I have a Rottweiler (3 months old) and he gets along well with my chickens. I've read that Rottweilers were used to herd cattle on foot from one place to another (droving). This herding instinct would be useful for moving the chickens from one place to another throughout the day. Later on I might have turkeys, and eventually goats. So a herding dog would be nice. Does anyone know of any sites, books, or other sources that explain how to go about training a dog to herd...more particularly droving? Thanks for any help you can offer.
2007-02-23 14:25:59 · 3 answers · asked by Jenn 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I couldnt find anyhting for a rotti (great dogs but horrible names and people need to learn that they are great dogs) but heres a site
http://bccc.pair.com/getstart.htm
2007-02-23 14:45:19 · answer #1 · answered by it's me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My only concern would be that rotties herd based on intimidation and pain compliance. Most animals will gladly go where ever the rottie tells them but if not I doubt a chicken would survive but who knows. I have never heard of a rottie driving poultry.
Good luck and let us know if you manage it. I would love to see it. I remember reading a case of a lab herding a few birds so I guess it is possible.
2007-02-23 22:41:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i really commmend your efforts to let your dog earn his keep. nothing fascinates me more than watching a dog work. they can be such experts at their tasks. i have seen a few Rotts in herding work usualy with larger animals, so i know some of them have the drive to herd.....good luck!
2007-02-23 22:31:32 · answer #3 · answered by Eric J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