Any Tips To Make Your Dogs Stop Stealing Chickens?

[cdnmatt]

hehe, I actually think it's quite amusing, but I don't think the owners share the same sentiment. My dogs have taken to stealing chickens, and bringing them home. And not dead chickens, but the live squawking ones. They don't ever seem to have any intention of killing the things, and just bring them home to play with, or show off, or who knows why.

Each time we just shove the chicken into the cage we used for the pups, and wait for someone to come by to claim it (and throw a tantrum at us). And of course it's always my fault, because I'm the white guy, and it's easier to blame the foreigner. Definitely not their fault for allowing their chickens to run around the city freely, instead of putting them in a pen.

Ohhh... only in Thailand.

[endure]

It's not your fault because you're a white guy - it's your fault because you have no control over your dogs.

[cdnmatt]

It's not your fault because you're a white guy - it's your fault because you have no control over your dogs.

What??? Absolutely everyone around here allows their dogs to run around freely without a leash, so I just followed suit and did the same.

They just recently discovered where the chickens are, so hopefully it's just a phase.

[Holysteel]

just train ur dog. or get a mouth muffle or something.

Is your dog happen to be a cocker spaniel ? mine likes to do that too lol..

[PingManDan]

It's not your fault because you're a white guy - it's your fault because you have no control over your dogs.

Ditto to that

[endure]

It's not your fault because you're a white guy - it's your fault because you have no control over your dogs.

What??? Absolutely everyone around here allows their dogs to run around freely without a leash, so I just followed suit and did the same.

They just recently discovered where the chickens are, so hopefully it's just a phase.

Your dogs are stealing their chickens. Doesn't matter where you live or what colour your skin is - YOUR dogs are stealing THEIR chickens. The only way it will be 'a phase' is if you take control of the dogs that belong to you. The dogs are under your control (or not apparently). If your dog stole my chickens it would find itself no longer a dog - or anything else for that matter.

Edited August 5, 2012 by endure

[BuckarooBanzai]

In my village dogs that eat/steal chickens invariably end up the main course for someones dinner. Fact not Fiction.

[kevjohn]

Get some chickens of your own.

That will save your dogs having to roam the streets stealing chickens to play with

thus, eliminating the problems that you have with your neighbors.

[Lite Beer]

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[irlguy1]

Cover them in KFC coating seriously nobody can eat that shit and not feel sick 555

[RudieTheFoodie]

I don't see a problem here.

Don't waste time training them not to steal chickens - instead, train them to bring them back via a BBQ.

[whybother]

Take your dogs to the chickens. When ever they show ANY interest in the chickens give them a hit (not hard) to take their attention away from the chickens.

[theblether]

Take your dogs to the chickens. When ever they show ANY interest in the chickens give them a hit (not hard) to take their attention away from the chickens.

Your not far wrong with that..........you need to teach the dogs a negative connotation with chickens, hitting can work, the one I preferred training my dogs was freezing cold water. As soon as the dogs make a move for the chickens soak them......it will give them the shock of their lives and they won't be long learning to connect chickens with being freezing. Just use your left over songkran water pistol.....and try not to hit the chickens, wait till you see their reaction if you hit them

ps......another cracking dog training tip.......get a large plastic bottle and half fill it with shale / pebbles. If you have a problem with your dog charging or excessively barking, smash the bottle on the floor in front of it.......remember smash the floor, not the dog, again it gives them the fright of their lives.

So if your sitting at home and the door goes, and the dog goes wild this is the best way of stopping it.......get someone to knock your door, and as the dog makes a move, smash the bottle down......keep doing it, until it sinks in. It won't take long and you'll be amazed at how quickly the dog will learn.

Dogs are all about learned behaviour, teach them correctly and you will have the best pet imaginable.

[meatboy]

this was one reason we got our dog because he was stealing chickens and they were ending up in the pot,we had him for 14months when a new security guard brought his pet to work dont laugh but its a chicken,as we walk past him 4times in the evening we had to keep him on a tight leash a wack with a newspaper done the trick now he doesnt even look at it,so my advice for you buy a lead and dont be lazy take him out.

[JurgenG]

Take your dogs to the chickens. When ever they show ANY interest in the chickens give them a hit (not hard) to take their attention away from the chickens.

No need to hit the dogs. Take a newspaper, hold your dog, hit anything, like the wall, and make a lot of noise. It is very efficient and you never touch your dog. Just make sure your dog understand why you're not happy.

If you have many dogs, it's important to identify the leader. It's him (or her) you need to correct, the others will follow.

[Lite Beer]

A favourite method that has been posted many times is this:

Tie your dogs legs together so he cannot move.

Tie a dead chicken round his neck and leave him for a couple of hours.

The experience will be so bad that he will never chase a chicken again.

Sounds terrible and I have never tried it but some members have and swear by it.

[whybother]

Take your dogs to the chickens. When ever they show ANY interest in the chickens give them a hit (not hard) to take their attention away from the chickens.

No need to hit the dogs. Take a newspaper, hold your dog, hit anything, like the wall, and make a lot of noise. It is very efficient and you never touch your dog. Just make sure your dog understand why you're not happy.

If you have many dogs, it's important to identify the leader. It's him (or her) you need to correct, the others will follow.

I don't mean hit the dog to hurt it, just to get it's attention. It would be no worse than giving it a fright by banging other things.

If you have ANY dogs, it's important to identify YOU as the leader.

