Goat discussion forums > Health & Wellness > My babies were attacked by a dog… If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Thanks. The dogs immediately began taking an interest in the goat next door. Thanks for your posts. we paid for 1/2 of the emergency room costs totalling 657.00, they then went to another vet and said that their dog had an ulcer in it's eye (dog is a pug) and required emergency surgery resulting in an additional 2700.00 cost, are we liable for this? The tendency to do that doesn't mean that the dog has any stock working instinct. The important thing now is to keep Ike on a line until his recall is 100% reliable (unless the goats are safe in a dog-proof pen). Dog trying to mate with goat ! And yes, LGD means Livestock Guardian Dog. The dogs, black and biege Labrador retriever mixes weighing more than 45 pounds, were ones that Harrow recognized. For now their scraps seem to be a bit one sided. I've never dealt with dog attacks but I've seen my share of puncture wounds on the goats and dogs. But under the law of any state, they are not actually "persons". Then you put up privacy screens. Running triggers this action... maybe get a big, mean male goat. Anyhoo, I skipped over seeing that this thread was resurrected by some poor woman who is wondering if bulldogs attacking a goat means the dog can't be trusted around her grandkids. Today, while at the dog park, I was attacked by a reactive pit mix. 3 Answers. The dog bit me so hard that he ripped through all the layers I had on and broke my skin. It is not unusual for animals to attack sick animals. Obviously a bit sore and sorry for himself, and more than a … Just walk him and work with him on basic manners. The vet checked him out but couldn't find anything, so we took him home but he still won't eat anything. IF you can, try and catch it. The male is kinda different, he acts too busy to be petted, not very personal at all. My dog, Destin, still displays his mothering and protective feelings for those baby rabbits. My neighbor started yelling at me that my dog has been harassing and eating their dogs’ food for months already. Reading, Animals/Pets , Pet Dog Trainer, and Herding training student! Let him know what it is to walk in your good graces. I was really hoping no one suggested shooting the dog! The dogs have just noticed goats are assholes. I was in a rage when one of them laughed during the fracas that my dog … My neighbors were nice about it. If the dog has been safe and reliable around kids in the past, killing a mouse or a chicken or a goat doesn't suddenly make the dog see humans as potential prey. Taking your male on separate walks is a good idea, but now you've added another time-consuming chore to a day that you already feel isn't allowing you enough time with your other dogs and your horses. The vets around here don't take goats so I can't ask them for help. No these were not my dogs or my goat for that matter. Several wounds went untreated because we simply didn't find them. today he … Good Luck. That's not to say that dogs can't have both strong prey drive and strong herding instinct, but they aren't the same thing, and many dogs that chase and scatter livestock have zero interest in actually "herding" them. Watch Queue Queue. I wish I lived close enough to see him --- he sounds interesting. I felt so sorry for the mama goat. https://abc7.ws/2FGTZF3 I think I'll take him to the patch with me. I don't think they hurt the goats. old male "Max." Answer Save. If a dog has bitten somebody, attacked another dog or seems likely to attack, you should report it immediately to the police on 101. She was still a baby herself when it happened. I need to spend more time with them too. It symobilizes a website link url. A few days later, we knew what the problem was. My dog is usually tied down, but he always breaks out of the leash and we don’t always have money to be buy him a new one right away (that’s why we’ve been keeping him inside). There is no reason why they need to be unsupervised in the backyard, and they have not been since we started having trouble. Border Collies have had parts of that sequence strengthened and used to our advantage when trained : namely the eye/stalk - but make no mistake. Let’s face it, animals can be unpredictable creatures at times. I don't really have a way for each to have their own area (the goats will have their own shelter area that is gated so the dogs can't get in and goats can't get out, but not enough room for them to be day in and day out). I need to make some kind of decision. I saw her walk over to the dog and start to posture like she was going to ram her, well the dog just laced into her & tore the skin at the base of her ear. My boyfriend was watching my dog while I was away on business, and he was walking him in his apartment complex (my dog is a… Dog Broke Leash and Severely Injured My Small Dog… A few days ago my girlfriend and I were walking our 6 year old Morkie along our neighborhood road. My dog was attacked by an unleashed smaller dog owned by some vagrants hanging out downtown. It did not bite but rushed her repeatedly, circling around then crashing into her until I got in front of her. Keep him comfortable and keep offering him food or water, but don't force it. I was told that about my Max. Why did that dog attack my dog: Some dogs are being attacked for biological reasons. Is there a reason both dogs need to be left unsupervised in your back yard? Note the colour, size, breed, markings and collar colour of the dog and take a photo if it is safe to do so. I screamed at the dogs, got the gate open, ran into the field swinging a stick - by this time they'd stepped away from the goat, who was crying with blood on this back. I have three goats in an electric fence and Sat two dogs somehow got into my fence and got a hold of one of my nanny goats and drug her through the fence into a creek on my property. I can't bear to part with them. Watch your pets. I would really just like some way ensure that they will not ever pose a threat to other animals. Prey drive When a dog bites because of their prey drive, it’s frequently accidental — the dog was aiming for the rope toy and missed, hitting your hand, for example. If they are more tired, it will be easier for you to leave them inside to relax instead of having to put them in the yard. Reply. It will be interesting to hear what others who have had similar situations have to say. I personally do not know about the dog being "too aggressive" to work certain stock. This coyote hopped a 6 foot wall. Wash the area thoroughly with an antiseptic soap like povidine or dial . I would try leaving him behind when you run the other dogs. Dog Attacked My Dog. The dogs immediately began taking an interest in the goat next door. What I was taking exception to was the notion by the OP (back 13 yrs ago) thinking that grabbing and ripping a goats ear, or chasing and killing a goat were signs of the dogs herding instinct being "too strong", and response that any "normal healthy dog will chase and kill livestock if it gets the chance", or that any young border collie with any instinct at all will chase and "go nuts" when first exposed to livestock, and that the scattering and biting are signs of working potential. My pygmy goat was attacked by my dog...very unexpected but totally my fault...dog was chewing a bone and I had let the goats out of their paddock while I was getting their hay. Dogs attack all types of livestock and poultry—sometimes even llamas and donkeys kept for guarding sheep and goats. My goat got attacked by 3 dogs three days ago. (Sabah Arar/AFP/Getty Images) This article is more than 1 year old. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Is that a reasonable expectation, or do some dogs always require supervision? My horses are very jealous. I think your dog just needs training and direction. I have yet to see him get in the bc crouch position. Advice about border collies may not apply to bulldogs. She didn't bleed for very long but the cuts are a little deep. These animals flee wildly when dogs attack, and this is the type of action that feeds predatory behavior. MikeSnake. I'm ready for summer break already! Fed & watered him. I need help. If your dog is aggressive towards other dogs, then you should seek advice from your vet and consider putting a muzzle on them. The goat would respond by butting the fence with his horns. Dog owners can be held liable for dog-bite injuries if they knew the dog was likely to cause that type of injury. It turned around and charged the yorkie, giving a real good head-butt. My reaction has just been to try to distract them with toys to get them to forget about the goat. And please don't let your pups in the backyard unsupervised until you have a good fence in place. Please help . My doe was attacked by my neighbor's dog. It's strong prey drive. I have days that I just start screaming names until I get to the one that needs yelled at - which of course is the one that isn't listening anyhow. Distressing footage from Malaysia shows a brown dog writhing on the ground with blood pouring out of its body. Notice Cersei's defensive snort at the end. She never hurt anything again, we never had any problems and she went from being a farm dog to a much loved pet. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. But I have seen him herd the neighbor's chickens without stepping on a feather. My daughter loves them and is angry at me because I had them fenced in the front yard and not locked up in their kennels. A stray dog was coldly shot dead in the street after it attacked a goat and a soldier. The problem is even when I am with them in the backyard for play time they periodically begin pestering the goat. Good luck with whatever you decide. But it will take time, and perhaps help from a knowledgeable trainer, and you are already feeling pinched by the extra time commitment the two new dogs are causing. My only point is lots of dogs in lots of breeds have strong prey drive and will chase and attack and kill prey animals, including livestock, if given the opportunity. He got better with professional training - definitely beyond my handling. Young males always seem more gung-ho or something than the females. I was at work while this was going on as I pulled into my driveway I seen the dogs but not the goat at the time. Who ever said a loose dog is a dead dog I 100% agree, I dont care what the breed of dog, if the owner loves that dog will keep it home. my dog got out and he attacked the neighbors goat and they say that the goat has three puncture wonds in the neck and two in the hip they said that they wanted to call animal control but then they said that they want us to get rid of him or they were going to start a petion to get him put down PLEASE HELP I LOVE MY DOG SO MUCH PLEASE HELP US! It started as that, and we used it. They are easy to tire out and run down, making the chase fun and short for a dog. Treat them every time they start reacting to the goat. They bit her in the jaw and on the upper part of her neck. Dog bites are usually nasty wounds because of their jagged edges , deep puncture like nature and the contamination that occurrs. . Then when you get back, take him out and walk with him. Watch Queue Queue Queue I believe if something like this is going on, you should be keeping a much closer eye on your dogs when they are in the yard.. as in, you should be outside with them any time you want them to run around and have fun. Yeah that bit worried me a bit actually. Damage Done (It's far too soon to tell, based on one or two times chasing stock.) Sure, some people will say, "Why not catch them and take them to the shelter?" She was obviously a bit rough playing with them and they both died. Ike may turn out to be a good worker. I buried fencing material around the fence, so that they could no long dig under the fence to the goat. (I'm on a 4 wheeler). Same thing happened to a girl I dated last year only it was her own dog that attacked her goat and killed 3 laying hens (all behind an electric fence). In August she called to ask if I would could provide her dogs with a home, as her husband now is very ill. She knew I was aware of the needs of a bc, and didn't want to take them to a shelter. BTW, the "taste of blood" thing is nonsense. They should be sheared to remove wool around them with care not to catch tissue or skin in the shears. He continued to run successfully in trials and help out at home --- and his owner/handler kept a more responsible eye on him. Do they tend to go after the smaller farm animals with the intention of killing more than the dogs fed a store bought dog food? She was 21 yrs old. If nothing else, and at all possible, try sending him for training for a month or two. Make the interaction with the goat as positive as possible. now that is fresh blood, fer shur! I would strongly discourage sharing a fenceline; you and your neighbor should have your own fences, so if one breaks, you always have another barrier. I know that dogs who bite people are more likely to be repeat biters & or escalate the biting (of course depending on circumstances, I'm talking in general). He never hurt another animal, as far as I know. Me and my family raise goats for food but even though we know they're meant to be eaten we still love them dearly! I'd expect a little erratic behavior for a few weeks to a few months. The dogs ran into the neighbors yard and bite the goat on the side hard enough draw blood. BCs!, Motorcycles, Football (Go Broncos! Heh. Yup. In addition to the "many" phenomenon that you're going through, the dogs are also figuring out who is who and what is what. Display as a link instead, × Jack and I are in agreement, although looking at the prey drive/herding relationship from different perspectives. I'm a dog lover myself but if they run livestock, they've got to go. Recently my wife and I have started taking care of two dogs that are pit lab mixes. My goat got attacked by a dog a month and a half ago and they bit her on the neck and on the jaw. And while I've seen some young dogs that developed into fine sheepdogs "go nuts" on their first encounter with stock, I've also seen many who went right to work. We have to pick pumpkins. My pygmy goat was attacked by my dog...very unexpected but totally my fault...dog was chewing a bone and I had let the goats out of their paddock while I was getting their hay. This may end up being a deal-breaker, but I hope not. They don't always come perfect, sometimes you have to work on it. I don't own stock and obviously won't ever take any chances, but hate to think that he'd automatically kill given the opportunity. She eats and drinks but not very much. He can probably be trained to be reliable around livestock with supervision, and confinement whenever he isn't directly supervised. Everything is up in the air. Lindsay Dodgson. T his morning my dog was attacked by a ghost. Not enough hours in the day. I saw her walk over to the dog and start to posture like she was going to ram her, well the dog just laced into her & tore the skin at the base of her ear. The previous owner wanted me to keep the two dogs together. MY Male goat got attacked by a dog and i was wondering because we have been giving him ibuprofen and i was asking how much should i give him at a time because i am vary worried bout him dieing.? Could a 7 month old dog hurt a goat? He ran around in the playpen, but I didn't let him out like the other five. I'm going for a pair of them, because I want to make double-damn sure this doesn't happen again. Soon after that their interactions with the goat became extremely hostile. ps -- having expanded your pack from four to six may not seem like a big jump, but it really is. We received a antibiotic shot from the vet and gave it to her about a week and half into the problem. Those are all aspects of prey drive. To what extent am i liable if my dog got loose and attacked my neighbors dog on their property? A good fence is cheaper than an e-vet bill (or, more likely, paying for a new goat) and only takes a weekend at most to put up. Now that said, about the doe its self. I'd recommend @Lisa Salgadolook elsewhere for help with this. Community Answer . What should I do if my dog is attacked by another dog? He’s watching closely for any new activity out there. I got to the fence as fast as I could & saw the male had a young goat on the ground shaking it violently. 0 … I got the dogs to their kennels, gave medicine to the goat & doctored it's wounds & again later at night, but this morning the poor thing was dead. Goats are deceitful and can hide just about anywhere. My dog was attacked at night in our backyard. The best way I healed my chickens was giving them more attention and care versus my others. This dog didn't turn into a bloodthirsty, sheep-seeking missile. I need some advice from someone who has had goats attacked by dogs. October 14, 2006 in General Border Collie Discussion. I don't want to get them and then find out my dogs will kill them. Be sure to shear any areas where wounds might be present. It is not inherently differently motivated than any other dog (or wolf) crouching down to stalk a sheep then chase it. I would ask the question to those who feed their dogs a raw diet. I'm just heart-broken at the loss of my Olive, she was the sweetest goat ever.   