I am glad you are going to have the test done....asap......then you will have
checked out the medical part. And Susie IMHO I think I would try a different
vet than the one that told you behavior issues are in the noggin...doesn't
sound like he is "up" on the technology of today. The trainer also. Sounds
like this is how they have always done things and its thier way or noway.
Good Luck and let us know how the test go.
barb
Susie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Barb,
I do not think all Cockapoos are bad, and I don't think my Cockapoo is
bad. She is mostly sweet and lovable. I purposely bought a Cockapoo,
because I have a friend who had one and had zero problems with him.
I love my dog to death and you have absolutely no idea the heartache
as well as the money I've spent in trying to deal with her aggression
problem. Most people would have had her put to sleep by now. She
couldn't be given away, because nobody wants a dog that bites. I would
never have her put to sleep and even if I could, I would never give
her away. My family and I love her way too much for that. Luckily, we
don't have small children, because if we did, we would not be able to
keep her. It would be too unsafe. We have just found that we have to
work around her issues, just like you have to work around issues with
a child that is born with problems. 90% of the time, she's just great.
You and some of the others in this group were fortunate enough to get
a Cockapoo without aggression problems. It seems Julie and I weren't
so lucky. The only reason I joined this group was to see if anybody
else had any of the same issues I was having so that I could possibly
get some other answers. I have tried anything and everything trying
to "cure" her and I will get the thyroid test done. I'd never heard of
that until someone posted it here the other day. I don't believe that
is the problem though.
Bella was raised very lovingly (probably too lovingly), better than
most kids are raised, and she is still a problem. I only posted here
about her aggression, because Julie asked and I wanted to let her know
she doesn't have the only problem child. I also her to know the things
I've found out after all my research. I don't believe all pets are
screwed up because of the way they are raised. Some are just born
that way, just like people.
As far as the breeder goes, my breeder ships her Cockapoos all over
the country and has been doing so for years. She happens to live in my
city, so I was able to pick her up from her home. As far as I know,
some of you could have gotten your Cockapoo from her. She has family
photos of lovely Cockapoo families on her website. I'm not going to
mention her name because I do think she has lots of good Cockapoos out
there and I don't think it would be fair to her.
Long story short, you will not find another family who loves their dog
more than we do. We just have issues to deal that that fortunately
some of you do not.
Susie
--- In [email protected], JMRBARB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I am trying to figure out why you have a cockapoo if you think they
are so bad?
> You also forget they are mixed with a poodle.
> And alot of how a dog behaves, is how they are brought up. You
get what you give, love begets love - anger begets anger and so on.
> I have had cockapoos for 20 years now, and they have had to put
up with kids, and not so nice people in the next door neighbors yard,
NEVER have I had a problem with them. They were broght up with
positive training and that is what we got back.
> The thing we are saying is if you dog was fine and then all of a
sudden changed - unless something drastic happened to the dog CHECK IT
OUT!! Really I don't get why you are having a problem with this if
you love your dog and want to keep it, check out ALL the options. If
you don't want to then give your baby to someone who will be
responsible and check out what could be causeing the problem, there
usually is more than one answer to a problem. JMHO
> barb
>
> Susie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> If you Google the words cocker spaniel biting you'll come
up with all
> kinds of info on Cockers biting.
>
> Check out this website and look under suitability for children:
>
> http://www.gopetsamerica.com/cocker-spaniel/cocker-spaniel.aspx
>
> Suitability for Children: Cockers are not recommended to families
> with young children. Many Cocker Spaniels have behavioral problems
> resulting in defensive biting.
>
> --- In [email protected], sh0624@ wrote:
> >
> > In a message dated 11/16/2007 11:30:55 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> > POWERCHICK.SUSIE@ 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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