Dog Attacks

[Rene Siracusa]

Oh Pam - how horrible for you and your sheep! Do not hesitate to shoot any dog attacking your sheep. After all, it is your responsibility to protect them. I have had pig hunting dogs who have gone feral attack my animals too, so I can empathize with your heartache. Did you get a good look at the dog that got away so that you could circulate a description (with reward?) to your neighbors?
I hope this is the last time ever.

[liskir]

So sorry Pam! Everyone loses here, even the dog that was doing what it was taught. Its owner is fully responsible.

[dayna]

Oh man, I am so sorry for Bobs and your loss. That's heartbreaking. And heartbreaking that you have to kill an animal due to it's owners bad heart.

What are the laws about shooting a gun on ones own property?

Here in Juneau, you can't shoot a firearm within half a mile of a road.

I was thinking of bringing my handgun with me since we'll be camping on the property but I've got to check into local laws first.

Dayna

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[da dude]

has anyone tried llamas?
they bond immediately with sheep and/or goats
and they kick the cr*p out of wolves, coyotes and dogs menacing the herds.
had a friend whos neighbor was just going nuts trying to keep his herd alive.
bought a mature female llama and placed it with the sheep.
the first nite 3 dead lambs
the next nite none
the third night 2 dead wolves.
maybe you should check with the state about their import?


x

[pslamont]

Sounds interesting..... I think I have seen llamas down around Mark Twain estates/Na'alehu

I want to be the kind of woman that, when my feet
hit the floor each morning, the devil says

"Oh Crap, She's up!"

[TheBigSquash]

Llamas are not sufficient against multiple dogs. And they are useless at night, as they cannot see well. Even during the day they serve more as a scare tactic. The two things that seem to work are electromesh and LGDs like Pyrrenees or Anatolians. We have used both with our Shetlands.

A little of this, a little of that, pretty soon it's a farm.

[Cagary]

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Originally posted by TheBigSquash

Llamas are not sufficient against multiple dogs. And they are useless at night, as they cannot see well. Even during the day they serve more as a scare tactic. The two things that seem to work are electromesh and LGDs like Pyrrenees or Anatolians. We have used both with our Shetlands.

A little of this, a little of that, pretty soon it's a farm.

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Yes, but what do you feed these friendly "monsters"? And what does it cost a month?