Edited August 6, 2012 by whybother

[Semper]

Take your dogs to the chickens. When ever they show ANY interest in the chickens give them a hit (not hard) to take their attention away from the chickens.

No need to hit the dogs. Take a newspaper, hold your dog, hit anything, like the wall, and make a lot of noise. It is very efficient and you never touch your dog. Just make sure your dog understand why you're not happy.

If you have many dogs, it's important to identify the leader. It's him (or her) you need to correct, the others will follow.

I don't mean hit the dog to hurt it, just to get it's attention. It would be no worse than giving it a fright by banging other things.

If you have ANY dogs, it's important to identify YOU as the leader.

Correct. The beating should be aimed at the leader.

[Shot]

Get a rubber chicken, and beat him with it. And while you're at it, hit yourself a few times.

[Tonto21]

Take your dogs to the chickens. When ever they show ANY interest in the chickens give them a hit (not hard) to take their attention away from the chickens.

‘whybother’ has the answer……. Your dog is bored……….. Dogs learn behavior by association, you need to teach your dog. The best way is to treat your dog as you would a small child, praise the good actions, and chastise the bad.

This, I feel will go one of three ways; teach your dog not to mess with other wildlife….Job done. Or you will start getting blamed for ALL the chicken, (real and imaginary) that go missing and you will have to start paying out. The last one involves your dog being poisoned, this is the most likely one.

One last thing ‘cdnmatt’ you said; “What??? Absolutely everyone around here allows their dogs to run around freely without a leash, so I just followed suit and did the same.”…..Really? You know a lot of Thai have no problem driving shitfaced or riding motorbikes without rear lights at night and no helmet……….OK is it……….As everyone is doing it?

I’m not trying to wind you up, but that was a pretty daft statement, don’t you think.

Edited August 6, 2012 by metisdead
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[trainman34014]

Why not just fit the Dog's out with muzzles, which also stops them eating any old shit that they see laying around that may end up poisoning them. Will save a lot of time training and hitting them and give you more time for drinking beer. Problem solved.

[chrisinth]

Take your dogs to the chickens. When ever they show ANY interest in the chickens give them a hit (not hard) to take their attention away from the chickens.

That was exactly what my missus did to me in Walking Street.................

Cruel but effective.

[evadgib]

The OP is wide open to a substantial bill from any opportunist seeking compensation for a prized fighting cock, even if it didn't actually exist or was ran over by a drunk on a motocy.

[Hssl]

Lend me your dogs for a couple of days to rid my house of my FIL little buggers - just washed the car and the <snippers> have taken a dump on it in 10 minutes!

Edited August 6, 2012 by metisdead
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[Naam]

how do i train my dogs to steal chicken?

[Holysteel]

kick it in his nuts, when he were to ever just take one look at the chickens.

[chrisinth]

Take your dogs to the chickens. When ever they show ANY interest in the chickens give them a hit (not hard) to take their attention away from the chickens.

No need to hit the dogs. Take a newspaper, hold your dog, hit anything, like the wall, and make a lot of noise. It is very efficient and you never touch your dog. Just make sure your dog understand why you're not happy.

If you have many dogs, it's important to identify the leader. It's him (or her) you need to correct, the others will follow.

One thing to be aware of if you have a smart dog; don't let them have internet access..............

They learn too dam_n fast...................

Edited August 6, 2012 by chrisinth

[Ausladyinpatong]

A Thai lady I was having a conversation with a few nights ago has the same problem and is worried about her dogs either being poisoned or getting a bill for a prized fighting cock as mentioned above by Evadgib. She said the chickens wander onto her unfenced land.

I didn't have much in the way of advice to offer her (except to build a fence) but we did talk about the fact that my dog,a one year old spayed female, wasn't inclined to make problems on my street where she is able to wander a little bit. On our street are other dogs, cats, children and chickens and we've had no complaints, most of the time she can be seen playing with the other small dogs and young children and doesn't seem to notice the chickens. Possibly she approached the chickens when she was a lot smaller than she is now and was told by the chicken in no uncertain terms to get lost, no idea if this ever happened but she doesn't go near chickens. She does still seem to be curious about the cat that sleeps on our balcony but somewhere along the line has developed a healthy respect for cats also. Cats are pretty good at putting puppies in their place.

The lady I speak of has three dogs one male and two females; they are all intact and she acknowledged that it might be a good idea to sterilise them.

I also mentioned that I take my dog on a daily outing which includes a long walk, she loves chasing birds on the beach though (not likely to catch one as they are flying), so she's usually too tired to make problems. She's also only outside if we are at home and awake to listen out for problems.

My dog is a mixed breed soi dog, definitely some terrier in her as she loves to dig but she's not quite as into fetching or swimming as other dogs we see. If your dogs are retriever types or some kind of duck hunting working dogs maybe you should take them to a beach or a lake for long games of fetch or similar to fulfill their need. And then supervise them at home or keep them secured, for their own safety, until you have them under control, and maybe put loud bells on them (this is still not being true to the nature of the dog though). I'd hate to hear of them being poisoned or beaten over this. They sound like clever dogs who just need more to do.

Good luck!

[jcw]

Go let your dog play with 2 geese, if your dog survives it will never want to go near poultry again.

[ravip]

"And of course it's always my fault, because I'm the white guy, and it's easier to blame the foreigner. Definitely not their fault for allowing their chickens to run around the city freely, instead of putting them in a pen."

"What??? Absolutely everyone around here allows their dogs to run around freely without a leash, so I just followed suit and did the same."