And veterinary care is changing everyday. I left a vet I had for 20 years because he did not want to keep up with the changes. I now have one that will try whatever we suggest or she can come up with. Its sad but some Dr's and vets find it hard to change. SO maybe we have to be the ones to change the Dr or vet. barb
D Bowen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I don't know of any list that include Cockapoo as prone to biting
and would like to see this reference myself that is mentioned here.
I feel that any living creature will have some type of medical or mental
disability, some so small we never see, others very prominent. Nothing in this
world is perfect.
Here are some thought: Sometimes animals (or humans) need medical attention
to evaluate why a behavioral problem is there. If the animal or person is
healthy it could still be a case of a mental handicap or illness. Sometimes
medicine can help balance out physical issues in humans or animals. (example:
humans can have physical chemistry problems in our bodies that can effect us
mentally). Or better yet, who is to say that a canine can't have mental
retardation?
If we stop and think about canine medicine, you will know that some of the
medicine prescribed to dogs are also prescribed to humans? Veterinarian
medicine is advancing everyday and some time in the future I am sure these
issues will be address or answered. (If not already)
We all have to have an open mind here and not take offense to each others
situation(s) or comments...
[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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