Farm Dog Question
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Comments (6)I agree with Seramas about the training. Training is extremely important, but should not be the sole element in containing a dog. I admit I have no retreiver experience and am not familiar with the characteristics. Having said that here's my .02: My Pyrs will stop short at my command also, but if the threat is great enough they will deliberately disobey if they think I'm in danger, then saunter back when all is clear, we're talking a fox or a coydog or similar. It is part of the breed, independent thinkers. My childhood Doberman & our deceased sheltie obeyed no matter what-I could stop them in mid-air almost. It depends on the breed, and the level of training they've received, and how much they respect you. Normal circumstances training works, it's the abnormal circumstances you have to worry about. My sisters sheltie was very well trained to the invisible fence, until she saw a rabbit outide her boundries & went right through the invisible barrier, and was hit & killed by a car. It might have worked better if there was a visible barrier in addition to the invisible fence, but we'll never know. In your situation I'd recomend electric fencing. If you have no electricity buy a solar operated controller. Run the wire at the bottom (18"aove ground) & top (2-3"above fence), then around the outside bottom(18"). The inside wires will keep your dog in, and the outside wire will keep other dogs out. Train the dog to the boundries. Use your existing fence if at all possible. Train her in such a manner she enjoys your company, and when she is out with you she will stay with you. Brendasue...See MoreSpeaking of farm dogs ...
Comments (13)Honestly, I'm sorry I ever mentioned the dog now. But, let's put the shoe on the other foot for a second, shall we? How about it, "rescuer", are you one of these "rescue operations" that takes on more than it can handle? Do you extend the suffering of animals that are going to die anyway with heroic efforts to "save" them? Or do you have the compassion to let an animal die, when their time has come? More importantly, how do you like being questioned about it? Why shouldn't I give *you* the benefit of any doubt until and unless I have some reason to doubt your competence? I saw "rescuer" post about being involved in dog rescues before I ever mentioned my dog. Having seen with my own baby blues over-populated, under-funded, under-staffed so-called "dog rescues" where the animals live in squalor because the supposedly good hearted people think they have to take on every lost cause that comes their way, should I have issued warnings and admonitions to this person to make sure he or she is running a humane operation? Or, would I have been further taken to the woodshed for assuming this person to be incapable to care for animals? Silly me, I chose to give this person the benefit of the doubt. Maybe I was wrong to do that. No, I'm not offended or angry - I take exception to the instant assumption that I need to be told how to treat my animals, *just the same* as this person would be, were the shoe on the other foot. So, "think of the poor doggies" all you want - just try giving humans the benefit of any doubt. Have a blast, kids. I'm done with this subject. If anyone cares for a great farm dog, look me up - he's still free to a good home. (moderators - feel free to delete this thread)...See MoreTame farm cat question
Comments (6)When we bought our house in the country last year, the previous owners asked if we minded them leaving "a couple of cats". Well, the "couple" turned out to be 5: a neutered male, an un-neutered male, and 3 un-spayed females!! Three litters were born before we could take care of business. The first, poor things, must have died from exposure. I made it a point to handle all the other kittens on a daily basis so they wouldn't be wild. Locally they do a free Spay-Neuter Clinic and I figured I'd take them all in to that. Unfortunately it fell through and I ended up having our vet spay/neuter the lot of them! Eleven cats! We've only lost one and we think an owl grabbed her because they all stay pretty close to home. From a personal standpoint, I'd just as soon foot the bill for the spay/neuter. There are always plenty more cats at the Humane Society should our hard-working crew thin out over time! The males are all big babies and we don't have to worry about cat fights because of too many raging hormones. :)...See MorePet (Farm)Pig Questions
Comments (6)Hi, Pigs can be a lot of fun to have around and are very smart. For an 8 week out I would mix warm water in her food. They appreciate the warm water in the winter too. Make sure she has access to shade and fresh water at all times. Like most animals, pigs are food motivated. If you plan on keeping this one for a pet you shouldn't feed it as you would a freezer pig. Give her plenty of veggies along with her food and she will enjoy fruits too. As far as bonding with her. Piglets have a reflex to move away from momma pig so they don't get smashed when she lays down. So when you go to pet the piglet make movements toward her from underneath of her. Not by bringing your hand down towards her like you would pat a dog. Come up from the ground with your hand to scratch under her chin and rub her belly. It shouldn't take too long before you can just give her a scratch on her butt or back. They do outgrow that reflex eventually. She might have charged at your daughter because she just isn't sure how to act with people. Set guidelines with her after she has had a little time to settle in. No biting at all is permissable. Tell her NO if she nips. If that doesn't work give her a thump on the nose, but not to hurt or injure her, just to reinforce the NO. As far as having her with the chickens they seem to get along pretty well. I have chickens that sit on the pigs backs. But keeping the pig out of the chicken food will be a problem. Never underestimate a pig that wants to get into a feeder. I think the easiest way of taking care of that is to put the chicken feeder up out of the pigs reach. I'm curious why you didn't get a pot bellied pig. The pots still get big, but not as large as a farm pig. And it has been my experience that the pots aren't as destructive as a farm pig. You need to keep a close watch on the dog and pig. They are natural enemies and when a piglet is squealing even the best dogs get upset enough to attack them. I think that high pitch squeal just plays hell with the dogs ears. Have fun! Carrie...See Moreyakimadn
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