I have a retriever, she has a great nature but she does chase deer, cats squirrels, a local has given me the right to walk her in his fields.
but there are cows in there, how will i know if she will chase the cows? it will be too late if i just let her off the lead!
2006-06-25 00:56:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Walk her on lead around those cows. You'll get a good indication from her reaction whether or not she's going to chase them. however, beware, a cow can kick and cause serious damage.
2006-06-25 01:01:33 · answer #1 · answered by J Somethingorother 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
you should NEVER let a dog off lead around livestock it is VERY DANGEROUS. You would be irresponsible if you did so. Keep her on the lead cause cows have been known to charge dogs and their owners because they consider them a threat. There was a well publisized incident a few years ago where this exact thing happened. Just keep her on lead until away from the cows. You could end up with a very high vet bill or a dead dog otherwise.
2006-06-25 02:58:59 · answer #2 · answered by wolfstorm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assume that she will and don't trust her around them.
If she does get near them and starts to harass them she could cause mayhem.
For example:
- she could stampede them causing injury to the cows and damage to the fences & gates, and to you if you get in their way.
- if they are dairy cows and are stressed by her they could stop producing milk
- if they are in calf they could abort
- if they have calves they might seriously injure or kill her.
I don't think you will be walking the fields very long if the cattle owner witnesses her chasing his animals. He's entitled, in the UK, to shoot her if he catches her in the act of worrying livestock.
You should consider doing some training with her so that you have, at the very least, some basic control.
You need to be able to:
- walk her to heel on and off lead
- recall her immediately from whatever she is doing
- have her lie down immediately when at a distance.
2006-06-25 05:22:12 · answer #3 · answered by DogDoc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably know the answer to this already.
You won't know until the dog is around at least one cow. Maybe your nice nieghbor will let you bring the dog over for a visit in an easier to control situation.
If not, I guess you'll have to give it a try. I think the cows have enough substance to intimidate the dog, but I don't know her as you do.
2006-06-25 01:00:35 · answer #4 · answered by LC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No harm done! if she worries livestock the farmer can just shoot her on the spot! For her own safety keep her under control on the lead and go to training classes so you can learn how to control her around sheep and cattle.
The more often she goes near stock the more used to them she'll get. She must learn never to chase sheep, cattle, horses or poultry; and to return to you no matter what she's doing.
You can train her to recall using a clicker if you can get the hang of it; just never teach her that she'll get a food treat every time she returns. One day she won't be hungry.
The point of the clicker is to replace the food reward, not tell the dog you're just dishing up.
2006-06-25 02:28:45 · answer #5 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the leash first and see how she does. It acting like she wants to chase the cows, I'd not take her there.
2006-06-25 01:01:57 · answer #6 · answered by mcghankathy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if she does anything she will only run a bit and bark at them, I don't think she will hurt them so no harm done, maybe bring some biscuits with you, and occasionally call her back, tell her to sit and give her a biscuit, telling her something like good girl well done girl. and continue on your walk, repeat this often, she will quickly get to associate your calling her back with a reward for being good and coming back.
I am not a dog trainer, I do have a labrador, and since day one 6 weeks old, I have found it is so much more rewarding to train them with kindness and not punishment. after all they don't know what the human punishment is, that is for ourselves, but we deal it out to all creatures.
try the kindness approach, (I'm not saying your are not kind) I am suggesting a kindness to overcome the problem the dog has with other animals.
2006-06-25 01:05:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't let her off the lead at first until you see how she reacts to the cows.
Then take her a few times with the lead on until she gets used to them so she won't hassel them.
You are endagering her life and the cows by just taking her off the lead and guessing what will happen next
If you're NOT SURE - DON'T DO IT
2006-06-29 01:56:39 · answer #8 · answered by Lulu Ferrari 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can take her close to the fence where the cows are and see how she reacts to them, then you can tell if she will chase them or not.
2006-06-25 01:01:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She will chase the cows. No doubt. Keep her leashed.
2006-06-25 00:59:30 · answer #10 · answered by Ya-sai 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