Our pup and the neighbor's cows

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Is that fence all there is between the dog and being shot?

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I was going to say that, Bruce, our farmer would get uppity about dogs barking at cows.

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Not a good idea to worry livestock, it's asking for trouble.
The farmers won't view it the same as the owner. Consider the livestock may be pregnant too.

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They are the neighbor's cows and they've got lots of acres. The cows are only near us once a week or so for a short time and Cooper only barks at them when they're close to the fence.

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Hello Victor your puppy is growing into a lovely dog. I enjoyed seeing him again .

I would say the body language of your puppy isn't about 'protection' more curiosity 'what is that big thing can I play with it'.
Personally I wouldn't allow him to bark at the cows because it could store up problems for the future. Instead I would ignore the cows and call him to you then treat/praise when he comes which sends the message having cows around is not something to bother with but it can be a pleasurable experience

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I agree Meg. Good thinking.

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I just agree with you all, I know farmers who would be happy to shoot a dog for upsetting his livestock. The dog is lovely though but if he were mine I would try to ensure he kept well away from livestock.

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Can't help but agree we have had dogs who would do that and had to keep them leaded in many places just in case we came upon cattle or sheep. I wish we had trained them to ignore early on.

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I do think the dog wants to play. I agree that it's probably not the right thing to let your dog do. These animals should be left in peace.