look, but definitely not the pit attitude. She is NOT a guard dog that I would like for her to be. She seems like the laziest thing all day long EXCEPT for in the morning.

I had a rottweiller/lab mix and He kept everything away from the house and did not bother the chickens/goats at all. Accidentally left him in the gate and there he was the next morning.

Donna1982 · #9 08/31/11, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jubel

Thanks for all the answers. I have a shock collar and will use it.

Here's the breed... I'm embarrassed to say. She looks part pit and part beagle/hound. She has the pit look, but definitely not the pit attitude. She is NOT a guard dog that I would like for her to be. She seems like the laziest thing all day long EXCEPT for in the morning.

I had a rottweiller/lab mix and He kept everything away from the house and did not bother the chickens/goats at all. Accidentally left him in the gate and there he was the next morning.

Don't be embarrassed in what you have. If bred , trained, raised and treated correct a pit can be a great dog. I have a ridgeback/pit/smooth collie mix and he's the best dog I have ever had. Good luck.

brody · #10 08/31/11, 11:29 PM

don't be embarrassed

she actually is probably less likely to bug the animals for long given what you suspect she is

I am extremely anti shock collars but I amretty much a lone voice sometimes for positive training here so I'll just quietly mention that my dogs are allowed to make good choices and rewarded for good choices- their ability to make poor choices is limited and therefore they really don't bother with them - they are too busy trying to figure out how to make a good choice ...

airotciv · #11 09/01/11, 07:09 PM

No, don't get rid of the dog. The way I train my dogs, is to tie them to me. I take an 8' robe that I tie to their collar and then around my waist. I keep them on a short lease and the let them out a foot at a time. The thng is I can go and do my chores and still be in control of the dog.

Edit: I know you asked about fencing, but it's not about fencing its about training. Fencing is needed to keep other people's dogs out of your yard.