Sammy killed a chicken!

[IRescue452]

Sounds like he's alone too much and has nothing to do. I'm sorry about that. I know you can't do anything about that right now. Hopefully your dad will understand and be patient with the pup.

[dab_20]

Sounds like he's alone too much and has nothing to do. I'm sorry about that. I know you can't do anything about that right now. Hopefully your dad will understand and be patient with the pup.

Your probably right... I never really thought about that. Sammy isn't used to be alone for 8 hours a day sometimes up to 7 days a week. I feel awful about it. I'll tell my dad that could be a reason, too.

[borzoimom]

Dont feel bad dab.. Mine chase things all the time, and Femka ( the rescue) has treed a black bear twice, and bite them.. The first time the bear went up a tree, and she bit him in the behind, and the second a larger bear went up the tree, and the limb broke and the bear fell. Then the bear smacked at her, she twisted in mid air and promptly bit the bear on the face- riping the mouth.
I have to watch for small things alllllllllllllll the time. Sighthounds are awful for anything small and moving. I mean think about this- if they will chase a white plastic bag in lure coursing chasing is to the bone in instinct here. The joke is- we have some old deer ( bucks) that have figured out if they walk the dogs wont chase them if they are out. A chicken would run and cause commotion and it would be hard for a dog not to chase them. Once chased, the next follows.. The only little thing that survives here except for my vigilance in watching and letting the wildlife know we are out there, is the possum. Once they faint my dog will walk away.
Its a sad fact but true living on the top of a mountain. We have wildlife allll the time. I always open the door to the screen porch, turn the tv on loud, go sit out there and talk to myself.. ( rofl) to make sure the wildlife knows I am around and out. And none of mine are cat safe=. If it runs, its fair game.
May I suggest training her. Meaning put a check cord on her when outside. Thats like a thin lead but like 20 foot long. When she goes to chase the chickens pull her back and scold with a firm NO!!!

[Argranade]

Awww, rest in peace for the poor bird.

Please make sure your dog is never near birds again if he's going to kill them.

Not saying its the dogs fault but now you know it's not good around birds.

[borzoimom]

I have to watch all the time too. Like even at dog shows- they are fine. The little dogs on a leash. But I always know- to keep them leashed as the drive to chase is too strong. The same docile quiet couch pototoes I have can run 35 mph on open flat, and not tire for miles at a cruising speed of 20. My breed, if they get lost, can stay lost for years... and go very far.
I think silkies are really cute, and I would love to have some chickens. I have 18 acres up here but I also know my dogs...

[dab_20]

Awww, rest in peace for the poor bird.

Please make sure your dog is never near birds again if he's going to kill them.

Not saying its the dogs fault but now you know it's not good around birds.

It's near impossible to keep him away from birds. We can keep him leashed though until he's trusted again. Like I said before, Sammy was only playing with the silkie, and that is the weakest breed of chicken and just coulden't take it. I called my dad today and he said he's been keeping him on a leash and supervised. I definatly think Sam will be able to be around them again, it will take more consistent training, though.

[borzoimom]

Keep him on a leash is good. and train him not to chase the chickens as well..