You cannot paste images directly. If you have bird seed, get a handful and walk up to it to see if it will eat and some water maybe. Posted by Argos, March 12th 2020, last updated September 14th 2020. Dogs all have one sequence for hunting - heck, animals period - and that is basically (simplified) to find/track, stalk, chase, bite, kill, and consume. This morning after spending the night out I walked into my apt with my t-cup Chihuahua. I can just about guarantee that everything else will get easier once he starts to understand what's expected of him. The stuff was a neosporin looking stuff, but NOT neosporin. By I have two border collie mcknab mixed dogs 7 months old. Some states do not consider goats as livestock, but if the dogs are threatening goats, they could easily be threatening a child as well. Some owners of small ruminants use specially-trained guard dogs to protect their sheep or goats; these dogs … An image of a chain link. ...no. My bad. I was getting Stetson one last walk before I had to head out to my hockey game. DogTraining: A forum on dog training and behavior. While a good desensitization plan would be helpful (with all participants leashed) -- please don't try to fix the issue with training alone. Any normal, healthy dog will chase (and kill or injure) stock if it gets the chance, and few dogs have as much prey drive as border collies. Greetings, Everyday the dogs go with me around our farm. I knew she was infected but didn't know where. Herding is about controlling  livestock, not attacking it. Shouts and screams did not deter the dog. We have a sheep dog … Dog training links, discussions and questions are encouraged and content related to other species is welcome too. I just do not know where to start with training and I am afraid any training session that put the dogs together with the goat would be dangerous. One day the goat butted the fence with his horns and broke a picket out of the fence. I know I have heard of dogs who eat fresh slaughtered farm animals, and farm dogs who actually eat the placenta of a horse or cow that has just given birth???? You may have to get rid of the goats if you want to keep them safe. My wife was attacked by a dog this evening as we walked in the local park. A few years ago dogs started attacking our goats whether they were in their pen or not. My dog killed a goat - now what do I do??? She doesn’t know if now they can be trusted around my grandkids. I punched and kicked and yelled - … The neighbor tried to kill one of them yesterday but only, wounded lol her with a ,22 bullet to the face. One of the multitude inhabitants of that swamp is raccoons. 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The dogs immediately began taking an interest in the goat next door. Thanks for your posts. we paid for 1/2 of the emergency room costs totalling 657.00, they then went to another vet and said that their dog had an ulcer in it's eye (dog is a pug) and required emergency surgery resulting in an additional 2700.00 cost, are we liable for this? The tendency to do that doesn't mean that the dog has any stock working instinct. The important thing now is to keep Ike on a line until his recall is 100% reliable (unless the goats are safe in a dog-proof pen). Dog trying to mate with goat ! And yes, LGD means Livestock Guardian Dog. The dogs, black and biege Labrador retriever mixes weighing more than 45 pounds, were ones that Harrow recognized. For now their scraps seem to be a bit one sided. I've never dealt with dog attacks but I've seen my share of puncture wounds on the goats and dogs. But under the law of any state, they are not actually "persons". Then you put up privacy screens. Running triggers this action... maybe get a big, mean male goat. Anyhoo, I skipped over seeing that this thread was resurrected by some poor woman who is wondering if bulldogs attacking a goat means the dog can't be trusted around her grandkids. Today, while at the dog park, I was attacked by a reactive pit mix. 3 Answers. The dog bit me so hard that he ripped through all the layers I had on and broke my skin. It is not unusual for animals to attack sick animals. Obviously a bit sore and sorry for himself, and more than a … Just walk him and work with him on basic manners. The vet checked him out but couldn't find anything, so we took him home but he still won't eat anything. IF you can, try and catch it. The male is kinda different, he acts too busy to be petted, not very personal at all. My dog, Destin, still displays his mothering and protective feelings for those baby rabbits. My neighbor started yelling at me that my dog has been harassing and eating their dogs’ food for months already. Reading, Animals/Pets , Pet Dog Trainer, and Herding training student! Let him know what it is to walk in your good graces. I was really hoping no one suggested shooting the dog! The dogs have just noticed goats are assholes. I was in a rage when one of them laughed during the fracas that my dog … My neighbors were nice about it. If the dog has been safe and reliable around kids in the past, killing a mouse or a chicken or a goat doesn't suddenly make the dog see humans as potential prey. Taking your male on separate walks is a good idea, but now you've added another time-consuming chore to a day that you already feel isn't allowing you enough time with your other dogs and your horses. The vets around here don't take goats so I can't ask them for help. No these were not my dogs or my goat for that matter. Several wounds went untreated because we simply didn't find them. today he … Good Luck. That's not to say that dogs can't have both strong prey drive and strong herding instinct, but they aren't the same thing, and many dogs that chase and scatter livestock have zero interest in actually "herding" them. Watch Queue Queue. I wish I lived close enough to see him --- he sounds interesting. I felt so sorry for the mama goat. https://abc7.ws/2FGTZF3 I think I'll take him to the patch with me. I don't think they hurt the goats. old male "Max." Answer Save. If a dog has bitten somebody, attacked another dog or seems likely to attack, you should report it immediately to the police on 101. She was still a baby herself when it happened. I need to spend more time with them too. It symobilizes a website link url. A few days later, we knew what the problem was. My dog is usually tied down, but he always breaks out of the leash and we don’t always have money to be buy him a new one right away (that’s why we’ve been keeping him inside). There is no reason why they need to be unsupervised in the backyard, and they have not been since we started having trouble. Border Collies have had parts of that sequence strengthened and used to our advantage when trained : namely the eye/stalk - but make no mistake. Let’s face it, animals can be unpredictable creatures at times. I don't really have a way for each to have their own area (the goats will have their own shelter area that is gated so the dogs can't get in and goats can't get out, but not enough room for them to be day in and day out). I need to make some kind of decision. I saw her walk over to the dog and start to posture like she was going to ram her, well the dog just laced into her & tore the skin at the base of her ear. My boyfriend was watching my dog while I was away on business, and he was walking him in his apartment complex (my dog is a… Dog Broke Leash and Severely Injured My Small Dog… A few days ago my girlfriend and I were walking our 6 year old Morkie along our neighborhood road. My dog was attacked by an unleashed smaller dog owned by some vagrants hanging out downtown. It did not bite but rushed her repeatedly, circling around then crashing into her until I got in front of her. Keep him comfortable and keep offering him food or water, but don't force it. I was told that about my Max. Why did that dog attack my dog: Some dogs are being attacked for biological reasons. Is there a reason both dogs need to be left unsupervised in your back yard? Note the colour, size, breed, markings and collar colour of the dog and take a photo if it is safe to do so. I screamed at the dogs, got the gate open, ran into the field swinging a stick - by this time they'd stepped away from the goat, who was crying with blood on this back. I have three goats in an electric fence and Sat two dogs somehow got into my fence and got a hold of one of my nanny goats and drug her through the fence into a creek on my property. I can't bear to part with them. Watch your pets. I would really just like some way ensure that they will not ever pose a threat to other animals. Prey drive When a dog bites because of their prey drive, it’s frequently accidental — the dog was aiming for the rope toy and missed, hitting your hand, for example. If they are more tired, it will be easier for you to leave them inside to relax instead of having to put them in the yard. Reply. It will be interesting to hear what others who have had similar situations have to say. I personally do not know about the dog being "too aggressive" to work certain stock. This coyote hopped a 6 foot wall. Wash the area thoroughly with an antiseptic soap like povidine or dial . I would try leaving him behind when you run the other dogs. Dog Attacked My Dog. The dogs immediately began taking an interest in the goat next door. What I was taking exception to was the notion by the OP (back 13 yrs ago) thinking that grabbing and ripping a goats ear, or chasing and killing a goat were signs of the dogs herding instinct being "too strong", and response that any "normal healthy dog will chase and kill livestock if it gets the chance", or that any young border collie with any instinct at all will chase and "go nuts" when first exposed to livestock, and that the scattering and biting are signs of working potential. My pygmy goat was attacked by my dog...very unexpected but totally my fault...dog was chewing a bone and I had let the goats out of their paddock while I was getting their hay. Dogs attack all types of livestock and poultry—sometimes even llamas and donkeys kept for guarding sheep and goats. My goat got attacked by 3 dogs three days ago. (Sabah Arar/AFP/Getty Images) This article is more than 1 year old. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Is that a reasonable expectation, or do some dogs always require supervision? My horses are very jealous. I think your dog just needs training and direction. I have yet to see him get in the bc crouch position. Advice about border collies may not apply to bulldogs. She didn't bleed for very long but the cuts are a little deep. These animals flee wildly when dogs attack, and this is the type of action that feeds predatory behavior. MikeSnake. I'm ready for summer break already! Fed & watered him. I need help. If your dog is aggressive towards other dogs, then you should seek advice from your vet and consider putting a muzzle on them. The goat would respond by butting the fence with his horns. Dog owners can be held liable for dog-bite injuries if they knew the dog was likely to cause that type of injury. It turned around and charged the yorkie, giving a real good head-butt. My reaction has just been to try to distract them with toys to get them to forget about the goat. And please don't let your pups in the backyard unsupervised until you have a good fence in place. Please help . My doe was attacked by my neighbor's dog. It's strong prey drive. I have days that I just start screaming names until I get to the one that needs yelled at - which of course is the one that isn't listening anyhow. Distressing footage from Malaysia shows a brown dog writhing on the ground with blood pouring out of its body. Notice Cersei's defensive snort at the end. She never hurt anything again, we never had any problems and she went from being a farm dog to a much loved pet. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. But I have seen him herd the neighbor's chickens without stepping on a feather. My daughter loves them and is angry at me because I had them fenced in the front yard and not locked up in their kennels. A stray dog was coldly shot dead in the street after it attacked a goat and a soldier. The problem is even when I am with them in the backyard for play time they periodically begin pestering the goat. Good luck with whatever you decide. But it will take time, and perhaps help from a knowledgeable trainer, and you are already feeling pinched by the extra time commitment the two new dogs are causing. My only point is lots of dogs in lots of breeds have strong prey drive and will chase and attack and kill prey animals, including livestock, if given the opportunity. He got better with professional training - definitely beyond my handling. Young males always seem more gung-ho or something than the females. I was at work while this was going on as I pulled into my driveway I seen the dogs but not the goat at the time. Who ever said a loose dog is a dead dog I 100% agree, I dont care what the breed of dog, if the owner loves that dog will keep it home. my dog got out and he attacked the neighbors goat and they say that the goat has three puncture wonds in the neck and two in the hip they said that they wanted to call animal control but then they said that they want us to get rid of him or they were going to start a petion to get him put down PLEASE HELP I LOVE MY DOG SO MUCH PLEASE HELP US! It started as that, and we used it. They are easy to tire out and run down, making the chase fun and short for a dog. Treat them every time they start reacting to the goat. They bit her in the jaw and on the upper part of her neck. Dog bites are usually nasty wounds because of their jagged edges , deep puncture like nature and the contamination that occurrs. . Then when you get back, take him out and walk with him. Watch Queue Queue Queue I believe if something like this is going on, you should be keeping a much closer eye on your dogs when they are in the yard.. as in, you should be outside with them any time you want them to run around and have fun. Yeah that bit worried me a bit actually. Damage Done (It's far too soon to tell, based on one or two times chasing stock.) Sure, some people will say, "Why not catch them and take them to the shelter?" She was obviously a bit rough playing with them and they both died. Ike may turn out to be a good worker. I buried fencing material around the fence, so that they could no long dig under the fence to the goat. (I'm on a 4 wheeler). Same thing happened to a girl I dated last year only it was her own dog that attacked her goat and killed 3 laying hens (all behind an electric fence). In August she called to ask if I would could provide her dogs with a home, as her husband now is very ill. She knew I was aware of the needs of a bc, and didn't want to take them to a shelter. BTW, the "taste of blood" thing is nonsense. They should be sheared to remove wool around them with care not to catch tissue or skin in the shears. He continued to run successfully in trials and help out at home --- and his owner/handler kept a more responsible eye on him. Do they tend to go after the smaller farm animals with the intention of killing more than the dogs fed a store bought dog food? She was 21 yrs old. If nothing else, and at all possible, try sending him for training for a month or two. Make the interaction with the goat as positive as possible. now that is fresh blood, fer shur! I would strongly discourage sharing a fenceline; you and your neighbor should have your own fences, so if one breaks, you always have another barrier. I know that dogs who bite people are more likely to be repeat biters & or escalate the biting (of course depending on circumstances, I'm talking in general). He never hurt another animal, as far as I know. Me and my family raise goats for food but even though we know they're meant to be eaten we still love them dearly! I'd expect a little erratic behavior for a few weeks to a few months. The dogs ran into the neighbors yard and bite the goat on the side hard enough draw blood. BCs!, Motorcycles, Football (Go Broncos! Heh. Yup. In addition to the "many" phenomenon that you're going through, the dogs are also figuring out who is who and what is what. Display as a link instead, × Jack and I are in agreement, although looking at the prey drive/herding relationship from different perspectives. I'm a dog lover myself but if they run livestock, they've got to go. Recently my wife and I have started taking care of two dogs that are pit lab mixes. My goat got attacked by a dog a month and a half ago and they bit her on the neck and on the jaw. And while I've seen some young dogs that developed into fine sheepdogs "go nuts" on their first encounter with stock, I've also seen many who went right to work. We have to pick pumpkins. My pygmy goat was attacked by my dog...very unexpected but totally my fault...dog was chewing a bone and I had let the goats out of their paddock while I was getting their hay. This may end up being a deal-breaker, but I hope not. They don't always come perfect, sometimes you have to work on it. I don't own stock and obviously won't ever take any chances, but hate to think that he'd automatically kill given the opportunity. She eats and drinks but not very much. He can probably be trained to be reliable around livestock with supervision, and confinement whenever he isn't directly supervised. Everything is up in the air. Lindsay Dodgson. T his morning my dog was attacked by a ghost. Not enough hours in the day. I saw her walk over to the dog and start to posture like she was going to ram her, well the dog just laced into her & tore the skin at the base of her ear. The previous owner wanted me to keep the two dogs together. MY Male goat got attacked by a dog and i was wondering because we have been giving him ibuprofen and i was asking how much should i give him at a time because i am vary worried bout him dieing.? Could a 7 month old dog hurt a goat? He ran around in the playpen, but I didn't let him out like the other five. I'm going for a pair of them, because I want to make double-damn sure this doesn't happen again. Soon after that their interactions with the goat became extremely hostile. ps -- having expanded your pack from four to six may not seem like a big jump, but it really is. We received a antibiotic shot from the vet and gave it to her about a week and half into the problem. Those are all aspects of prey drive. To what extent am i liable if my dog got loose and attacked my neighbors dog on their property? A good fence is cheaper than an e-vet bill (or, more likely, paying for a new goat) and only takes a weekend at most to put up. Now that said, about the doe its self. I'd recommend @Lisa Salgadolook elsewhere for help with this. Community Answer . What should I do if my dog is attacked by another dog? He’s watching closely for any new activity out there. I got to the fence as fast as I could & saw the male had a young goat on the ground shaking it violently. 