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 2005-09-04 6:57 PM |
Expert 615   Brisbane |  Subject: Killer dogsHaving spent the best part of Thursday (4 hours) last week looking for one of our friends Siberan huskys we are looking after, it raised a question in my mind about dogs that have attacked other animals. As a result of the disapearing act (she went through a so-called secure fence) she attacked some ewes that were lambing 2 properties down from us. It took 4 hours to find her, and when we did she was sitting next to one of the sheep she had attacked. Wanting to know if any of you have had this happen and if so do your dogs go looking for trouble now? PS. Sheep are ok, but rather badly attacked. Dam dog. PPS. Rabbit went running through the back paddock yesterday, lets just say it was a quick death. Now they have really pissed me off. So called obedience trained dogs. Edited by Downunderman 2005-09-04 6:58 PM |
| 2005-09-04 8:06 PM in reply to: #240599 |
Expert 713 WV | Subject: RE: Killer dogs Hunting is natural to a dog. I don't understand why they would attack the sheep. But, IMHO, obedience training will help the dog understand his/her role in the "pack" but it will not diminsh the natural instinct that is there. Good luck though. |
| 2005-09-04 8:35 PM in reply to: #240625 |
| Expert 615 Brisbane | Subject: RE: Killer dogs Thanks hammer. I guess having dogs with a high prey drive doesn't help. The part that pisses me off is that it wasn't one of our dogs, and the friends dog we are looking after. So we had to explain the situation. Thank god they covered the vet bills. Their dog, their crappy fence. My two are very well behaved 90% of the time but small animals don't stand a chance. I guess I'll have to accept that I won't train it out of them. My avatar is not the offending dog by the way. Although he did get the better half of that rabbit. |
| 2005-09-05 11:42 AM in reply to: #240599 |
Elite 3972   Reno | Subject: RE: Killer dogs I had a dog that believed in the food chain and asserting his place on it. He did once get a neighbor's pet rabbit - lots of tears there. Later we lived in the city, so he stayed on a leash except in his own yard. And I kept him away from cats. He never lost his instinct for hunting. The week before he passed away at age 15, he still had it in him and he nailed a squirrel! I was very happy for him, actually. |
| 2005-09-05 7:34 PM in reply to: #240599 |
Champion 6285 Beautiful Sonoma County | Subject: RE: Killer dogs I've heard stories about lap-poodles killing cats. That's just creepy, IMO. |
| 2005-09-05 8:13 PM in reply to: #240599 |
Champion 8766 Evergreen, Colorado | Subject: RE: Killer dogs My girls have gotten a squirrel and at least 4 birds since I moved here. They maybe have 5 birds...but #5 is an unconfirmed kill...just a suspiciously large pile of feathers in the backyard. Anything small and furry is considered a large moving chew toy. I really don't think I will EVER train it out of them. If I see a small dog or cat I just have to say, "Don't even THINK about it.!" That usually keeps them near me |
| 2005-09-05 9:35 PM in reply to: #240599 |
New user 29 Vancouver | Subject: RE: Killer dogs I have 2 large mix breeds and one has "high prey drive" - she likes to get small things(squirels, birds, cats, dogs, skunks, etc) that try to get away. This will NOT go away, it is a part of who the dog is. Obedience training will probably help if you are always there but if you're leaving them in the yard well.... there's no one there to be the boss and dogs will be dogs. One big concern may be if your little guy decides to attack the neighbors prize winning purebred whatever - Even worse a little kid (you just never know). My girl has never been aggressive with people but at 100 lbs she could easily knock someone small down trying to get at their tasty little lapdog. Options 1) Secure your secure fence. 2) No unsupervised playtime! Edited by swim-like-rock 2005-09-05 9:38 PM |
| 2005-09-05 9:48 PM in reply to: #240599 |
Veteran 250 Madison, WI | Subject: RE: Killer dogs Huskies were bred to fend for themselves where food is rare. IMO, they are not the best choice for people that live in the city or suburbs or as "pet" non-working dogs. Not pointing fingers, but a lot of people (including myself) are attracted to the husky appearance. After some research I ralized they are not the breed for me right now. Edited by lablover 2005-09-05 9:50 PM |
| 2005-09-06 1:35 AM in reply to: #240599 |
| Expert 615 Brisbane | Subject: RE: Killer dogs cheers guys for your input. Yes they are cute puppys and yes I agree they are not for suburban areas. I live on 6 acres and have the time a space for them. I also race them, not on snow but on dirt trails. Loads of fun. Like i mentioned earlier, there is no amount of trainingthat will stop the prey drive. I still love em but. |
| 2005-09-06 10:14 AM in reply to: #240599 |
Veteran 250 Madison, WI | Subject: RE: Killer dogs Glad to hear you say that! Nothing like a well-read. responsible dog owner to make me happy! Sounds like your guys have a great home. |
| 2005-09-06 1:02 PM in reply to: #241161 |
New user 29 Vancouver | Subject: RE: Killer dogs That's pretty cool! I was wondering what you were doing with Huskies down under! |
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