Dear Cathy: I have a 4-year-old beagle, Buddy, that I adopted two years ago from South Carolina. I believe he was a hunting dog. We have a fenced-in yard and a doggy door, so when we are home, we let…
Recently, some rabbits started venturing into our yard. If Buddy gets their scent, he yelps and goes crazy trying to find them. Since our fence is chain link, I guess the bunnies somehow get through or under it. Buddy has never caught one, but I am worried that if he did, would he hurt them?
People are also reading… This doesn’t make your dog a vicious killer, but if this instinct is strong in your dog, you need to be more vigilant when Buddy is around small animals.First, during certain times of the year , you may be unable to give Buddy free rein of the yard. Step outside first, clap your hands, stomp your feet, shake a can of coins, or ring a bell to let any creatures in your yard know they need to skedaddle. Then let your dog out.
Finally, train your dog to “leave it” or “drop it,” so if he goes after an animal, you can tell him to stop from several yards away. Dear Anne: Thank you for rescuing this kitten. This kitten will likely do better when he is not competing with four other cats. Tell the new adopters the situation, and recommend they put the kitten in a bathroom or bedroom for a day or two with an uncovered litter box.
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