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Dogs And Pigs

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I have dog and I'm a bit worried about him being around my pig.
whenever my pig is out grazing in the yard the dog keeps rubbing against the run and scaring the pig.
I am also worried he will push the run over as he is quite big. I know he wouldn't hurt the pig but I don't want to put the pig under stress. I'm always there to supervise encase he starts being bad but I'm going to get an outdoor hutch and I'm worried the dog might get into it.

any suggestions on how I can reduce the pigs stress or make the dog comfortable with the pig. I know he's just curious because I've had pigs around and he hasn't shown this behaviour.
 
The only thing you can do is put him in the house when the piggies are in the run. I don't think you can fully just any dog or cat, it only takes a second to prove you wrong. The poor piggies are probably a nervous wreck when he comes to the run. It's not fair for your piggies to be in an anxious state. Youhaveto keep they apart. Sorry
 
Some dogs are fine and others aren't. The main problem with the run is that they are low down and even a little dog would be "looming" over them which triggers their prey instincts. My mums dog is fine with my pigs (while they are in their hutch and cage) and this is probably because the pigs were here first so she accepts that they are just there. I would never let her meet the pigs though as shes a jack russell cross and I know the terrier instincts would likely kick in. I do have a friend with a ginormous dog though, soft as anything and she is very protective of the piggies and cuddles up to them (though shes never left unsupervised with them)
 
I would also be worried about the dog peeing against the run as fresh dog urine is toxic to piggies. Is it possible to have a second "gated" area something like the metal interlocking panels that could go around your run to give the piggies a space barrier between the run and the dog (where neither animal goes into)?
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Lady Kelly said:
Some dogs are fine and others aren't. The main problem with the run is that they are low down and even a little dog would be "looming" over them which triggers their prey instincts. My mums dog is fine with my pigs (while they are in their hutch and cage) and this is probably because the pigs were here first so she accepts that they are just there. I would never let her meet the pigs though as shes a jack russell cross and I know the terrier instincts would likely kick in. I do have a friend with a ginormous dog though, soft as anything and she is very protective of the piggies and cuddles up to them (though shes never left unsupervised with them)
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my dogs an English bulldog
 
So you only have one pig? If so, piggies need friends to reduce stress and so they feel secure and not lonely.

Also, if you're concerned about the dog then certainly keep the dog away from the piggy at all times. I wouldn't take the risk.
 
I use tent pegs to anchor my run down incase the dog nudges it and let's them loose xcx
 
Cavy Kung-Fu said:
So you only have one pig? If so, piggies need friends to reduce stress and so they feel secure and not lonely.

Also, if you're concerned about the dog then certainly keep the dog away from the piggy at all times. I wouldn't take the risk.
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I know piggies aren't supposed to be on their own. I have another pig in quarantine at the minute so they can still speak to eat other so he does feel safe and he's defiantly not lonely
 
When I first brought my boys home, we used the dogs blanket as a floor cover for their floor time, so they were used to his smell (English Bull X Black Lab), he's 13 and has been in the home since 6 weeks old! He's very used to all manner of animals (he loves rats!), and takes no interest in the pigs at all. If he is on the sofa at cuddle time they will make a bee-line for him, though I do stop them (especially if he's sleeping) as it would be fair on neither of them to make him jump/scare him and in turn them..

The double barrier with a little no-mans land in between is a great idea!

Just keep supervising them and I'm sure it will all be fine!
 
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