0 … I got the dogs to their kennels, gave medicine to the goat & doctored it's wounds & again later at night, but this morning the poor thing was dead. Goats are deceitful and can hide just about anywhere. My dog was attacked at night in our backyard. The best way I healed my chickens was giving them more attention and care versus my others. This dog didn't turn into a bloodthirsty, sheep-seeking missile. I need some advice from someone who has had goats attacked by dogs. October 14, 2006 in General Border Collie Discussion. I don't want to get them and then find out my dogs will kill them. Be sure to shear any areas where wounds might be present. It is not inherently differently motivated than any other dog (or wolf) crouching down to stalk a sheep then chase it. I would ask the question to those who feed their dogs a raw diet. I'm just heart-broken at the loss of my Olive, she was the sweetest goat ever.   You cannot paste images directly. If you have bird seed, get a handful and walk up to it to see if it will eat and some water maybe. Posted by Argos, March 12th 2020, last updated September 14th 2020. Dogs all have one sequence for hunting - heck, animals period - and that is basically (simplified) to find/track, stalk, chase, bite, kill, and consume. This morning after spending the night out I walked into my apt with my t-cup Chihuahua. I can just about guarantee that everything else will get easier once he starts to understand what's expected of him. The stuff was a neosporin looking stuff, but NOT neosporin. By I have two border collie mcknab mixed dogs 7 months old. Some states do not consider goats as livestock, but if the dogs are threatening goats, they could easily be threatening a child as well. Some owners of small ruminants use specially-trained guard dogs to protect their sheep or goats; these dogs … An image of a chain link. ...no. My bad. I was getting Stetson one last walk before I had to head out to my hockey game. DogTraining: A forum on dog training and behavior. While a good desensitization plan would be helpful (with all participants leashed) -- please don't try to fix the issue with training alone. Any normal, healthy dog will chase (and kill or injure) stock if it gets the chance, and few dogs have as much prey drive as border collies. Greetings, Everyday the dogs go with me around our farm. I knew she was infected but didn't know where. Herding is about controlling  livestock, not attacking it. Shouts and screams did not deter the dog. We have a sheep dog … Dog training links, discussions and questions are encouraged and content related to other species is welcome too. I just do not know where to start with training and I am afraid any training session that put the dogs together with the goat would be dangerous. One day the goat butted the fence with his horns and broke a picket out of the fence. I know I have heard of dogs who eat fresh slaughtered farm animals, and farm dogs who actually eat the placenta of a horse or cow that has just given birth???? You may have to get rid of the goats if you want to keep them safe. My wife was attacked by a dog this evening as we walked in the local park. A few years ago dogs started attacking our goats whether they were in their pen or not. My dog killed a goat - now what do I do??? She doesn’t know if now they can be trusted around my grandkids. I punched and kicked and yelled - … The neighbor tried to kill one of them yesterday but only, wounded lol her with a ,22 bullet to the face. One of the multitude inhabitants of that swamp is raccoons. 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The dogs immediately began taking an interest in the goat next door. Thanks for your posts. we paid for 1/2 of the emergency room costs totalling 657.00, they then went to another vet and said that their dog had an ulcer in it's eye (dog is a pug) and required emergency surgery resulting in an additional 2700.00 cost, are we liable for this? The tendency to do that doesn't mean that the dog has any stock working instinct. The important thing now is to keep Ike on a line until his recall is 100% reliable (unless the goats are safe in a dog-proof pen). Dog trying to mate with goat ! And yes, LGD means Livestock Guardian Dog. The dogs, black and biege Labrador retriever mixes weighing more than 45 pounds, were ones that Harrow recognized. For now their scraps seem to be a bit one sided. I've never dealt with dog attacks but I've seen my share of puncture wounds on the goats and dogs. But under the law of any state, they are not actually "persons". Then you put up privacy screens. Running triggers this action... maybe get a big, mean male goat. Anyhoo, I skipped over seeing that this thread was resurrected by some poor woman who is wondering if bulldogs attacking a goat means the dog can't be trusted around her grandkids. Today, while at the dog park, I was attacked by a reactive pit mix. 3 Answers. The dog bit me so hard that he ripped through all the layers I had on and broke my skin. It is not unusual for animals to attack sick animals. Obviously a bit sore and sorry for himself, and more than a … Just walk him and work with him on basic manners. The vet checked him out but couldn't find anything, so we took him home but he still won't eat anything. IF you can, try and catch it. The male is kinda different, he acts too busy to be petted, not very personal at all. My dog, Destin, still displays his mothering and protective feelings for those baby rabbits. My neighbor started yelling at me that my dog has been harassing and eating their dogs’ food for months already. Reading, Animals/Pets , Pet Dog Trainer, and Herding training student! Let him know what it is to walk in your good graces. I was really hoping no one suggested shooting the dog! The dogs have just noticed goats are assholes. I was in a rage when one of them laughed during the fracas that my dog … My neighbors were nice about it. If the dog has been safe and reliable around kids in the past, killing a mouse or a chicken or a goat doesn't suddenly make the dog see humans as potential prey. Taking your male on separate walks is a good idea, but now you've added another time-consuming chore to a day that you already feel isn't allowing you enough time with your other dogs and your horses. The vets around here don't take goats so I can't ask them for help. No these were not my dogs or my goat for that matter. Several wounds went untreated because we simply didn't find them. today he … Good Luck. That's not to say that dogs can't have both strong prey drive and strong herding instinct, but they aren't the same thing, and many dogs that chase and scatter livestock have zero interest in actually "herding" them. Watch Queue Queue. I wish I lived close enough to see him --- he sounds interesting. I felt so sorry for the mama goat. https://abc7.ws/2FGTZF3 I think I'll take him to the patch with me. I don't think they hurt the goats. old male "Max." Answer Save. If a dog has bitten somebody, attacked another dog or seems likely to attack, you should report it immediately to the police on 101. She was still a baby herself when it happened. I need to spend more time with them too. It symobilizes a website link url. A few days later, we knew what the problem was. My dog is usually tied down, but he always breaks out of the leash and we don’t always have money to be buy him a new one right away (that’s why we’ve been keeping him inside). There is no reason why they need to be unsupervised in the backyard, and they have not been since we started having trouble. Border Collies have had parts of that sequence strengthened and used to our advantage when trained : namely the eye/stalk - but make no mistake. Let’s face it, animals can be unpredictable creatures at times. I don't really have a way for each to have their own area (the goats will have their own shelter area that is gated so the dogs can't get in and goats can't get out, but not enough room for them to be day in and day out). I need to make some kind of decision. I saw her walk over to the dog and start to posture like she was going to ram her, well the dog just laced into her & tore the skin at the base of her ear. My boyfriend was watching my dog while I was away on business, and he was walking him in his apartment complex (my dog is a… Dog Broke Leash and Severely Injured My Small Dog… A few days ago my girlfriend and I were walking our 6 year old Morkie along our neighborhood road. My dog was attacked by an unleashed smaller dog owned by some vagrants hanging out downtown. It did not bite but rushed her repeatedly, circling around then crashing into her until I got in front of her. Keep him comfortable and keep offering him food or water, but don't force it. I was told that about my Max. Why did that dog attack my dog: Some dogs are being attacked for biological reasons. Is there a reason both dogs need to be left unsupervised in your back yard? Note the colour, size, breed, markings and collar colour of the dog and take a photo if it is safe to do so. I screamed at the dogs, got the gate open, ran into the field swinging a stick - by this time they'd stepped away from the goat, who was crying with blood on this back. I have three goats in an electric fence and Sat two dogs somehow got into my fence and got a hold of one of my nanny goats and drug her through the fence into a creek on my property. I can't bear to part with them. Watch your pets. I would really just like some way ensure that they will not ever pose a threat to other animals. Prey drive When a dog bites because of their prey drive, it’s frequently accidental — the dog was aiming for the rope toy and missed, hitting your hand, for example. If they are more tired, it will be easier for you to leave them inside to relax instead of having to put them in the yard. Reply. It will be interesting to hear what others who have had similar situations have to say. I personally do not know about the dog being "too aggressive" to work certain stock. This coyote hopped a 6 foot wall. Wash the area thoroughly with an antiseptic soap like povidine or dial . I would try leaving him behind when you run the other dogs. Dog Attacked My Dog. The dogs immediately began taking an interest in the goat next door. What I was taking exception to was the notion by the OP (back 13 yrs ago) thinking that grabbing and ripping a goats ear, or chasing and killing a goat were signs of the dogs herding instinct being "too strong", and response that any "normal healthy dog will chase and kill livestock if it gets the chance", or that any young border collie with any instinct at all will chase and "go nuts" when first exposed to livestock, and that the scattering and biting are signs of working potential. My pygmy goat was attacked by my dog...very unexpected but totally my fault...dog was chewing a bone and I had let the goats out of their paddock while I was getting their hay. Dogs attack all types of livestock and poultry—sometimes even llamas and donkeys kept for guarding sheep and goats. My goat got attacked by 3 dogs three days ago. (Sabah Arar/AFP/Getty Images) This article is more than 1 year old. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Is that a reasonable expectation, or do some dogs always require supervision? My horses are very jealous. I think your dog just needs training and direction. I have yet to see him get in the bc crouch position. Advice about border collies may not apply to bulldogs. She didn't bleed for very long but the cuts are a little deep. These animals flee wildly when dogs attack, and this is the type of action that feeds predatory behavior. MikeSnake. I'm ready for summer break already! Fed & watered him. I need help. If your dog is aggressive towards other dogs, then you should seek advice from your vet and consider putting a muzzle on them. The goat would respond by butting the fence with his horns. Dog owners can be held liable for dog-bite injuries if they knew the dog was likely to cause that type of injury. It turned around and charged the yorkie, giving a real good head-butt. My reaction has just been to try to distract them with toys to get them to forget about the goat. And please don't let your pups in the backyard unsupervised until you have a good fence in place. Please help . My doe was attacked by my neighbor's dog. It's strong prey drive. I have days that I just start screaming names until I get to the one that needs yelled at - which of course is the one that isn't listening anyhow. Distressing footage from Malaysia shows a brown dog writhing on the ground with blood pouring out of its body. Notice Cersei's defensive snort at the end. She never hurt anything again, we never had any problems and she went from being a farm dog to a much loved pet. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. But I have seen him herd the neighbor's chickens without stepping on a feather. My daughter loves them and is angry at me because I had them fenced in the front yard and not locked up in their kennels. A stray dog was coldly shot dead in the street after it attacked a goat and a soldier. The problem is even when I am with them in the backyard for play time they periodically begin pestering the goat. Good luck with whatever you decide. But it will take time, and perhaps help from a knowledgeable trainer, and you are already feeling pinched by the extra time commitment the two new dogs are causing. My only point is lots of dogs in lots of breeds have strong prey drive and will chase and attack and kill prey animals, including livestock, if given the opportunity. He got better with professional training - definitely beyond my handling. Young males always seem more gung-ho or something than the females. I was at work while this was going on as I pulled into my driveway I seen the dogs but not the goat at the time. Who ever said a loose dog is a dead dog I 100% agree, I dont care what the breed of dog, if the owner loves that dog will keep it home. my dog got out and he attacked the neighbors goat and they say that the goat has three puncture wonds in the neck and two in the hip they said that they wanted to call animal control but then they said that they want us to get rid of him or they were going to start a petion to get him put down PLEASE HELP I LOVE MY DOG SO MUCH PLEASE HELP US! It started as that, and we used it. They are easy to tire out and run down, making the chase fun and short for a dog. Treat them every time they start reacting to the goat. They bit her in the jaw and on the upper part of her neck. Dog bites are usually nasty wounds because of their jagged edges , deep puncture like nature and the contamination that occurrs. . Then when you get back, take him out and walk with him. Watch Queue Queue Queue I believe if something like this is going on, you should be keeping a much closer eye on your dogs when they are in the yard.. as in, you should be outside with them any time you want them to run around and have fun. Yeah that bit worried me a bit actually. Damage Done (It's far too soon to tell, based on one or two times chasing stock.) Sure, some people will say, "Why not catch them and take them to the shelter?" She was obviously a bit rough playing with them and they both died. Ike may turn out to be a good worker. I buried fencing material around the fence, so that they could no long dig under the fence to the goat. (I'm on a 4 wheeler). Same thing happened to a girl I dated last year only it was her own dog that attacked her goat and killed 3 laying hens (all behind an electric fence). In August she called to ask if I would could provide her dogs with a home, as her husband now is very ill. She knew I was aware of the needs of a bc, and didn't want to take them to a shelter. BTW, the "taste of blood" thing is nonsense. They should be sheared to remove wool around them with care not to catch tissue or skin in the shears. He continued to run successfully in trials and help out at home --- and his owner/handler kept a more responsible eye on him. Do they tend to go after the smaller farm animals with the intention of killing more than the dogs fed a store bought dog food? She was 21 yrs old. If nothing else, and at all possible, try sending him for training for a month or two. Make the interaction with the goat as positive as possible. now that is fresh blood, fer shur! I would strongly discourage sharing a fenceline; you and your neighbor should have your own fences, so if one breaks, you always have another barrier. I know that dogs who bite people are more likely to be repeat biters & or escalate the biting (of course depending on circumstances, I'm talking in general). He never hurt another animal, as far as I know. Me and my family raise goats for food but even though we know they're meant to be eaten we still love them dearly! I'd expect a little erratic behavior for a few weeks to a few months. The dogs ran into the neighbors yard and bite the goat on the side hard enough draw blood. BCs!, Motorcycles, Football (Go Broncos! Heh. Yup. In addition to the "many" phenomenon that you're going through, the dogs are also figuring out who is who and what is what. Display as a link instead, × Jack and I are in agreement, although looking at the prey drive/herding relationship from different perspectives. I'm a dog lover myself but if they run livestock, they've got to go. Recently my wife and I have started taking care of two dogs that are pit lab mixes. My goat got attacked by a dog a month and a half ago and they bit her on the neck and on the jaw. And while I've seen some young dogs that developed into fine sheepdogs "go nuts" on their first encounter with stock, I've also seen many who went right to work. We have to pick pumpkins. My pygmy goat was attacked by my dog...very unexpected but totally my fault...dog was chewing a bone and I had let the goats out of their paddock while I was getting their hay. This may end up being a deal-breaker, but I hope not. They don't always come perfect, sometimes you have to work on it. I don't own stock and obviously won't ever take any chances, but hate to think that he'd automatically kill given the opportunity. She eats and drinks but not very much. He can probably be trained to be reliable around livestock with supervision, and confinement whenever he isn't directly supervised. Everything is up in the air. Lindsay Dodgson. T his morning my dog was attacked by a ghost. Not enough hours in the day. I saw her walk over to the dog and start to posture like she was going to ram her, well the dog just laced into her & tore the skin at the base of her ear. The previous owner wanted me to keep the two dogs together. MY Male goat got attacked by a dog and i was wondering because we have been giving him ibuprofen and i was asking how much should i give him at a time because i am vary worried bout him dieing.? Could a 7 month old dog hurt a goat? He ran around in the playpen, but I didn't let him out like the other five. I'm going for a pair of them, because I want to make double-damn sure this doesn't happen again. Soon after that their interactions with the goat became extremely hostile. ps -- having expanded your pack from four to six may not seem like a big jump, but it really is. We received a antibiotic shot from the vet and gave it to her about a week and half into the problem. Those are all aspects of prey drive. To what extent am i liable if my dog got loose and attacked my neighbors dog on their property? A good fence is cheaper than an e-vet bill (or, more likely, paying for a new goat) and only takes a weekend at most to put up. Now that said, about the doe its self. I'd recommend @Lisa Salgadolook elsewhere for help with this. Community Answer . What should I do if my dog is attacked by another dog? He’s watching closely for any new activity out there. I got to the fence as fast as I could & saw the male had a young goat on the ground shaking it violently. 