{"id":7819,"date":"2020-11-18T09:28:31","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T09:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=7819"},"modified":"2021-06-23T06:52:15","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T06:52:15","slug":"how-to-train-a-farm-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/how-to-train-a-farm-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Train A Farm Dog {Learn How}"},"content":{"rendered":"

An effective farm dog isn’t a pet, and yet he isn’t livestock either. Rather, he straddles the divide between family and animals. Knowing how to train a farm dog is crucial to having one. Having a well trained dog can be an important element of your farm security<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Keep reading to learn about raising a farm dog; what they do on farms; how to keep them in the yard; how to prevent them from roaming; and how to protect your livestock.<\/p>\n

How To Raise A Farm Dog<\/h2>\n

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Training a farm dog starts before he sets foot on the actual farm. You need a dog that instantly responds to basic commands. These include the following:<\/p>\n

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  1. Sit<\/li>\n
  2. Stay<\/li>\n
  3. Down<\/li>\n
  4. Drop<\/li>\n
  5. Come<\/li>\n
  6. Leave it<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Your farm dog’s introduction to the property needs to go slow. Walk him around on a leash, preferably without other animals present. Let him start absorbing it all, which is likely to excite him.<\/p>\n

    Once your dog gets comfortable after several visits, start introducing him to animals. Immediately train your dog for what specific actions are acceptable or not. Barking and chasing animals typically won’t be tolerated, unless you are looking for a herder.<\/p>\n

    The introduction of small animals should involve two people, one to control your dog and the other to handle the chicken or rabbit. Let your dog get used to the smell.<\/p>\n

    Introducing larger livestock is best done at first with a fence between the two animals. It helps if you have a cow, horse, or other animal already used to dogs. Again, several sessions may be necessary.<\/p>\n

    Set limits. Certain spaces need to be only for their assigned animals. You might also need to train your dog to avoid livestock dewormers, feed rooms, and hoof trimmings.<\/p>\n

    What Does A Dog Do On A Farm?<\/h2>\n

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    Farm dogs have many roles on the farm they work at, and they can be pretty much anything a dog can be trained to do. However, specific examples include:<\/p>\n