I don't understand why giving ideas is not supporting? I have never had a
cockapoo with these problems so how do you want me to with the thinking your
dog is just mean? I don't have any info for you in this direction.
Sounds like you have found a site that will help you with the aggression
after you have ruled out other could be problems.
You tried the training so I guess I don't get why it is such a problem to
make sure it is nothing else.
On here if you asked for an opinion you're gonna get one. Maybe not the one
you want be one you will get. I think we don't want to see your baby get "old
fashioned" training" or put to sleep. Just you and the poo to live a happy
life together.
barb
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 11/20/2007 7:08:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
but I have truly seen some dogs who were just a challenge! I had one
patient, a German Shepherd, and we started seeing him when he was
just 8
weeks old. This dog had some very bad temperment/aggression problems
by the
time we saw him at 12 weeks. We aren't talking german shepherds we are
talking cockapoos, the point with cockapoos or any dog for that matter if they
are bred correctly they are not aggressive by any means. German Shepherds,
with inbreeding, over breeding makes for a disaster no doubt.
I am not sure why thyroid was suggested to be checked. Usually with
hypothyroidism we see lethargy, weight gain, hair pattern loss,
occaisionally seizures. Aggression is not a typical symptom. It is a
very
rare case that we see hyperthyroidism and the symptoms for that are
generally massive weight loss, loose stools, hunger that is out of
control
(this is mostly in cats that we see hyperthyroidism). Not true, go look around
on the net, here's one documented page, I sent the other from the Whole Dog
Journal, Cocker Spaniels have problems with thyroids that is also documented.
Many of the hype about cocker rage were found to be thyroid problems.
Behavioral changes associated with thyroid dysfunction in dogs.
It would be interesting to see what the exact aggressions are. If
they are
food or toy agressions, behavior modification would be in order.
Training is
always a good thing. Consulting with a behavior veterinarian may be
called
for.
Hope this helps somewhat. I sent her another email explaining the
aggression so waiting to hear back from her again. Julie has done the trainer
routine, her vet already said it can be several things and was going to do a
complete CBC along with the thyroid testing, that is a great thing! If it were
me I would be looking to it medically at this point. Wouldn't you?
I have to say I was taken aback by some of the responses to this
thread as to me, anyway, they came off as being not so nice or
supportive but more accusatory.
Why would you be taken aback, cockapoos are wonderful, awesome dogs. I get
upset when I hear about this because that is NOT what the cockapoo stands for,
are there bad ones, yes there are and why because too many breeders out there
on the band wagon for the green not for bettering the cockapoo! You think
puppy mills for starters care about temperament, they worry about one thing
period, green and how many puppies they can pump out in a years time!
~~ Susan ~~
&
The Poo Gang
Mikey, Buffy, Amy & Lacey
~~~
"When you feel dog tired at night, it may be because you've growled all day
long."
-- Unknown
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