Its just like having kids, you have to check out anything. Anytime behavior changes drastically there is a reason other than the head. I mean think about it - until 1 year they are fine then bamm this starts happening?? No there is a reason and I agree with Sue you have to do everything to find out what it is. It if was a doctor and you knew something was wrong with you, and he told you it was in your head, would you get another opinion?? Well you have to be the voice of your pet because they cannot talk. But they do show you something is wrong buy maybe changing their behavior?? So IMHO if you do not find someone who will do the test and find a reason for the behavior change you are not doing right by your pet. Maybe most aggression is from the noggin according to him but is this one????? barb
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 11/16/2007 11:30:55 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL
PROTECTED] writes:
I have since learned that Cockers are on the top of the list for dogs
who are prone to biting. Really what list are you reading the top 10 are as
follows
1. Pit Bull
2. Rottweiler
3. German Shephard
4. Siberian Husky
5. Alaskan Malamute
6. Doberman Pinscher
7. Chow Chow
8. Great Dane
9. Saint Bernard
10. Akita
I was told that from the vet, groomers,
trainers, friends, and strangers. I am NOT saying all Cockers bite. Cockers
also are fantastic pets when bred properly, when breeders don't test, don't
breed for temperament, inbreed then yes of course you don't have a well
adjusted dog.
It just so happened that I took Bella this week to the vet for her
annual vaccinations. I asked the vet about the thyroid issue, and he
dismissed the idea. He said most aggression problems are from the
"noggin."
No vet should be dismissing any idea or concern that you may have. To tell
you its in the dog's head, I would be saying quite a few not nice things to the
vet. If I had a dog that showed any kind of aggression I would ask my vet to
run the test if for nothing else but peace of mind, if he dismissed it I would
be dismissing him as my vet.
If your breeder is reputable and health tests her dogs, and is telling you
she never had this problem then I would have the test done, if it is a medical
issue then you are doing a disservice to your dog because all the trainers in
the world are not going to change the problem, only medication can.
~~ Susan ~~
&
The Poo Gang
Mikey, Buffy, Lacey & Amy
~~~
"When you feel dog tired at night, it may be because you've growled all day
long."
-- Unknown
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