0 … I got the dogs to their kennels, gave medicine to the goat & doctored it's wounds & again later at night, but this morning the poor thing was dead. Goats are deceitful and can hide just about anywhere. My dog was attacked at night in our backyard. The best way I healed my chickens was giving them more attention and care versus my others. This dog didn't turn into a bloodthirsty, sheep-seeking missile. I need some advice from someone who has had goats attacked by dogs. October 14, 2006 in General Border Collie Discussion. I don't want to get them and then find out my dogs will kill them. Be sure to shear any areas where wounds might be present. It is not inherently differently motivated than any other dog (or wolf) crouching down to stalk a sheep then chase it. I would ask the question to those who feed their dogs a raw diet. I'm just heart-broken at the loss of my Olive, she was the sweetest goat ever.   You cannot paste images directly. If you have bird seed, get a handful and walk up to it to see if it will eat and some water maybe. Posted by Argos, March 12th 2020, last updated September 14th 2020. Dogs all have one sequence for hunting - heck, animals period - and that is basically (simplified) to find/track, stalk, chase, bite, kill, and consume. This morning after spending the night out I walked into my apt with my t-cup Chihuahua. I can just about guarantee that everything else will get easier once he starts to understand what's expected of him. The stuff was a neosporin looking stuff, but NOT neosporin. By I have two border collie mcknab mixed dogs 7 months old. Some states do not consider goats as livestock, but if the dogs are threatening goats, they could easily be threatening a child as well. Some owners of small ruminants use specially-trained guard dogs to protect their sheep or goats; these dogs … An image of a chain link. ...no. My bad. I was getting Stetson one last walk before I had to head out to my hockey game. DogTraining: A forum on dog training and behavior. While a good desensitization plan would be helpful (with all participants leashed) -- please don't try to fix the issue with training alone. Any normal, healthy dog will chase (and kill or injure) stock if it gets the chance, and few dogs have as much prey drive as border collies. Greetings, Everyday the dogs go with me around our farm. I knew she was infected but didn't know where. Herding is about controlling  livestock, not attacking it. Shouts and screams did not deter the dog. We have a sheep dog … Dog training links, discussions and questions are encouraged and content related to other species is welcome too. I just do not know where to start with training and I am afraid any training session that put the dogs together with the goat would be dangerous. One day the goat butted the fence with his horns and broke a picket out of the fence. I know I have heard of dogs who eat fresh slaughtered farm animals, and farm dogs who actually eat the placenta of a horse or cow that has just given birth???? You may have to get rid of the goats if you want to keep them safe. My wife was attacked by a dog this evening as we walked in the local park. A few years ago dogs started attacking our goats whether they were in their pen or not. My dog killed a goat - now what do I do??? She doesn’t know if now they can be trusted around my grandkids. I punched and kicked and yelled - … The neighbor tried to kill one of them yesterday but only, wounded lol her with a ,22 bullet to the face. One of the multitude inhabitants of that swamp is raccoons. 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The dogs immediately began taking an interest in the goat next door. Thanks for your posts. we paid for 1/2 of the emergency room costs totalling 657.00, they then went to another vet and said that their dog had an ulcer in it's eye (dog is a pug) and required emergency surgery resulting in an additional 2700.00 cost, are we liable for this? The tendency to do that doesn't mean that the dog has any stock working instinct. The important thing now is to keep Ike on a line until his recall is 100% reliable (unless the goats are safe in a dog-proof pen). Dog trying to mate with goat ! And yes, LGD means Livestock Guardian Dog. The dogs, black and biege Labrador retriever mixes weighing more than 45 pounds, were ones that Harrow recognized. For now their scraps seem to be a bit one sided. I've never dealt with dog attacks but I've seen my share of puncture wounds on the goats and dogs. But under the law of any state, they are not actually "persons". Then you put up privacy screens. Running triggers this action... maybe get a big, mean male goat. Anyhoo, I skipped over seeing that this thread was resurrected by some poor woman who is wondering if bulldogs attacking a goat means the dog can't be trusted around her grandkids. Today, while at the dog park, I was attacked by a reactive pit mix. 3 Answers. The dog bit me so hard that he ripped through all the layers I had on and broke my skin. It is not unusual for animals to attack sick animals. Obviously a bit sore and sorry for himself, and more than a … Just walk him and work with him on basic manners. The vet checked him out but couldn't find anything, so we took him home but he still won't eat anything. IF you can, try and catch it. The male is kinda different, he acts too busy to be petted, not very personal at all. My dog, Destin, still displays his mothering and protective feelings for those baby rabbits. My neighbor started yelling at me that my dog has been harassing and eating their dogs’ food for months already. Reading, Animals/Pets , Pet Dog Trainer, and Herding training student! Let him know what it is to walk in your good graces. I was really hoping no one suggested shooting the dog! The dogs have just noticed goats are assholes. I was in a rage when one of them laughed during the fracas that my dog … My neighbors were nice about it. If the dog has been safe and reliable around kids in the past, killing a mouse or a chicken or a goat doesn't suddenly make the dog see humans as potential prey. Taking your male on separate walks is a good idea, but now you've added another time-consuming chore to a day that you already feel isn't allowing you enough time with your other dogs and your horses. The vets around here don't take goats so I can't ask them for help. No these were not my dogs or my goat for that matter. Several wounds went untreated because we simply didn't find them. today he … Good Luck. That's not to say that dogs can't have both strong prey drive and strong herding instinct, but they aren't the same thing, and many dogs that chase and scatter livestock have zero interest in actually "herding" them. Watch Queue Queue. I wish I lived close enough to see him --- he sounds interesting. I felt so sorry for the mama goat. https://abc7.ws/2FGTZF3 I think I'll take him to the patch with me. I don't think they hurt the goats. old male "Max." Answer Save. If a dog has bitten somebody, attacked another dog or seems likely to attack, you should report it immediately to the police on 101. She was still a baby herself when it happened. I need to spend more time with them too. It symobilizes a website link url. A few days later, we knew what the problem was. My dog is usually tied down, but he always breaks out of the leash and we don’t always have money to be buy him a new one right away (that’s why we’ve been keeping him inside). There is no reason why they need to be unsupervised in the backyard, and they have not been since we started having trouble. Border Collies have had parts of that sequence strengthened and used to our advantage when trained : namely the eye/stalk - but make no mistake. Let’s face it, animals can be unpredictable creatures at times. I don't really have a way for each to have their own area (the goats will have their own shelter area that is gated so the dogs can't get in and goats can't get out, but not enough room for them to be day in and day out). I need to make some kind of decision. I saw her walk over to the dog and start to posture like she was going to ram her, well the dog just laced into her & tore the skin at the base of her ear. My boyfriend was watching my dog while I was away on business, and he was walking him in his apartment complex (my dog is a… Dog Broke Leash and Severely Injured My Small Dog… A few days ago my girlfriend and I were walking our 6 year old Morkie along our neighborhood road. My dog was attacked by an unleashed smaller dog owned by some vagrants hanging out downtown. It did not bite but rushed her repeatedly, circling around then crashing into her until I got in front of her. Keep him comfortable and keep offering him food or water, but don't force it. I was told that about my Max. Why did that dog attack my dog: Some dogs are being attacked for biological reasons. Is there a reason both dogs need to be left unsupervised in your back yard? Note the colour, size, breed, markings and collar colour of the dog and take a photo if it is safe to do so. I screamed at the dogs, got the gate open, ran into the field swinging a stick - by this time they'd stepped away from the goat, who was crying with blood on this back. I have three goats in an electric fence and Sat two dogs somehow got into my fence and got a hold of one of my nanny goats and drug her through the fence into a creek on my property. I can't bear to part with them. Watch your pets. I would really just like some way ensure that they will not ever pose a threat to other animals. Prey drive When a dog bites because of their prey drive, it’s frequently accidental — the dog was aiming for the rope toy and missed, hitting your hand, for example. If they are more tired, it will be easier for you to leave them inside to relax instead of having to put them in the yard. Reply. It will be interesting to hear what others who have had similar situations have to say. I personally do not know about the dog being "too aggressive" to work certain stock. This coyote hopped a 6 foot wall. Wash the area thoroughly with an antiseptic soap like povidine or dial . I would try leaving him behind when you run the other dogs. Dog Attacked My Dog. The dogs immediately began taking an interest in the goat next door. What I was taking exception to was the notion by the OP (back 13 yrs ago) thinking that grabbing and ripping a goats ear, or chasing and killing a goat were signs of the dogs herding instinct being "too strong", and response that any "normal healthy dog will chase and kill livestock if it gets the chance", or that any young border collie with any instinct at all will chase and "go nuts" when first exposed to livestock, and that the scattering and biting are signs of working potential. My pygmy goat was attacked by my dog...very unexpected but totally my fault...dog was chewing a bone and I had let the goats out of their paddock while I was getting their hay. Dogs attack all types of livestock and poultry—sometimes even llamas and donkeys kept for guarding sheep and goats. My goat got attacked by 3 dogs three days ago. (Sabah Arar/AFP/Getty Images) This article is more than 1 year old. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Is that a reasonable expectation, or do some dogs always require supervision? My horses are very jealous. I think your dog just needs training and direction. I have yet to see him get in the bc crouch position. Advice about border collies may not apply to bulldogs. She didn't bleed for very long but the cuts are a little deep. These animals flee wildly when dogs attack, and this is the type of action that feeds predatory behavior. MikeSnake. I'm ready for summer break already! Fed & watered him. I need help. If your dog is aggressive towards other dogs, then you should seek advice from your vet and consider putting a muzzle on them. The goat would respond by butting the fence with his horns. Dog owners can be held liable for dog-bite injuries if they knew the dog was likely to cause that type of injury. It turned around and charged the yorkie, giving a real good head-butt. My reaction has just been to try to distract them with toys to get them to forget about the goat. And please don't let your pups in the backyard unsupervised until you have a good fence in place. Please help . My doe was attacked by my neighbor's dog. It's strong prey drive. I have days that I just start screaming names until I get to the one that needs yelled at - which of course is the one that isn't listening anyhow. Distressing footage from Malaysia shows a brown dog writhing on the ground with blood pouring out of its body. Notice Cersei's defensive snort at the end. She never hurt anything again, we never had any problems and she went from being a farm dog to a much loved pet. