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Old August 10th 06, 02:08 AM posted to rec.pets.dogs.behavior
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I have a male dog that is half Yorkshire Terrier and half Basenji. A
week after he turned six months old (last week) I had him neutered.
The doctor said I had to keep the dog from running for 10 days
following the procedure. This dog loves to run. He weighs 16 pounds.
Anyway, this has meant that aside from when I take him for a walk on a
very short leash, he has to be confined to his crate (which he feels
very comfortable in normally).

I have five more days of this to deal with. The dog is now biting us
when we try to attach his leash to his collar. He has never been a
biter. He was always a very affectionate and kind dog. Now he's
turned into Cujo.

I understand that dogs don't like being caged and that this might be
normal for the time being. But I thought one of the benefits of
neutering was that it calmed the dog down. Is what is going on in this
case normal for the confinement period, and if so, once he is allowed
to run free will his behavior improve? Or am I looking at a long-term
problem now?

He is on his normal diet, by the way. There is no issue I'm aware of
there.

Thank you for any help,

EH

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Old August 10th 06, 03:05 AM posted to rec.pets.dogs.behavior
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I have five more days of this to deal with. The dog is now biting us
when we try to attach his leash to his collar. He has never been a
biter. He was always a very affectionate and kind dog. Now he's
turned into Cujo.


Mental exercise should help. Teach him a trick or three.

He is on his normal diet, by the way. There is no issue I'm aware of
there.


There can be, actually. A hotter food (higher protein and
fat) will give the dog more energy. Conversely, a food with
less protein and fat will give the dog less energy. Hint.
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Old August 10th 06, 03:25 AM posted to rec.pets.dogs.behavior
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Default Dog gets mean after neutering

My question was not about diet. I was merely trying to express that
aside from the neutering and the subsequent confinement, his diet was
NOT a factor, as far as I am concerned. We followed the doctor's
instructions on feeding and watering for the few days following the
procedure.

So go get back to my original question, is the dog's behavior likely
due to the extended period of confinement, or is such behavior normal
following such a procedure?

Thank you,

EH

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Old August 10th 06, 04:34 AM posted to rec.pets.dogs.behavior
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The vet wants the dog sedentary to give the sutures time to heal. After the
7 to 10 day period they will be removed and the dog can resume normal
activity. The little fella will calm down eventually.



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Old August 10th 06, 03:54 PM posted to rec.pets.dogs.behavior
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On 9 Aug 2006 18:08:53 -0700, wrote:

I have a male dog that is half Yorkshire Terrier and half Basenji. A
week after he turned six months old (last week) I had him neutered.
The doctor said I had to keep the dog from running for 10 days
following the procedure. This dog loves to run. He weighs 16 pounds.
Anyway, this has meant that aside from when I take him for a walk on a
very short leash, he has to be confined to his crate (which he feels
very comfortable in normally).

I have five more days of this to deal with. The dog is now biting us
when we try to attach his leash to his collar. He has never been a
biter. He was always a very affectionate and kind dog. Now he's
turned into Cujo.


Be calm. Be matter-of-fact. Don't make a big deal out of affixing
his leash.

If you're 5 days into this already, he can be out of his crate for
longer periods (maybe in confined quarters, like in a small room),
IMO, if you keep an eye on him, and don't let him get all worked up.
If you stay quiet, calm and relaxed, the chances are pretty good that
your dog will, too. And then when he's calm and relaxed, attach his
leash and take him for short walks.

I understand that dogs don't like being caged and that this might be
normal for the time being. But I thought one of the benefits of
neutering was that it calmed the dog down.


Not exactly. But it will take a while for his testosterone levels to
diminish.

Is what is going on in this
case normal for the confinement period, and if so, once he is allowed
to run free will his behavior improve? Or am I looking at a long-term
problem now?


Again, I don't think you need to keep him in his crate as much as
you're doing, which is probably contributing to his current behavior.
You're already 5 days into this, and if you keep a close eye on him,
stay calm and relaxed, etc., you should be able to allow him outside
of his crate for longer periods.

But call your vet and explain your situation to him first, and go by
what *your* vet tells you. But ask him if you can allow him out of
his crate for longer periods, too.

No, you won't have any long-term problems, provided you begin with
OBEDIENCE TRAINING as soon as he's cleared by your vet.

He is on his normal diet, by the way. There is no issue I'm aware of
there.


Contrary to the advice of others, I wouldn't mess with his diet right
now. That could create even further "problems," if you know what I
mean. To change it correctly, you'd need to change it very gradually,
over a week or more, so any potential benefit from doing that would
almost certainly be too late in coming.

Anyway, good luck with your new pup!

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Old August 10th 06, 04:01 PM posted to rec.pets.dogs.behavior
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On 9 Aug 2006 22:05:45 -0400, (Melinda Shore) wrote:

Mental exercise should help. Teach him a trick or three.


Warning: Be very careful when you do that.

For example, don't teach him to jump into the deep end of a swimming
pool and fetch a bowling bowl right now, which, of course, some people
might be tempted to do if they weren't warned not to.

I.e., it could be dangerous for the dog.

Notice: This warning is provided as a public service.

--
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Reuters admits altering Beirut photo!
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The Brink of Madness. A familiar place.
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Obsession: Radical Islam’s War with the West (a must-see movie!):
http://www.obsessionthemovie.com/
If you don't want your own DVD, you can view the movie he
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...78181614&hl=en
It's over an hour long, so make some popcorn, crack open a beer, and take a good, hard look at what's coming.
Or...you can keep your head stuck in the sand.
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Old August 10th 06, 04:54 PM posted to rec.pets.dogs.behavior
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Default Dog gets mean after neutering

Have you checked the incision to make sure it's not inflamed. It could be
he is in pain an is reacting the only way he knows by biting.

Celeste

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I have a male dog that is half Yorkshire Terrier and half Basenji. A
week after he turned six months old (last week) I had him neutered.
The doctor said I had to keep the dog from running for 10 days
following the procedure. This dog loves to run. He weighs 16 pounds.
Anyway, this has meant that aside from when I take him for a walk on a
very short leash, he has to be confined to his crate (which he feels
very comfortable in normally).

I have five more days of this to deal with. The dog is now biting us
when we try to attach his leash to his collar. He has never been a
biter. He was always a very affectionate and kind dog. Now he's
turned into Cujo.

I understand that dogs don't like being caged and that this might be
normal for the time being. But I thought one of the benefits of
neutering was that it calmed the dog down. Is what is going on in this
case normal for the confinement period, and if so, once he is allowed
to run free will his behavior improve? Or am I looking at a long-term
problem now?

He is on his normal diet, by the way. There is no issue I'm aware of
there.

Thank you for any help,

EH



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Old August 10th 06, 06:10 PM posted to rec.pets.dogs.behavior
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Default Dog gets mean after neutering


Handsome Jack Morrison wrote:
If you're 5 days into this already, he can be out of his crate for
longer periods (maybe in confined quarters, like in a small room),
IMO, if you keep an eye on him, and don't let him get all worked up.
If you stay quiet, calm and relaxed, the chances are pretty good that
your dog will, too. And then when he's calm and relaxed, attach his
leash and take him for short walks.


I agree, and if the dog still tries to run even though you are being
calm, you could keep it on the leash and attach the leash handle to
your waste(ie. with a belt). That way the dog can get time out of the
crate and get to spend time with you so long as you are home. This
should help handle some of the energy, as well as give it more
stimulation than if it is in the crate all day.

 




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