Help needed for friend - biting dog, no warning

Re: Help needed for friend - biting dog, no warning

wendy mcadam — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:45:44 GMT

[quote user="christinam"]

Am I alone in thinking there seems to be a lot of labradoodle aggression issues???

Or am I coming across a bad lot?!!

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I've seen the same with a few in consults especially the no warning. Some are fine but some you examine and just turn, unfortunately this can be said for a few other unrelated breeds in consults.

Re: Help needed for friend - biting dog, no warning

christinam — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:37:57 GMT

Am I alone in thinking there seems to be a lot of labradoodle aggression issues???

Or am I coming across a bad lot?!!

Re: Help needed for friend - biting dog, no warning

Louise B — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:18:02 GMT

I would take the dog straight to the vets for a full medical examination including bloods to check the dogs liver and kidney function. Assuming all checks out okay physically, I would ask for immediate referral to a veterinary behaviourist. I am not convinced this forum is the best place for detailed advice on how best to proceed given what has happened. Goodluck.

Re: Help needed for friend - biting dog, no warning

BengalcatRVN — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:02:06 GMT

have suggested these for a start. Do you guys think the long line is a good idea?

Re: Help needed for friend - biting dog, no warning

Heidi O'Toole — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:54:59 GMT

possibilty she may of been bitten by something at the same time? or was stalking something(snake etc) when the owner called her? all possiblities too...we dont know the common problems in australia...it may be so simples! :) x

Re: Help needed for friend - biting dog, no warning

Heidi O'Toole — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:51:54 GMT

[quote user="Sal (the 1st) Holesworth VN CMH Chyp (M)PNLP"]

is there anyway that the dog was startled and bit as a result of this? I know you say its a young dog but how is its hearing and eyesight?

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i totally agree with this, hearing and eyesight! was it daytime or nighttime? Id advise her being seen by a vet to check for any medical/neurological problems..it definately doesnt sound normal. Id place a bet there was an underlying problem here...how sad though, shes totally lost confidence with her dog and the dog will pick up on it, she needs to get her confidence back asap..

Re: Help needed for friend - biting dog, no warning

BengalcatRVN — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:37:38 GMT

As far as I am aware her recall has been spot on in the past, this is the first time this has happened.

Re: Help needed for friend - biting dog, no warning

Sal the 1st — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:34:24 GMT

is there anyway that the dog was startled and bit as a result of this? I know you say its a young dog but how is its hearing and eyesight?