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. But I have seen him herd the neighbor's chickens without stepping on a feather. My daughter loves them and is angry at me because I had them fenced in the front yard and not locked up in their kennels. A stray dog was coldly shot dead in the street after it attacked a goat and a soldier. The problem is even when I am with them in the backyard for play time they periodically begin pestering the goat. Good luck with whatever you decide. But it will take time, and perhaps help from a knowledgeable trainer, and you are already feeling pinched by the extra time commitment the two new dogs are causing. My only point is lots of dogs in lots of breeds have strong prey drive and will chase and attack and kill prey animals, including livestock, if given the opportunity. He got better with professional training - definitely beyond my handling. Young males always seem more gung-ho or something than the females. I was at work while this was going on as I pulled into my driveway I seen the dogs but not the goat at the time. Who ever said a loose dog is a dead dog I 100% agree, I dont care what the breed of dog, if the owner loves that dog will keep it home. my dog got out and he attacked the neighbors goat and they say that the goat has three puncture wonds in the neck and two in the hip they said that they wanted to call animal control but then they said that they want us to get rid of him or they were going to start a petion to get him put down PLEASE HELP I LOVE MY DOG SO MUCH PLEASE HELP US! It started as that, and we used it. They are easy to tire out and run down, making the chase fun and short for a dog. Treat them every time they start reacting to the goat. They bit her in the jaw and on the upper part of her neck. Dog bites are usually nasty wounds because of their jagged edges , deep puncture like nature and the contamination that occurrs. . Then when you get back, take him out and walk with him. Watch Queue Queue Queue I believe if something like this is going on, you should be keeping a much closer eye on your dogs when they are in the yard.. as in, you should be outside with them any time you want them to run around and have fun. Yeah that bit worried me a bit actually. Damage Done (It's far too soon to tell, based on one or two times chasing stock.) Sure, some people will say, "Why not catch them and take them to the shelter?" She was obviously a bit rough playing with them and they both died. Ike may turn out to be a good worker. I buried fencing material around the fence, so that they could no long dig under the fence to the goat. (I'm on a 4 wheeler). Same thing happened to a girl I dated last year only it was her own dog that attacked her goat and killed 3 laying hens (all behind an electric fence). In August she called to ask if I would could provide her dogs with a home, as her husband now is very ill. She knew I was aware of the needs of a bc, and didn't want to take them to a shelter. BTW, the "taste of blood" thing is nonsense. They should be sheared to remove wool around them with care not to catch tissue or skin in the shears. He continued to run successfully in trials and help out at home --- and his owner/handler kept a more responsible eye on him. Do they tend to go after the smaller farm animals with the intention of killing more than the dogs fed a store bought dog food? She was 21 yrs old. If nothing else, and at all possible, try sending him for training for a month or two. Make the interaction with the goat as positive as possible. now that is fresh blood, fer shur! I would strongly discourage sharing a fenceline; you and your neighbor should have your own fences, so if one breaks, you always have another barrier. I know that dogs who bite people are more likely to be repeat biters & or escalate the biting (of course depending on circumstances, I'm talking in general). He never hurt another animal, as far as I know. Me and my family raise goats for food but even though we know they're meant to be eaten we still love them dearly! I'd expect a little erratic behavior for a few weeks to a few months. The dogs ran into the neighbors yard and bite the goat on the side hard enough draw blood. BCs!, Motorcycles, Football (Go Broncos! Heh. Yup. In addition to the "many" phenomenon that you're going through, the dogs are also figuring out who is who and what is what. Display as a link instead, × Jack and I are in agreement, although looking at the prey drive/herding relationship from different perspectives. I'm a dog lover myself but if they run livestock, they've got to go. Recently my wife and I have started taking care of two dogs that are pit lab mixes. My goat got attacked by a dog a month and a half ago and they bit her on the neck and on the jaw. And while I've seen some young dogs that developed into fine sheepdogs "go nuts" on their first encounter with stock, I've also seen many who went right to work. We have to pick pumpkins. My pygmy goat was attacked by my dog...very unexpected but totally my fault...dog was chewing a bone and I had let the goats out of their paddock while I was getting their hay. This may end up being a deal-breaker, but I hope not. They don't always come perfect, sometimes you have to work on it. I don't own stock and obviously won't ever take any chances, but hate to think that he'd automatically kill given the opportunity. She eats and drinks but not very much. He can probably be trained to be reliable around livestock with supervision, and confinement whenever he isn't directly supervised. Everything is up in the air. Lindsay Dodgson. T his morning my dog was attacked by a ghost. Not enough hours in the day. I saw her walk over to the dog and start to posture like she was going to ram her, well the dog just laced into her & tore the skin at the base of her ear. The previous owner wanted me to keep the two dogs together. MY Male goat got attacked by a dog and i was wondering because we have been giving him ibuprofen and i was asking how much should i give him at a time because i am vary worried bout him dieing.? Could a 7 month old dog hurt a goat? He ran around in the playpen, but I didn't let him out like the other five. I'm going for a pair of them, because I want to make double-damn sure this doesn't happen again. Soon after that their interactions with the goat became extremely hostile. ps -- having expanded your pack from four to six may not seem like a big jump, but it really is. We received a antibiotic shot from the vet and gave it to her about a week and half into the problem. Those are all aspects of prey drive. To what extent am i liable if my dog got loose and attacked my neighbors dog on their property? A good fence is cheaper than an e-vet bill (or, more likely, paying for a new goat) and only takes a weekend at most to put up. Now that said, about the doe its self. I'd recommend @Lisa Salgadolook elsewhere for help with this. Community Answer . What should I do if my dog is attacked by another dog? He’s watching closely for any new activity out there. I got to the fence as fast as I could & saw the male had a young goat on the ground shaking it violently. 0 … I got the dogs to their kennels, gave medicine to the goat & doctored it's wounds & again later at night, but this morning the poor thing was dead. Goats are deceitful and can hide just about anywhere. My dog was attacked at night in our backyard. The best way I healed my chickens was giving them more attention and care versus my others. This dog didn't turn into a bloodthirsty, sheep-seeking missile. I need some advice from someone who has had goats attacked by dogs. October 14, 2006 in General Border Collie Discussion. I don't want to get them and then find out my dogs will kill them. Be sure to shear any areas where wounds might be present. It is not inherently differently motivated than any other dog (or wolf) crouching down to stalk a sheep then chase it. I would ask the question to those who feed their dogs a raw diet. I'm just heart-broken at the loss of my Olive, she was the sweetest goat ever.   You cannot paste images directly. If you have bird seed, get a handful and walk up to it to see if it will eat and some water maybe. Posted by Argos, March 12th 2020, last updated September 14th 2020. Dogs all have one sequence for hunting - heck, animals period - and that is basically (simplified) to find/track, stalk, chase, bite, kill, and consume. This morning after spending the night out I walked into my apt with my t-cup Chihuahua. I can just about guarantee that everything else will get easier once he starts to understand what's expected of him. The stuff was a neosporin looking stuff, but NOT neosporin. By I have two border collie mcknab mixed dogs 7 months old. Some states do not consider goats as livestock, but if the dogs are threatening goats, they could easily be threatening a child as well. Some owners of small ruminants use specially-trained guard dogs to protect their sheep or goats; these dogs … An image of a chain link. ...no. My bad. I was getting Stetson one last walk before I had to head out to my hockey game. DogTraining: A forum on dog training and behavior. While a good desensitization plan would be helpful (with all participants leashed) -- please don't try to fix the issue with training alone. Any normal, healthy dog will chase (and kill or injure) stock if it gets the chance, and few dogs have as much prey drive as border collies. Greetings, Everyday the dogs go with me around our farm. I knew she was infected but didn't know where. Herding is about controlling  livestock, not attacking it. Shouts and screams did not deter the dog. We have a sheep dog … Dog training links, discussions and questions are encouraged and content related to other species is welcome too. I just do not know where to start with training and I am afraid any training session that put the dogs together with the goat would be dangerous. One day the goat butted the fence with his horns and broke a picket out of the fence. I know I have heard of dogs who eat fresh slaughtered farm animals, and farm dogs who actually eat the placenta of a horse or cow that has just given birth???? You may have to get rid of the goats if you want to keep them safe. My wife was attacked by a dog this evening as we walked in the local park. A few years ago dogs started attacking our goats whether they were in their pen or not. My dog killed a goat - now what do I do??? She doesn’t know if now they can be trusted around my grandkids. I punched and kicked and yelled - … The neighbor tried to kill one of them yesterday but only, wounded lol her with a ,22 bullet to the face. One of the multitude inhabitants of that swamp is raccoons. 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The dogs immediately began taking an interest in the goat next door. Thanks for your posts. we paid for 1/2 of the emergency room costs totalling 657.00, they then went to another vet and said that their dog had an ulcer in it's eye (dog is a pug) and required emergency surgery resulting in an additional 2700.00 cost, are we liable for this? The tendency to do that doesn't mean that the dog has any stock working instinct. The important thing now is to keep Ike on a line until his recall is 100% reliable (unless the goats are safe in a dog-proof pen). Dog trying to mate with goat ! And yes, LGD means Livestock Guardian Dog. The dogs, black and biege Labrador retriever mixes weighing more than 45 pounds, were ones that Harrow recognized. For now their scraps seem to be a bit one sided. I've never dealt with dog attacks but I've seen my share of puncture wounds on the goats and dogs. But under the law of any state, they are not actually "persons". Then you put up privacy screens. Running triggers this action... maybe get a big, mean male goat. Anyhoo, I skipped over seeing that this thread was resurrected by some poor woman who is wondering if bulldogs attacking a goat means the dog can't be trusted around her grandkids. Today, while at the dog park, I was attacked by a reactive pit mix. 3 Answers. The dog bit me so hard that he ripped through all the layers I had on and broke my skin. It is not unusual for animals to attack sick animals. Obviously a bit sore and sorry for himself, and more than a … Just walk him and work with him on basic manners. The vet checked him out but couldn't find anything, so we took him home but he still won't eat anything. IF you can, try and catch it. The male is kinda different, he acts too busy to be petted, not very personal at all. My dog, Destin, still displays his mothering and protective feelings for those baby rabbits. My neighbor started yelling at me that my dog has been harassing and eating their dogs’ food for months already. Reading, Animals/Pets , Pet Dog Trainer, and Herding training student! Let him know what it is to walk in your good graces. I was really hoping no one suggested shooting the dog! The dogs have just noticed goats are assholes. I was in a rage when one of them laughed during the fracas that my dog … My neighbors were nice about it. If the dog has been safe and reliable around kids in the past, killing a mouse or a chicken or a goat doesn't suddenly make the dog see humans as potential prey. Taking your male on separate walks is a good idea, but now you've added another time-consuming chore to a day that you already feel isn't allowing you enough time with your other dogs and your horses. The vets around here don't take goats so I can't ask them for help. No these were not my dogs or my goat for that matter. Several wounds went untreated because we simply didn't find them. today he … Good Luck. That's not to say that dogs can't have both strong prey drive and strong herding instinct, but they aren't the same thing, and many dogs that chase and scatter livestock have zero interest in actually "herding" them. Watch Queue Queue. I wish I lived close enough to see him --- he sounds interesting. I felt so sorry for the mama goat. https://abc7.ws/2FGTZF3 I think I'll take him to the patch with me. I don't think they hurt the goats. old male "Max." Answer Save. If a dog has bitten somebody, attacked another dog or seems likely to attack, you should report it immediately to the police on 101. She was still a baby herself when it happened. I need to spend more time with them too. It symobilizes a website link url. A few days later, we knew what the problem was. My dog is usually tied down, but he always breaks out of the leash and we don’t always have money to be buy him a new one right away (that’s why we’ve been keeping him inside). There is no reason why they need to be unsupervised in the backyard, and they have not been since we started having trouble. Border Collies have had parts of that sequence strengthened and used to our advantage when trained : namely the eye/stalk - but make no mistake. Let’s face it, animals can be unpredictable creatures at times. I don't really have a way for each to have their own area (the goats will have their own shelter area that is gated so the dogs can't get in and goats can't get out, but not enough room for them to be day in and day out). I need to make some kind of decision. I saw her walk over to the dog and start to posture like she was going to ram her, well the dog just laced into her & tore the skin at the base of her ear. My boyfriend was watching my dog while I was away on business, and he was walking him in his apartment complex (my dog is a… Dog Broke Leash and Severely Injured My Small Dog… A few days ago my girlfriend and I were walking our 6 year old Morkie along our neighborhood road. My dog was attacked by an unleashed smaller dog owned by some vagrants hanging out downtown. It did not bite but rushed her repeatedly, circling around then crashing into her until I got in front of her. Keep him comfortable and keep offering him food or water, but don't force it. I was told that about my Max. Why did that dog attack my dog: Some dogs are being attacked for biological reasons. Is there a reason both dogs need to be left unsupervised in your back yard? Note the colour, size, breed, markings and collar colour of the dog and take a photo if it is safe to do so. I screamed at the dogs, got the gate open, ran into the field swinging a stick - by this time they'd stepped away from the goat, who was crying with blood on this back. I have three goats in an electric fence and Sat two dogs somehow got into my fence and got a hold of one of my nanny goats and drug her through the fence into a creek on my property. I can't bear to part with them. Watch your pets. I would really just like some way ensure that they will not ever pose a threat to other animals. Prey drive When a dog bites because of their prey drive, it’s frequently accidental — the dog was aiming for the rope toy and missed, hitting your hand, for example. If they are more tired, it will be easier for you to leave them inside to relax instead of having to put them in the yard. Reply. It will be interesting to hear what others who have had similar situations have to say. I personally do not know about the dog being "too aggressive" to work certain stock. This coyote hopped a 6 foot wall. Wash the area thoroughly with an antiseptic soap like povidine or dial . I would try leaving him behind when you run the other dogs. Dog Attacked My Dog. The dogs immediately began taking an interest in the goat next door. What I was taking exception to was the notion by the OP (back 13 yrs ago) thinking that grabbing and ripping a goats ear, or chasing and killing a goat were signs of the dogs herding instinct being "too strong", and response that any "normal healthy dog will chase and kill livestock if it gets the chance", or that any young border collie with any instinct at all will chase and "go nuts" when first exposed to livestock, and that the scattering and biting are signs of working potential. My pygmy goat was attacked by my dog...very unexpected but totally my fault...dog was chewing a bone and I had let the goats out of their paddock while I was getting their hay. Dogs attack all types of livestock and poultry—sometimes even llamas and donkeys kept for guarding sheep and goats. My goat got attacked by 3 dogs three days ago. (Sabah Arar/AFP/Getty Images) This article is more than 1 year old. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Is that a reasonable expectation, or do some dogs always require supervision? My horses are very jealous. I think your dog just needs training and direction. I have yet to see him get in the bc crouch position. Advice about border collies may not apply to bulldogs. She didn't bleed for very long but the cuts are a little deep. These animals flee wildly when dogs attack, and this is the type of action that feeds predatory behavior. MikeSnake. I'm ready for summer break already! Fed & watered him. I need help. If your dog is aggressive towards other dogs, then you should seek advice from your vet and consider putting a muzzle on them. The goat would respond by butting the fence with his horns. Dog owners can be held liable for dog-bite injuries if they knew the dog was likely to cause that type of injury. It turned around and charged the yorkie, giving a real good head-butt. My reaction has just been to try to distract them with toys to get them to forget about the goat. And please don't let your pups in the backyard unsupervised until you have a good fence in place. Please help . My doe was attacked by my neighbor's dog. It's strong prey drive. I have days that I just start screaming names until I get to the one that needs yelled at - which of course is the one that isn't listening anyhow. Distressing footage from Malaysia shows a brown dog writhing on the ground with blood pouring out of its body. Notice Cersei's defensive snort at the end. She never hurt anything again, we never had any problems and she went from being a farm dog to a much loved pet. