Woman’s Clever Method Stops Dog Chasing Chickens

Honey, a one-year-old Golden Retriever, is being trained to protect chickens at her home. She currently enjoys chasing them, so her owner is helping her get used to baby chicks first.

A video shows Honey on her third day meeting the chicks. The chicks are not afraid of her, and Honey is curious and gentle. Watching them together is very cute.

On the first day, Honey’s owner explained the plan. “Honey hasn’t been good with our chickens when we’re not looking. We’re training her to be a better guardian by spending time with baby chicks each day.” They hope she will become a bird-loving guardian dog.

Now on day nine, progress seems positive.

People have different views about training Golden Retrievers as livestock guardians. One person said, “Goldens are very gentle and sweet.” Another agreed but cautioned, “With chickens, they can’t be trusted!”

Golden Retrievers are not typically suited for guarding livestock. They are bred for retrieving, which means they might chase livestock instead of protecting them. However, they are great for companionship and play.

This story first appeared on PawNation on February 19, 2026.

How much do you know?

What breed is Honey?

Golden Retriever

German Shepherd

Labrador

Beagle

How old is Honey?

6 months

1 year

2 years

3 years

What animal is Honey being trained to protect?

Cows

Chickens

Goats

Horses

On what day is Honey meeting the chicks in the video?

First day

Third day

Ninth day

Tenth day

What is the owner's hope for Honey?

To play with the chicks

To become a bird-loving guardian dog

To chase the chickens away

To ignore the chickens

What is a common view about Golden Retrievers?

They are aggressive

They are gentle and sweet

They cannot be trained

They are only good for hunting

Honey is a two-year-old dog.

True False

The chicks are afraid of Honey in the video.

True False

Honey is being trained to chase the chicks.

True False

Golden Retrievers are primarily bred for retrieving.

True False

The story first appeared on PawNation in 2026.

True False

People believe Golden Retrievers can be trusted with chickens.

True False

Honey is being trained to protect chickens at her .

On day nine, progress seems .

Honey has not been good with the chickens when we’re not .

Golden Retrievers might livestock instead of protecting them.

The owner hopes Honey will become a bird-loving dog.

Honey is currently enjoying the chicks.

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