Haven't seen turkeys in the yard since spring. hear them in the trees around though, in evening.Whenever we let Dahkota out he can spot them in second.He chased a deer that was about fifty feet from the house the other morning.In times past he has brought parts of deer to the old home. Don't know if he found them or if he brought down one.Even though he is old he might try.I like having the deer and turkeys around the yard. Hopefully the grouse that Kids spotted this spring might even make it into view. How can I stop him from chasing them?

This can be very dangerous for your dog. I've known folks to shoot unattended dogs for chasing wildlife. My first response is to keep him in a fenced yard, or on a leash. In many states, letting your dog pursue wildlife is illegal. If a fence or leash is not an option, how about a training collar?

All I can say is, Good Luck! I've had dogs over the years and was never able to make them accept any other creatures in THEIR yard. Aside from walking your dog on a leash or putting him in a dog run, I don't believe it is possible to break him from his duty to protect his turf. I've had 'friends' tell me they were able to break all their dogs bad habits by using a shock collar but I consider them to be a cruel device and tell anyone who is contemplating purchasing one to try it around their own neck first!

Maybe a lot of training, but it's kind of what dogs do. A fenced yard is your best bet.

Shortie3 wrote:All I can say is, Good Luck! I've had dogs over the years and was never able to make them accept any other creatures in THEIR yard. Aside from walking your dog on a leash or putting him in a dog run, I don't believe it is possible to break him from his duty to protect his turf. I've had 'friends' tell me they were able to break all their dogs bad habits by using a shock collar but I consider them to be a cruel device and tell anyone who is contemplating purchasing one to try it around their own neck first!Not all training collars are shock collars. Some of them can be set to vibrate or beep. And I DID try the shocking collar.

I had a perimeter shock collar for my dog. She didnt. Are and yelped through the pain for at least 5 seconds as she continued to climb out.

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Farmerjon
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Sep 17, 2015
We have had pretty good luck training the dogs to leave the deer and turkey alone. The adults they chase out of the area around the house but the fawns get a pass.

Our dogs,2 Dobies, an Anatolian Shepard and until 2 months ago a Border Collie, don't go out of their 200 acre yard so anybody shooting them would be trespassing . It is at least a 1/4 mile from our house to our fence line in all directions.
SCVJeff
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Sep 17, 2015
I had a perimeter shock collar for my dog. She didnt. Are and yelped through the pain for at least 5 seconds as she continued to climb out.
TucsonJim
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Sep 17, 2015
Shortie3 wrote:
All I can say is, Good Luck! I've had dogs over the years and was never able to make them accept any other creatures in THEIR yard. Aside from walking your dog on a leash or putting him in a dog run, I don't believe it is possible to break him from his duty to protect his turf. I've had 'friends' tell me they were able to break all their dogs bad habits by using a shock collar but I consider them to be a cruel device and tell anyone who is contemplating purchasing one to try it around their own neck first!

Not all training collars are shock collars. Some of them can be set to vibrate or beep. And I DID try the shocking collar.
kregli
Explorer
Sep 17, 2015
Maybe a lot of training, but it's kind of what dogs do. A fenced yard is your best bet.
Shortie3
Explorer
Sep 17, 2015
All I can say is, Good Luck! I've had dogs over the years and was never able to make them accept any other creatures in THEIR yard. Aside from walking your dog on a leash or putting him in a dog run, I don't believe it is possible to break him from his duty to protect his turf. I've had 'friends' tell me they were able to break all their dogs bad habits by using a shock collar but I consider them to be a cruel device and tell anyone who is contemplating purchasing one to try it around their own neck first!
TucsonJim
Explorer II
Sep 17, 2015
This can be very dangerous for your dog. I've known folks to shoot unattended dogs for chasing wildlife. My first response is to keep him in a fenced yard, or on a leash. In many states, letting your dog pursue wildlife is illegal. If a fence or leash is not an option, how about a training collar?

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