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. But I have seen him herd the neighbor's chickens without stepping on a feather. My daughter loves them and is angry at me because I had them fenced in the front yard and not locked up in their kennels. A stray dog was coldly shot dead in the street after it attacked a goat and a soldier. The problem is even when I am with them in the backyard for play time they periodically begin pestering the goat. Good luck with whatever you decide. But it will take time, and perhaps help from a knowledgeable trainer, and you are already feeling pinched by the extra time commitment the two new dogs are causing. My only point is lots of dogs in lots of breeds have strong prey drive and will chase and attack and kill prey animals, including livestock, if given the opportunity. He got better with professional training - definitely beyond my handling. Young males always seem more gung-ho or something than the females. I was at work while this was going on as I pulled into my driveway I seen the dogs but not the goat at the time. Who ever said a loose dog is a dead dog I 100% agree, I dont care what the breed of dog, if the owner loves that dog will keep it home. my dog got out and he attacked the neighbors goat and they say that the goat has three puncture wonds in the neck and two in the hip they said that they wanted to call animal control but then they said that they want us to get rid of him or they were going to start a petion to get him put down PLEASE HELP I LOVE MY DOG SO MUCH PLEASE HELP US! It started as that, and we used it. They are easy to tire out and run down, making the chase fun and short for a dog. Treat them every time they start reacting to the goat. They bit her in the jaw and on the upper part of her neck. Dog bites are usually nasty wounds because of their jagged edges , deep puncture like nature and the contamination that occurrs. . Then when you get back, take him out and walk with him. Watch Queue Queue Queue I believe if something like this is going on, you should be keeping a much closer eye on your dogs when they are in the yard.. as in, you should be outside with them any time you want them to run around and have fun. Yeah that bit worried me a bit actually. Damage Done (It's far too soon to tell, based on one or two times chasing stock.) Sure, some people will say, "Why not catch them and take them to the shelter?" She was obviously a bit rough playing with them and they both died. Ike may turn out to be a good worker. I buried fencing material around the fence, so that they could no long dig under the fence to the goat. (I'm on a 4 wheeler). Same thing happened to a girl I dated last year only it was her own dog that attacked her goat and killed 3 laying hens (all behind an electric fence). In August she called to ask if I would could provide her dogs with a home, as her husband now is very ill. She knew I was aware of the needs of a bc, and didn't want to take them to a shelter. BTW, the "taste of blood" thing is nonsense. They should be sheared to remove wool around them with care not to catch tissue or skin in the shears. He continued to run successfully in trials and help out at home --- and his owner/handler kept a more responsible eye on him. Do they tend to go after the smaller farm animals with the intention of killing more than the dogs fed a store bought dog food? She was 21 yrs old. If nothing else, and at all possible, try sending him for training for a month or two. Make the interaction with the goat as positive as possible. now that is fresh blood, fer shur! I would strongly discourage sharing a fenceline; you and your neighbor should have your own fences, so if one breaks, you always have another barrier. I know that dogs who bite people are more likely to be repeat biters & or escalate the biting (of course depending on circumstances, I'm talking in general). He never hurt another animal, as far as I know. Me and my family raise goats for food but even though we know they're meant to be eaten we still love them dearly! I'd expect a little erratic behavior for a few weeks to a few months. The dogs ran into the neighbors yard and bite the goat on the side hard enough draw blood. BCs!, Motorcycles, Football (Go Broncos! Heh. Yup. In addition to the "many" phenomenon that you're going through, the dogs are also figuring out who is who and what is what. Display as a link instead, × Jack and I are in agreement, although looking at the prey drive/herding relationship from different perspectives. I'm a dog lover myself but if they run livestock, they've got to go. Recently my wife and I have started taking care of two dogs that are pit lab mixes. My goat got attacked by a dog a month and a half ago and they bit her on the neck and on the jaw. And while I've seen some young dogs that developed into fine sheepdogs "go nuts" on their first encounter with stock, I've also seen many who went right to work. We have to pick pumpkins. My pygmy goat was attacked by my dog...very unexpected but totally my fault...dog was chewing a bone and I had let the goats out of their paddock while I was getting their hay. This may end up being a deal-breaker, but I hope not. They don't always come perfect, sometimes you have to work on it. I don't own stock and obviously won't ever take any chances, but hate to think that he'd automatically kill given the opportunity. She eats and drinks but not very much. He can probably be trained to be reliable around livestock with supervision, and confinement whenever he isn't directly supervised. Everything is up in the air. Lindsay Dodgson. T his morning my dog was attacked by a ghost. Not enough hours in the day. I saw her walk over to the dog and start to posture like she was going to ram her, well the dog just laced into her & tore the skin at the base of her ear. The previous owner wanted me to keep the two dogs together. MY Male goat got attacked by a dog and i was wondering because we have been giving him ibuprofen and i was asking how much should i give him at a time because i am vary worried bout him dieing.? Could a 7 month old dog hurt a goat? He ran around in the playpen, but I didn't let him out like the other five. I'm going for a pair of them, because I want to make double-damn sure this doesn't happen again. Soon after that their interactions with the goat became extremely hostile. ps -- having expanded your pack from four to six may not seem like a big jump, but it really is. We received a antibiotic shot from the vet and gave it to her about a week and half into the problem. Those are all aspects of prey drive. To what extent am i liable if my dog got loose and attacked my neighbors dog on their property? A good fence is cheaper than an e-vet bill (or, more likely, paying for a new goat) and only takes a weekend at most to put up. Now that said, about the doe its self. I'd recommend @Lisa Salgadolook elsewhere for help with this. Community Answer . What should I do if my dog is attacked by another dog? He’s watching closely for any new activity out there. I got to the fence as fast as I could & saw the male had a young goat on the ground shaking it violently. 0 … I got the dogs to their kennels, gave medicine to the goat & doctored it's wounds & again later at night, but this morning the poor thing was dead. Goats are deceitful and can hide just about anywhere. My dog was attacked at night in our backyard. The best way I healed my chickens was giving them more attention and care versus my others. This dog didn't turn into a bloodthirsty, sheep-seeking missile. I need some advice from someone who has had goats attacked by dogs. October 14, 2006 in General Border Collie Discussion. I don't want to get them and then find out my dogs will kill them. Be sure to shear any areas where wounds might be present. It is not inherently differently motivated than any other dog (or wolf) crouching down to stalk a sheep then chase it. I would ask the question to those who feed their dogs a raw diet. I'm just heart-broken at the loss of my Olive, she was the sweetest goat ever.   You cannot paste images directly. If you have bird seed, get a handful and walk up to it to see if it will eat and some water maybe. Posted by Argos, March 12th 2020, last updated September 14th 2020. Dogs all have one sequence for hunting - heck, animals period - and that is basically (simplified) to find/track, stalk, chase, bite, kill, and consume. This morning after spending the night out I walked into my apt with my t-cup Chihuahua. I can just about guarantee that everything else will get easier once he starts to understand what's expected of him. The stuff was a neosporin looking stuff, but NOT neosporin. By I have two border collie mcknab mixed dogs 7 months old. Some states do not consider goats as livestock, but if the dogs are threatening goats, they could easily be threatening a child as well. Some owners of small ruminants use specially-trained guard dogs to protect their sheep or goats; these dogs … An image of a chain link. ...no. My bad. I was getting Stetson one last walk before I had to head out to my hockey game. DogTraining: A forum on dog training and behavior. While a good desensitization plan would be helpful (with all participants leashed) -- please don't try to fix the issue with training alone. Any normal, healthy dog will chase (and kill or injure) stock if it gets the chance, and few dogs have as much prey drive as border collies. Greetings, Everyday the dogs go with me around our farm. I knew she was infected but didn't know where. Herding is about controlling  livestock, not attacking it. Shouts and screams did not deter the dog. We have a sheep dog … Dog training links, discussions and questions are encouraged and content related to other species is welcome too. I just do not know where to start with training and I am afraid any training session that put the dogs together with the goat would be dangerous. One day the goat butted the fence with his horns and broke a picket out of the fence. I know I have heard of dogs who eat fresh slaughtered farm animals, and farm dogs who actually eat the placenta of a horse or cow that has just given birth???? You may have to get rid of the goats if you want to keep them safe. My wife was attacked by a dog this evening as we walked in the local park. A few years ago dogs started attacking our goats whether they were in their pen or not. My dog killed a goat - now what do I do??? She doesn’t know if now they can be trusted around my grandkids. I punched and kicked and yelled - … The neighbor tried to kill one of them yesterday but only, wounded lol her with a ,22 bullet to the face. One of the multitude inhabitants of that swamp is raccoons. 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The dogs immediately began taking an interest in the goat next door. Thanks for your posts. we paid for 1/2 of the emergency room costs totalling 657.00, they then went to another vet and said that their dog had an ulcer in it's eye (dog is a pug) and required emergency surgery resulting in an additional 2700.00 cost, are we liable for this? The tendency to do that doesn't mean that the dog has any stock working instinct. The important thing now is to keep Ike on a line until his recall is 100% reliable (unless the goats are safe in a dog-proof pen). Dog trying to mate with goat ! And yes, LGD means Livestock Guardian Dog. The dogs, black and biege Labrador retriever mixes weighing more than 45 pounds, were ones that Harrow recognized. For now their scraps seem to be a bit one sided. I've never dealt with dog attacks but I've seen my share of puncture wounds on the goats and dogs. But under the law of any state, they are not actually "persons". Then you put up privacy screens. Running triggers this action... maybe get a big, mean male goat. Anyhoo, I skipped over seeing that this thread was resurrected by some poor woman who is wondering if bulldogs attacking a goat means the dog can't be trusted around her grandkids. Today, while at the dog park, I was attacked by a reactive pit mix. 3 Answers. The dog bit me so hard that he ripped through all the layers I had on and broke my skin. It is not unusual for animals to attack sick animals. Obviously a bit sore and sorry for himself, and more than a … Just walk him and work with him on basic manners. The vet checked him out but couldn't find anything, so we took him home but he still won't eat anything. IF you can, try and catch it. The male is kinda different, he acts too busy to be petted, not very personal at all. My dog, Destin, still displays his mothering and protective feelings for those baby rabbits. My neighbor started yelling at me that my dog has been harassing and eating their dogs’ food for months already. Reading, Animals/Pets , Pet Dog Trainer, and Herding training student! Let him know what it is to walk in your good graces. I was really hoping no one suggested shooting the dog! The dogs have just noticed goats are assholes. I was in a rage when one of them laughed during the fracas that my dog … My neighbors were nice about it. If the dog has been safe and reliable around kids in the past, killing a mouse or a chicken or a goat doesn't suddenly make the dog see humans as potential prey. Taking your male on separate walks is a good idea, but now you've added another time-consuming chore to a day that you already feel isn't allowing you enough time with your other dogs and your horses. The vets around here don't take goats so I can't ask them for help. No these were not my dogs or my goat for that matter. Several wounds went untreated because we simply didn't find them. today he … Good Luck. That's not to say that dogs can't have both strong prey drive and strong herding instinct, but they aren't the same thing, and many dogs that chase and scatter livestock have zero interest in actually "herding" them. Watch Queue Queue. I wish I lived close enough to see him --- he sounds interesting. I felt so sorry for the mama goat. https://abc7.ws/2FGTZF3 I think I'll take him to the patch with me. I don't think they hurt the goats. old male "Max." Answer Save. If a dog has bitten somebody, attacked another dog or seems likely to attack, you should report it immediately to the police on 101. She was still a baby herself when it happened. I need to spend more time with them too. It symobilizes a website link url. A few days later, we knew what the problem was. My dog is usually tied down, but he always breaks out of the leash and we don’t always have money to be buy him a new one right away (that’s why we’ve been keeping him inside). There is no reason why they need to be unsupervised in the backyard, and they have not been since we started having trouble. Border Collies have had parts of that sequence strengthened and used to our advantage when trained : namely the eye/stalk - but make no mistake. Let’s face it, animals can be unpredictable creatures at times. I don't really have a way for each to have their own area (the goats will have their own shelter area that is gated so the dogs can't get in and goats can't get out, but not enough room for them to be day in and day out). I need to make some kind of decision. I saw her walk over to the dog and start to posture like she was going to ram her, well the dog just laced into her & tore the skin at the base of her ear. My boyfriend was watching my dog while I was away on business, and he was walking him in his apartment complex (my dog is a… Dog Broke Leash and Severely Injured My Small Dog… A few days ago my girlfriend and I were walking our 6 year old Morkie along our neighborhood road. My dog was attacked by an unleashed smaller dog owned by some vagrants hanging out downtown. It did not bite but rushed her repeatedly, circling around then crashing into her until I got in front of her. Keep him comfortable and keep offering him food or water, but don't force it. I was told that about my Max. Why did that dog attack my dog: Some dogs are being attacked for biological reasons. Is there a reason both dogs need to be left unsupervised in your back yard? Note the colour, size, breed, markings and collar colour of the dog and take a photo if it is safe to do so. I screamed at the dogs, got the gate open, ran into the field swinging a stick - by this time they'd stepped away from the goat, who was crying with blood on this back. I have three goats in an electric fence and Sat two dogs somehow got into my fence and got a hold of one of my nanny goats and drug her through the fence into a creek on my property. I can't bear to part with them. Watch your pets. I would really just like some way ensure that they will not ever pose a threat to other animals. Prey drive When a dog bites because of their prey drive, it’s frequently accidental — the dog was aiming for the rope toy and missed, hitting your hand, for example. If they are more tired, it will be easier for you to leave them inside to relax instead of having to put them in the yard. Reply. It will be interesting to hear what others who have had similar situations have to say. I personally do not know about the dog being "too aggressive" to work certain stock. This coyote hopped a 6 foot wall. Wash the area thoroughly with an antiseptic soap like povidine or dial . I would try leaving him behind when you run the other dogs. Dog Attacked My Dog. The dogs immediately began taking an interest in the goat next door. What I was taking exception to was the notion by the OP (back 13 yrs ago) thinking that grabbing and ripping a goats ear, or chasing and killing a goat were signs of the dogs herding instinct being "too strong", and response that any "normal healthy dog will chase and kill livestock if it gets the chance", or that any young border collie with any instinct at all will chase and "go nuts" when first exposed to livestock, and that the scattering and biting are signs of working potential. My pygmy goat was attacked by my dog...very unexpected but totally my fault...dog was chewing a bone and I had let the goats out of their paddock while I was getting their hay. Dogs attack all types of livestock and poultry—sometimes even llamas and donkeys kept for guarding sheep and goats. My goat got attacked by 3 dogs three days ago. (Sabah Arar/AFP/Getty Images) This article is more than 1 year old. