How to Stop a Dog from Killing Chickens

In this video, Professional Dog Trainer and Behavioral Specialist Doggy Dan, talks with a dog owner whose dog was constantly running away (and killing his chickens!) Doggy Dan’s 5 Golden Rules “worked brilliantly” to solve the problem. You (and your chickens!) will be glad you found this.

How to Train a Dog to Leave Chickens Alone

Here’s Doggy Dan’s consultation with the dog owner whose dog was killing chickens and how they finally got the dog to leave the chickens alone!

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Need More Help with Your Dog’s Behavior?

Dealing with dog behavior issues can be challenging and frustrating for dog owners. I highly recommend Doggy Dan’s dog training website called, The Online Dog Trainer.

The site contains videos of Doggy Dan working with dogs on various dog behavior issues. You can choose the dog training issue you’re having and get instant help with it from Doggy Dan.

Doggy Dan is currently running a free dog training web class on dog reactivity. This covers many dog behavior issues!

I’ve been recommending Doggy Dan’s website for dog and puppy training for the last 8 years because his training methods are kind, effective, and the help is inexpensive.

Why Do Dogs Kill Chickens?

It’s not an unusual or abnormal behavior for dogs to kill chickens. Here are some common reasons why dogs kill chickens:

1. Hunting. Many dog breeds have a long history of hunting. Chickens running around can certainly trigger their primal urge to hunt and kill prey.

2. Lack or proper dog training. Dogs have to be trained to understand that chickens are off-limits, just as small children, cats, or other small animals.

3. Playing too rough. Sometimes the dog’s intention is to play with the chickens, not kill them. Dogs sometimes don’t realize how strong they are compared to small animals.

4. They’re bored. Dogs who don’t get enough exercise and mental stimulation can develop all sorts of behavior issues. If they’re exposed to chickens, they may see that as fun!

5. Anxiety or stress. Stress or anxiety in dogs can sometimes lead to aggressive behaviors. If you feel like your dog may be anxious or stressed out, read my post, How to Calm Dogs With Anxiety (includes video).

Understanding why your dog is killing chickens can certainly help in getting it solved. Make sure your dog is supervised, getting enough exercise, and that they’ve been properly trained around chickens.

Is Your Dog Aggressive Not Just Around Chickens?

If you feel like attacking the chickens is just one example of your dog exhibiting aggressive behavior, you might be interested in this.

Doggy Dan has created a dog training program called, The Dog Calming Code, specifically for dog aggression. It’s inexpensive, easy to follow and super effective. Feel free to check it.

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