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Allison Forum Regular
Joined: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 96 Location: Westerwood
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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She didn't suggest anyone in particular but said it would cost about £250! SHOCK! HORROR! |
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John Thomson Site Admin
Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 4780 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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Big business!.....you can get all you need here for free!
I bet that the local vets really might not like me? _________________ John Thomson
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Suzanne H I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 1145 Location: N. Lanarkshire
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 9:38 am Post subject: |
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I did a lot of research into this and couldn't come up with a single reason NOT to have Otto neutered as we have no intention of showing or breeding him.
Our vet didn't even question it.
My understanding is it just gets rid of urges which can (and not in all dogs) calm them down and prevents them from scaling fences/being distracted by the ladies.
But I was never under the illusion that it meant you then abandon the pack/training - they don't suddenly become angels. Our dog jumps up when he's excited, we just ignore him and he calms down immediately as he no longer gets a response.
And as Cesar says, they do react to your energy. Otto was being excitable, but he was picking up on us...we have made big efforts to remain calm assertive and have noticed a difference. Even helps at work haha! |
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marcella Guest
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 9:45 am Post subject: |
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how is Otto Suzanne? |
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Suzanne H I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 1145 Location: N. Lanarkshire
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 9:46 am Post subject: |
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Oh and the boy is fine. He wouldn't fit in his crate with the collar on, so we had him in with us.
Didn't like not being in his crate - not the routine. But he's getting used to the collar so will hopefully settle better tonight.
Very sleepy last night, but fine today. The problem will be keeping him in for five days, bar a wee wander out the back. |
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Lorna I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 24 Aug 2007 Posts: 2187 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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John, She referred me to a particular psych. Shirley Seaman at Edinburgh Uni. Total costs £350. _________________ Regards,
Lorna, Basil & Poppy
Great Danes are not substitute children. They are much more important than that! |
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Eleanor High Post Member
Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 405
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:50 pm Post subject: |
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Allison
it may depend on how your vet has interpreted what you have ask her
neutering will not cure any behavioural issues if your dog is displaying any, only getting to the root of the problem and addressing it will do that
good luck
Suzanne
pleased to hear Otto is doing well..............he won't even miss them and will recover in no time
Eleanor _________________ Saving the world one puppy at a time! |
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Lorna I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 24 Aug 2007 Posts: 2187 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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Glad Otto is doing well. He seems to be growing up so fast now. _________________ Regards,
Lorna, Basil & Poppy
Great Danes are not substitute children. They are much more important than that! |
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Suzanne H I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 1145 Location: N. Lanarkshire
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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Well I haver on about him enough, you must feel like you know him even though only a few of you have met him.
He's coming to training classes...but vet advised not this Sunday.
We can meet more of you in person. |
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