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Is that a reasonable expectation, or do some dogs always require supervision? My horses are very jealous. I think your dog just needs training and direction. I have yet to see him get in the bc crouch position. Advice about border collies may not apply to bulldogs. She didn't bleed for very long but the cuts are a little deep. These animals flee wildly when dogs attack, and this is the type of action that feeds predatory behavior. MikeSnake. I'm ready for summer break already! Fed & watered him. I need help. If your dog is aggressive towards other dogs, then you should seek advice from your vet and consider putting a muzzle on them. The goat would respond by butting the fence with his horns. Dog owners can be held liable for dog-bite injuries if they knew the dog was likely to cause that type of injury. It turned around and charged the yorkie, giving a real good head-butt. My reaction has just been to try to distract them with toys to get them to forget about the goat. And please don't let your pups in the backyard unsupervised until you have a good fence in place. Please help . My doe was attacked by my neighbor's dog. It's strong prey drive. I have days that I just start screaming names until I get to the one that needs yelled at - which of course is the one that isn't listening anyhow. Distressing footage from Malaysia shows a brown dog writhing on the ground with blood pouring out of its body. Notice Cersei's defensive snort at the end. She never hurt anything again, we never had any problems and she went from being a farm dog to a much loved pet. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. But I have seen him herd the neighbor's chickens without stepping on a feather. My daughter loves them and is angry at me because I had them fenced in the front yard and not locked up in their kennels. A stray dog was coldly shot dead in the street after it attacked a goat and a soldier. The problem is even when I am with them in the backyard for play time they periodically begin pestering the goat. Good luck with whatever you decide. But it will take time, and perhaps help from a knowledgeable trainer, and you are already feeling pinched by the extra time commitment the two new dogs are causing. My only point is lots of dogs in lots of breeds have strong prey drive and will chase and attack and kill prey animals, including livestock, if given the opportunity. He got better with professional training - definitely beyond my handling. Young males always seem more gung-ho or something than the females. I was at work while this was going on as I pulled into my driveway I seen the dogs but not the goat at the time. Who ever said a loose dog is a dead dog I 100% agree, I dont care what the breed of dog, if the owner loves that dog will keep it home. my dog got out and he attacked the neighbors goat and they say that the goat has three puncture wonds in the neck and two in the hip they said that they wanted to call animal control but then they said that they want us to get rid of him or they were going to start a petion to get him put down PLEASE HELP I LOVE MY DOG SO MUCH PLEASE HELP US! It started as that, and we used it. They are easy to tire out and run down, making the chase fun and short for a dog. Treat them every time they start reacting to the goat. They bit her in the jaw and on the upper part of her neck. Dog bites are usually nasty wounds because of their jagged edges , deep puncture like nature and the contamination that occurrs. . Then when you get back, take him out and walk with him. Watch Queue Queue Queue I believe if something like this is going on, you should be keeping a much closer eye on your dogs when they are in the yard.. as in, you should be outside with them any time you want them to run around and have fun. Yeah that bit worried me a bit actually. Damage Done (It's far too soon to tell, based on one or two times chasing stock.) Sure, some people will say, "Why not catch them and take them to the shelter?" She was obviously a bit rough playing with them and they both died. Ike may turn out to be a good worker. I buried fencing material around the fence, so that they could no long dig under the fence to the goat. (I'm on a 4 wheeler). Same thing happened to a girl I dated last year only it was her own dog that attacked her goat and killed 3 laying hens (all behind an electric fence). In August she called to ask if I would could provide her dogs with a home, as her husband now is very ill. She knew I was aware of the needs of a bc, and didn't want to take them to a shelter. BTW, the "taste of blood" thing is nonsense. They should be sheared to remove wool around them with care not to catch tissue or skin in the shears. He continued to run successfully in trials and help out at home --- and his owner/handler kept a more responsible eye on him. Do they tend to go after the smaller farm animals with the intention of killing more than the dogs fed a store bought dog food? She was 21 yrs old. If nothing else, and at all possible, try sending him for training for a month or two. Make the interaction with the goat as positive as possible. now that is fresh blood, fer shur! I would strongly discourage sharing a fenceline; you and your neighbor should have your own fences, so if one breaks, you always have another barrier. I know that dogs who bite people are more likely to be repeat biters & or escalate the biting (of course depending on circumstances, I'm talking in general). He never hurt another animal, as far as I know. Me and my family raise goats for food but even though we know they're meant to be eaten we still love them dearly! I'd expect a little erratic behavior for a few weeks to a few months. The dogs ran into the neighbors yard and bite the goat on the side hard enough draw blood. BCs!, Motorcycles, Football (Go Broncos! Heh. Yup. In addition to the "many" phenomenon that you're going through, the dogs are also figuring out who is who and what is what. Display as a link instead, × Jack and I are in agreement, although looking at the prey drive/herding relationship from different perspectives. I'm a dog lover myself but if they run livestock, they've got to go. Recently my wife and I have started taking care of two dogs that are pit lab mixes. My goat got attacked by a dog a month and a half ago and they bit her on the neck and on the jaw. And while I've seen some young dogs that developed into fine sheepdogs "go nuts" on their first encounter with stock, I've also seen many who went right to work. We have to pick pumpkins. My pygmy goat was attacked by my dog...very unexpected but totally my fault...dog was chewing a bone and I had let the goats out of their paddock while I was getting their hay. This may end up being a deal-breaker, but I hope not. They don't always come perfect, sometimes you have to work on it. I don't own stock and obviously won't ever take any chances, but hate to think that he'd automatically kill given the opportunity. She eats and drinks but not very much. He can probably be trained to be reliable around livestock with supervision, and confinement whenever he isn't directly supervised. Everything is up in the air. Lindsay Dodgson. T his morning my dog was attacked by a ghost. Not enough hours in the day. I saw her walk over to the dog and start to posture like she was going to ram her, well the dog just laced into her & tore the skin at the base of her ear. The previous owner wanted me to keep the two dogs together. MY Male goat got attacked by a dog and i was wondering because we have been giving him ibuprofen and i was asking how much should i give him at a time because i am vary worried bout him dieing.? Could a 7 month old dog hurt a goat? He ran around in the playpen, but I didn't let him out like the other five. I'm going for a pair of them, because I want to make double-damn sure this doesn't happen again. Soon after that their interactions with the goat became extremely hostile. ps -- having expanded your pack from four to six may not seem like a big jump, but it really is. We received a antibiotic shot from the vet and gave it to her about a week and half into the problem. Those are all aspects of prey drive. To what extent am i liable if my dog got loose and attacked my neighbors dog on their property? A good fence is cheaper than an e-vet bill (or, more likely, paying for a new goat) and only takes a weekend at most to put up. Now that said, about the doe its self. I'd recommend @Lisa Salgadolook elsewhere for help with this. Community Answer . What should I do if my dog is attacked by another dog? He’s watching closely for any new activity out there. I got to the fence as fast as I could & saw the male had a young goat on the ground shaking it violently. 0 … I got the dogs to their kennels, gave medicine to the goat & doctored it's wounds & again later at night, but this morning the poor thing was dead. Goats are deceitful and can hide just about anywhere. My dog was attacked at night in our backyard. The best way I healed my chickens was giving them more attention and care versus my others. This dog didn't turn into a bloodthirsty, sheep-seeking missile. I need some advice from someone who has had goats attacked by dogs. October 14, 2006 in General Border Collie Discussion. I don't want to get them and then find out my dogs will kill them. Be sure to shear any areas where wounds might be present. It is not inherently differently motivated than any other dog (or wolf) crouching down to stalk a sheep then chase it. I would ask the question to those who feed their dogs a raw diet. I'm just heart-broken at the loss of my Olive, she was the sweetest goat ever.   You cannot paste images directly. If you have bird seed, get a handful and walk up to it to see if it will eat and some water maybe. Posted by Argos, March 12th 2020, last updated September 14th 2020. Dogs all have one sequence for hunting - heck, animals period - and that is basically (simplified) to find/track, stalk, chase, bite, kill, and consume. This morning after spending the night out I walked into my apt with my t-cup Chihuahua. I can just about guarantee that everything else will get easier once he starts to understand what's expected of him. The stuff was a neosporin looking stuff, but NOT neosporin. By I have two border collie mcknab mixed dogs 7 months old. Some states do not consider goats as livestock, but if the dogs are threatening goats, they could easily be threatening a child as well. Some owners of small ruminants use specially-trained guard dogs to protect their sheep or goats; these dogs … An image of a chain link. ...no. My bad. I was getting Stetson one last walk before I had to head out to my hockey game. DogTraining: A forum on dog training and behavior. While a good desensitization plan would be helpful (with all participants leashed) -- please don't try to fix the issue with training alone. Any normal, healthy dog will chase (and kill or injure) stock if it gets the chance, and few dogs have as much prey drive as border collies. Greetings, Everyday the dogs go with me around our farm. I knew she was infected but didn't know where. Herding is about controlling  livestock, not attacking it. Shouts and screams did not deter the dog. We have a sheep dog … Dog training links, discussions and questions are encouraged and content related to other species is welcome too. I just do not know where to start with training and I am afraid any training session that put the dogs together with the goat would be dangerous. One day the goat butted the fence with his horns and broke a picket out of the fence. I know I have heard of dogs who eat fresh slaughtered farm animals, and farm dogs who actually eat the placenta of a horse or cow that has just given birth???? You may have to get rid of the goats if you want to keep them safe. My wife was attacked by a dog this evening as we walked in the local park. A few years ago dogs started attacking our goats whether they were in their pen or not. My dog killed a goat - now what do I do??? She doesn’t know if now they can be trusted around my grandkids. I punched and kicked and yelled - … The neighbor tried to kill one of them yesterday but only, wounded lol her with a ,22 bullet to the face. One of the multitude inhabitants of that swamp is raccoons. 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Long story short, cat went to vet, spent 2 nights there and has since been given the all clear, and is now home. Depending on how the dog attacked your roo, the dog could have tore his vocal cord or damaged it … A dog with 'fainting goat syndrome' freezes and falls down when he gets excited, and nobody can figure out why. I think it is because it is two against one. Dogs are, as we all know, people. Your dog will associate you with pleasant things, and so become far less likely to react with fearful aggression. Fast forward to now, my dog has a whole bunch of unwanted behaviors that I don't know how to control. Here you'll find content that will help you train your dogs. old, female 21 mos. They had never been around anything but cats, no livestock. The dog was taken care of with the "Triple S Method". Use it to snatch him up if he goes badly wrong, but otherwise just have some fun alone time with him every day for a while. At first old goat refuse him so he catches himself a goat cub and starts to hump him !!! I cleaned her and took them off everyday but I think some still got inside. Sorry to hear about your goat =o(. Have a good heart to heart talk with yourself about what's best for all involved, including the new male bc, but also your other dogs and other animals. An envelope. You can post now and register later. And if he were mine, I'd find a trainer and start Ike on sheep --- it's the best way to perfect his recall, and the scattering/biting you describe could very well turn out to be signs of working potential. I wonder if it is the taste of blood, or the actual attacking and killing of another animal that may cause a repeat. My dogs are attacking a goat. The new female ran with him. Yesturday, after returning from our morning run, my original 4 dogs go right into their kennels (they know it's breakfast time). I was dog sitting my daughters American Bullies when they got out of the fence and killed one of my goats. It's only herding when done to help a human with stock, when asked, and stopping when told. The new dogs are learning new human rules and new dog rules. With about two feet of leverage, I yanked down on the bar. Second thing is to keep the dog away from stock if you can't be there to work him. Dogs chase prey for fun. Recently my wife and I have started taking care of two dogs that are pit lab mixes. I would also suggest coyote rollers (which you can DIY with PVC pipe) or a lean-in so it's also jump proof. Is that true, or just an old wives' tale???? But goats are my passion, my pets, and my livelihood. I lost 2 kittens to our Border Collie and while I was extremely upset at the time she didn't know that it was wrong to chase them. There were 2 puncture wounds that I cleaned with soap and water, sterile saline, and then some stuff my mom used on her leg gash. the first two dogs we let them go and tried to find the owner. It's so odd to one moment be reading about a young dog problem and then a moment later, that whole dogs life has passed. Unless/until Ike has a 100% reliable recall, he shouldn't be allowed to run loose around stock. 