[EZ1]

8 month old caught and killed one of a few ducks that frequent my garden, my question is do I do my best to remove/prevent ducks in the area or do I address the dog's behavior? Thank you

 

[Adobe4two]

thats up to you...

Do you like the visiting ducks?

If so, address the behavior and teach your dog to leave them be.

If not, duck proof your garden.

 

[greenkouki]

Some dobermans have too high a prey drive to force them to ignore this instinct. I would recommend securing your yard more appropriately.

 

[Herb2relax]

IMO thats a natural instinct. For my dogs anything in their backyard is fair game. But when we are out its only ok to chase if I say it is.