My 10 month old Border Terrier has just discovered the fun of chasing rabbits and deer. I know she was bred to hunt but I need to stop this as I live in sheep country. She is a pet dog, has a wonderful disposition, and normally extremely biddable - has been walked off-lead for 6 months. She is only safe now on a long rope as she vanishes at great speed if she sees or smells rabbit or deer. She does eventually come back - at least so far she has!
Life would be better for her if I could suppress her instincts and take her everywhere with me - preferably off lead. When instinct kicks in sh