2019-06-20T11:40:00Z The letter F. A ghost. They keep a goat in their backyard. First of all, chasing and killing livestock is not strong herding instinct. Home Forums > Goat discussion forums > Health & Wellness > My babies were attacked by a dog… If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Thanks. The dogs immediately began taking an interest in the goat next door. Thanks for your posts. we paid for 1/2 of the emergency room costs totalling 657.00, they then went to another vet and said that their dog had an ulcer in it's eye (dog is a pug) and required emergency surgery resulting in an additional 2700.00 cost, are we liable for this? The tendency to do that doesn't mean that the dog has any stock working instinct. The important thing now is to keep Ike on a line until his recall is 100% reliable (unless the goats are safe in a dog-proof pen). Dog trying to mate with goat ! And yes, LGD means Livestock Guardian Dog. The dogs, black and biege Labrador retriever mixes weighing more than 45 pounds, were ones that Harrow recognized. For now their scraps seem to be a bit one sided. I've never dealt with dog attacks but I've seen my share of puncture wounds on the goats and dogs. But under the law of any state, they are not actually "persons". Then you put up privacy screens. Running triggers this action... maybe get a big, mean male goat. Anyhoo, I skipped over seeing that this thread was resurrected by some poor woman who is wondering if bulldogs attacking a goat means the dog can't be trusted around her grandkids. Today, while at the dog park, I was attacked by a reactive pit mix. 3 Answers. The dog bit me so hard that he ripped through all the layers I had on and broke my skin. It is not unusual for animals to attack sick animals. Obviously a bit sore and sorry for himself, and more than a … Just walk him and work with him on basic manners. The vet checked him out but couldn't find anything, so we took him home but he still won't eat anything. IF you can, try and catch it. The male is kinda different, he acts too busy to be petted, not very personal at all. My dog, Destin, still displays his mothering and protective feelings for those baby rabbits. My neighbor started yelling at me that my dog has been harassing and eating their dogs’ food for months already. Reading, Animals/Pets , Pet Dog Trainer, and Herding training student! Let him know what it is to walk in your good graces. I was really hoping no one suggested shooting the dog! The dogs have just noticed goats are assholes. I was in a rage when one of them laughed during the fracas that my dog … My neighbors were nice about it. If the dog has been safe and reliable around kids in the past, killing a mouse or a chicken or a goat doesn't suddenly make the dog see humans as potential prey. Taking your male on separate walks is a good idea, but now you've added another time-consuming chore to a day that you already feel isn't allowing you enough time with your other dogs and your horses. The vets around here don't take goats so I can't ask them for help. No these were not my dogs or my goat for that matter. Several wounds went untreated because we simply didn't find them. today he … Good Luck. That's not to say that dogs can't have both strong prey drive and strong herding instinct, but they aren't the same thing, and many dogs that chase and scatter livestock have zero interest in actually "herding" them. Watch Queue Queue. I wish I lived close enough to see him --- he sounds interesting. I felt so sorry for the mama goat. https://abc7.ws/2FGTZF3 I think I'll take him to the patch with me. I don't think they hurt the goats. old male "Max." Answer Save. If a dog has bitten somebody, attacked another dog or seems likely to attack, you should report it immediately to the police on 101. She was still a baby herself when it happened. I need to spend more time with them too. It symobilizes a website link url. A few days later, we knew what the problem was. My dog is usually tied down, but he always breaks out of the leash and we don’t always have money to be buy him a new one right away (that’s why we’ve been keeping him inside). There is no reason why they need to be unsupervised in the backyard, and they have not been since we started having trouble. Border Collies have had parts of that sequence strengthened and used to our advantage when trained : namely the eye/stalk - but make no mistake. Let’s face it, animals can be unpredictable creatures at times. I don't really have a way for each to have their own area (the goats will have their own shelter area that is gated so the dogs can't get in and goats can't get out, but not enough room for them to be day in and day out). I need to make some kind of decision. I saw her walk over to the dog and start to posture like she was going to ram her, well the dog just laced into her & tore the skin at the base of her ear. My boyfriend was watching my dog while I was away on business, and he was walking him in his apartment complex (my dog is a… Dog Broke Leash and Severely Injured My Small Dog… A few days ago my girlfriend and I were walking our 6 year old Morkie along our neighborhood road. My dog was attacked by an unleashed smaller dog owned by some vagrants hanging out downtown. It did not bite but rushed her repeatedly, circling around then crashing into her until I got in front of her. Keep him comfortable and keep offering him food or water, but don't force it. I was told that about my Max. Why did that dog attack my dog: Some dogs are being attacked for biological reasons. Is there a reason both dogs need to be left unsupervised in your back yard? Note the colour, size, breed, markings and collar colour of the dog and take a photo if it is safe to do so. I screamed at the dogs, got the gate open, ran into the field swinging a stick - by this time they'd stepped away from the goat, who was crying with blood on this back. I have three goats in an electric fence and Sat two dogs somehow got into my fence and got a hold of one of my nanny goats and drug her through the fence into a creek on my property. I can't bear to part with them. Watch your pets. I would really just like some way ensure that they will not ever pose a threat to other animals. Prey drive When a dog bites because of their prey drive, it’s frequently accidental — the dog was aiming for the rope toy and missed, hitting your hand, for example. If they are more tired, it will be easier for you to leave them inside to relax instead of having to put them in the yard. Reply. It will be interesting to hear what others who have had similar situations have to say. I personally do not know about the dog being "too aggressive" to work certain stock. This coyote hopped a 6 foot wall. Wash the area thoroughly with an antiseptic soap like povidine or dial . I would try leaving him behind when you run the other dogs. Dog Attacked My Dog. The dogs immediately began taking an interest in the goat next door. What I was taking exception to was the notion by the OP (back 13 yrs ago) thinking that grabbing and ripping a goats ear, or chasing and killing a goat were signs of the dogs herding instinct being "too strong", and response that any "normal healthy dog will chase and kill livestock if it gets the chance", or that any young border collie with any instinct at all will chase and "go nuts" when first exposed to livestock, and that the scattering and biting are signs of working potential. My pygmy goat was attacked by my dog...very unexpected but totally my fault...dog was chewing a bone and I had let the goats out of their paddock while I was getting their hay. Dogs attack all types of livestock and poultry—sometimes even llamas and donkeys kept for guarding sheep and goats. My goat got attacked by 3 dogs three days ago. (Sabah Arar/AFP/Getty Images) This article is more than 1 year old. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Is that a reasonable expectation, or do some dogs always require supervision? My horses are very jealous. I think your dog just needs training and direction. I have yet to see him get in the bc crouch position. Advice about border collies may not apply to bulldogs. She didn't bleed for very long but the cuts are a little deep. These animals flee wildly when dogs attack, and this is the type of action that feeds predatory behavior. MikeSnake. I'm ready for summer break already! Fed & watered him. I need help. If your dog is aggressive towards other dogs, then you should seek advice from your vet and consider putting a muzzle on them. The goat would respond by butting the fence with his horns. Dog owners can be held liable for dog-bite injuries if they knew the dog was likely to cause that type of injury. It turned around and charged the yorkie, giving a real good head-butt. My reaction has just been to try to distract them with toys to get them to forget about the goat. And please don't let your pups in the backyard unsupervised until you have a good fence in place. Please help . My doe was attacked by my neighbor's dog. It's strong prey drive. I have days that I just start screaming names until I get to the one that needs yelled at - which of course is the one that isn't listening anyhow. Distressing footage from Malaysia shows a brown dog writhing on the ground with blood pouring out of its body. Notice Cersei's defensive snort at the end. She never hurt anything again, we never had any problems and she went from being a farm dog to a much loved pet. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. But I have seen him herd the neighbor's chickens without stepping on a feather. My daughter loves them and is angry at me because I had them fenced in the front yard and not locked up in their kennels. A stray dog was coldly shot dead in the street after it attacked a goat and a soldier. The problem is even when I am with them in the backyard for play time they periodically begin pestering the goat. Good luck with whatever you decide. But it will take time, and perhaps help from a knowledgeable trainer, and you are already feeling pinched by the extra time commitment the two new dogs are causing. My only point is lots of dogs in lots of breeds have strong prey drive and will chase and attack and kill prey animals, including livestock, if given the opportunity. He got better with professional training - definitely beyond my handling. Young males always seem more gung-ho or something than the females. I was at work while this was going on as I pulled into my driveway I seen the dogs but not the goat at the time. Who ever said a loose dog is a dead dog I 100% agree, I dont care what the breed of dog, if the owner loves that dog will keep it home. my dog got out and he attacked the neighbors goat and they say that the goat has three puncture wonds in the neck and two in the hip they said that they wanted to call animal control but then they said that they want us to get rid of him or they were going to start a petion to get him put down PLEASE HELP I LOVE MY DOG SO MUCH PLEASE HELP US! It started as that, and we used it. They are easy to tire out and run down, making the chase fun and short for a dog. Treat them every time they start reacting to the goat. They bit her in the jaw and on the upper part of her neck. Dog bites are usually nasty wounds because of their jagged edges , deep puncture like nature and the contamination that occurrs. . Then when you get back, take him out and walk with him. Watch Queue Queue Queue I believe if something like this is going on, you should be keeping a much closer eye on your dogs when they are in the yard.. as in, you should be outside with them any time you want them to run around and have fun. Yeah that bit worried me a bit actually. Damage Done (It's far too soon to tell, based on one or two times chasing stock.) Sure, some people will say, "Why not catch them and take them to the shelter?" She was obviously a bit rough playing with them and they both died. Ike may turn out to be a good worker. I buried fencing material around the fence, so that they could no long dig under the fence to the goat. (I'm on a 4 wheeler). Same thing happened to a girl I dated last year only it was her own dog that attacked her goat and killed 3 laying hens (all behind an electric fence). In August she called to ask if I would could provide her dogs with a home, as her husband now is very ill. She knew I was aware of the needs of a bc, and didn't want to take them to a shelter. BTW, the "taste of blood" thing is nonsense. They should be sheared to remove wool around them with care not to catch tissue or skin in the shears. He continued to run successfully in trials and help out at home --- and his owner/handler kept a more responsible eye on him. Do they tend to go after the smaller farm animals with the intention of killing more than the dogs fed a store bought dog food? She was 21 yrs old. If nothing else, and at all possible, try sending him for training for a month or two. Make the interaction with the goat as positive as possible. now that is fresh blood, fer shur! I would strongly discourage sharing a fenceline; you and your neighbor should have your own fences, so if one breaks, you always have another barrier. I know that dogs who bite people are more likely to be repeat biters & or escalate the biting (of course depending on circumstances, I'm talking in general). He never hurt another animal, as far as I know. Me and my family raise goats for food but even though we know they're meant to be eaten we still love them dearly! I'd expect a little erratic behavior for a few weeks to a few months. The dogs ran into the neighbors yard and bite the goat on the side hard enough draw blood. BCs!, Motorcycles, Football (Go Broncos! Heh. Yup. In addition to the "many" phenomenon that you're going through, the dogs are also figuring out who is who and what is what. Display as a link instead, × Jack and I are in agreement, although looking at the prey drive/herding relationship from different perspectives. I'm a dog lover myself but if they run livestock, they've got to go. Recently my wife and I have started taking care of two dogs that are pit lab mixes. My goat got attacked by a dog a month and a half ago and they bit her on the neck and on the jaw. And while I've seen some young dogs that developed into fine sheepdogs "go nuts" on their first encounter with stock, I've also seen many who went right to work. We have to pick pumpkins. My pygmy goat was attacked by my dog...very unexpected but totally my fault...dog was chewing a bone and I had let the goats out of their paddock while I was getting their hay. This may end up being a deal-breaker, but I hope not. They don't always come perfect, sometimes you have to work on it. I don't own stock and obviously won't ever take any chances, but hate to think that he'd automatically kill given the opportunity. She eats and drinks but not very much. He can probably be trained to be reliable around livestock with supervision, and confinement whenever he isn't directly supervised. Everything is up in the air. Lindsay Dodgson. T his morning my dog was attacked by a ghost. Not enough hours in the day. I saw her walk over to the dog and start to posture like she was going to ram her, well the dog just laced into her & tore the skin at the base of her ear. The previous owner wanted me to keep the two dogs together. MY Male goat got attacked by a dog and i was wondering because we have been giving him ibuprofen and i was asking how much should i give him at a time because i am vary worried bout him dieing.? Could a 7 month old dog hurt a goat? He ran around in the playpen, but I didn't let him out like the other five. I'm going for a pair of them, because I want to make double-damn sure this doesn't happen again. Soon after that their interactions with the goat became extremely hostile. ps -- having expanded your pack from four to six may not seem like a big jump, but it really is. We received a antibiotic shot from the vet and gave it to her about a week and half into the problem. Those are all aspects of prey drive. To what extent am i liable if my dog got loose and attacked my neighbors dog on their property? A good fence is cheaper than an e-vet bill (or, more likely, paying for a new goat) and only takes a weekend at most to put up. Now that said, about the doe its self. I'd recommend @Lisa Salgadolook elsewhere for help with this. Community Answer . What should I do if my dog is attacked by another dog? He’s watching closely for any new activity out there. I got to the fence as fast as I could & saw the male had a young goat on the ground shaking it violently. 0 … I got the dogs to their kennels, gave medicine to the goat & doctored it's wounds & again later at night, but this morning the poor thing was dead. Goats are deceitful and can hide just about anywhere. My dog was attacked at night in our backyard. The best way I healed my chickens was giving them more attention and care versus my others. This dog didn't turn into a bloodthirsty, sheep-seeking missile. I need some advice from someone who has had goats attacked by dogs. October 14, 2006 in General Border Collie Discussion. I don't want to get them and then find out my dogs will kill them. Be sure to shear any areas where wounds might be present. It is not inherently differently motivated than any other dog (or wolf) crouching down to stalk a sheep then chase it. I would ask the question to those who feed their dogs a raw diet. I'm just heart-broken at the loss of my Olive, she was the sweetest goat ever.   You cannot paste images directly. If you have bird seed, get a handful and walk up to it to see if it will eat and some water maybe. Posted by Argos, March 12th 2020, last updated September 14th 2020. Dogs all have one sequence for hunting - heck, animals period - and that is basically (simplified) to find/track, stalk, chase, bite, kill, and consume. This morning after spending the night out I walked into my apt with my t-cup Chihuahua. I can just about guarantee that everything else will get easier once he starts to understand what's expected of him. The stuff was a neosporin looking stuff, but NOT neosporin. By I have two border collie mcknab mixed dogs 7 months old. Some states do not consider goats as livestock, but if the dogs are threatening goats, they could easily be threatening a child as well. Some owners of small ruminants use specially-trained guard dogs to protect their sheep or goats; these dogs … An image of a chain link. ...no. My bad. I was getting Stetson one last walk before I had to head out to my hockey game. DogTraining: A forum on dog training and behavior. While a good desensitization plan would be helpful (with all participants leashed) -- please don't try to fix the issue with training alone. Any normal, healthy dog will chase (and kill or injure) stock if it gets the chance, and few dogs have as much prey drive as border collies. Greetings, Everyday the dogs go with me around our farm. I knew she was infected but didn't know where. Herding is about controlling  livestock, not attacking it. Shouts and screams did not deter the dog. We have a sheep dog … Dog training links, discussions and questions are encouraged and content related to other species is welcome too. I just do not know where to start with training and I am afraid any training session that put the dogs together with the goat would be dangerous. One day the goat butted the fence with his horns and broke a picket out of the fence. I know I have heard of dogs who eat fresh slaughtered farm animals, and farm dogs who actually eat the placenta of a horse or cow that has just given birth???? You may have to get rid of the goats if you want to keep them safe. My wife was attacked by a dog this evening as we walked in the local park. A few years ago dogs started attacking our goats whether they were in their pen or not. My dog killed a goat - now what do I do??? She doesn’t know if now they can be trusted around my grandkids. I punched and kicked and yelled - … The neighbor tried to kill one of them yesterday but only, wounded lol her with a ,22 bullet to the face. One of the multitude inhabitants of that swamp is raccoons. 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