Kaz Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 One of my rescue dogs, a 10mnth old male bordercolliexlab was rehomed recently to a lovely family. He has settled in perfectly except for the one critical issue. When left alone yesterday he rounded up the ducks and then started to play with them. The ducks are ok but are very the worse for wear. Apparantly minus a lot of feathers. The family are devastated that they may have to return Marley and are hoping for some help so that they can trust him not to destroy their livestock. He is not acting aggressively towards them - it is simply play behaviour but that can't continue. I was hoping I could maybe put them in touch with someone who may be able to offer some helpful advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lablover Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Is the dog left with the ducks? Or when they accessible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaz Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share Posted June 8, 2007 The dog is often left with the ducks with no problems. This was the first time he was left while the family was away from home for a long period as far as I understand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lablover Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 The dog is often left with the ducks with no problems. This was the first time he was left while the family was away from home for a long period as far as I understand I should imagine without a large correction phase (similar in style to a snake proofing program), and training, it would happen again. Bearing in mind the mix of the dog, separation fencing is best. Obviously the ducks are pets - and no longer able to fly and escape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I wouldn't leave my border collie with any sort of livestock. (except the cats and they can jump on the roof when they have had enough of being herded!) I think seperating the dog and ducks is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaz Posted June 9, 2007 Author Share Posted June 9, 2007 Marley is back with me now and looking for a duckfree home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Perhaps it's for the best....as I would think that fencing off the ducks would be a reasonably simple option :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working_Setters Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 (edited) The ducks are ok but are very the worse for wear. Apparantly minus a lot of feathers. I've got some delicious duck recipes, the one done in the Weber with a bourbon and marmalade glaze is a real treat, if they're interested in taking the dog back. Now that the ducks are half plucked, preparation will be so much the easier. :rolleyes: I agree with everybody else, a tough row to hoe given the breed of the dog and new owners who don’t know much about dog training. Edited June 9, 2007 by Working_Setters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Grant Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 As a Border Collie and Exhibition Poultry enthusiast I can say there is noway on Earth that those ducks could have been left out to play with that dog, no matter how good he is. Dogs are Dogs and as such have natural instincts to chase and herd small animals. I hope you find him a wonderful forever hom as he is a rather handsome lad. ( I can feel my heart melting already, and naughty voice saying "what's one more?" Footnote: I find it rather strange that they chose the ducks over the dog. :rolleyes: Kind regards and best wishes, josh :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaz Posted June 9, 2007 Author Share Posted June 9, 2007 The ducks are stock and apparantly they are free range at this time of year. I can understand that the owners couldn't take the risk. Go on Josh I know you want the handsome lad :rolleyes: and very bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJean Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 (edited) The ducks are stock and apparantly they are free range at this time of year.I can understand that the owners couldn't take the risk. Kaz if they need a dog to be livestock guardian and trustworthy with free range ducks, I think I have an Anatolian female still available for adoption in NSW Edited June 10, 2007 by lilli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 There are a few Maremmas too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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