Changing attitude after she got spayed?
Charlie's attidute changed a lot since she got spayed! I did thought for a whole 1 year long if I should do it or not and now I regret it! Apart that she eats wood and wooden chips which maybe can damage her stomach one day, she can get agressive when I touch/lift her paws, touch under her stomach where she got spayed when I groom her on the table or if it takes to long dematting, drying, cutting anything really. She just gets wild and wants to bite!? But she doesnt show any teeth or so, just moaning and rumbling on the table and trying to get my arm/face.! My teacher told me to stay calm but I was calm when I started but whatever I say to her in a calm way she wont listen! Aswell she is sometimes just lay down on the sofa or on the floor with Max and then out of nowhere she jumps into his face! As I said not dangerous at the moment, but really worried as I dont want it to come so far!! 
Anyone can give us any advice how to train her to calm down! Otherwise Charlie is fine and happy girl as everyone seen her at the Sheepie Day. It only happens at certain times but I want to stop it going any further! I always watch the Dog Wisperer but havent got a clue at the moment what to do. I'm sure there is something simple!!  |
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| how old is she? i wouldn't necessarily blame change in behavior on the spaying - although if for some reason she is inflammed or uncomfortable there may be a connection.
When it comes to behaviors, unfortunately, there aren't usually simple answers - one disservice Caesar Milan has done to the dog loving public is spread the myth that solutions are always simple. |
I doubt that the spaying has anything to do with her behavior. At her age, OES really try to "play" their owners and if they think they can get away with something, they will. 
Use the "nothing in life is free" approach and if you ask her to do something, such as a sit or stay, make sure she does it. No slackers! Lots of praise and/or treats for a job well done. It seems that she doesn't look at you as a dominant force that commands respect. 
If she requires de-matting, that in itself can be a problem It HURTS! Work slowly and carefully on any mats and be extra gentle on tender areas. Most dogs hate their feet and legs to be groomed but with patience, it's possible for them to learn to tolerate it.  |
| I can't remember how old she is... has she been tested for low thyroid?
http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-ang ... havior.htm http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-ang ... hyroid.htm |
6Girls wrote: I can't remember how old she is... has she been tested for low thyroid?
http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-ang ... havior.htm http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-ang ... hyroid.htm Charlie is 3 years old! She is not tested, would that be important? |
| It might be worth getting her checked at the vets to make sure she isn't in any pain after her operation? It could be that her scar is sore and she doesn't want anyone to touch it
Hope you can get it resolved soo. |
| Try to rule out medical causes for her behavior,
have your vet check the spay site, test the thyroid, also check the anal glands. If infected, they can cause discomfort and fussy behavior. Let us know how her medical check is and hope you find the cause soon. |
| I would look for the most probable cause first... pain. Some dogs have a lower threshold for pain just like people. But I would consider testing for low thyroid. Only your vet can tell you if it might be the cause.
Hypothyroidism is a condition known to affect the breed... to what extent I don't know because I haven't seen any studies. But 3 of my 4 OESs have hypothyroidism... two littermates and one unrelated rescue. Most people don't test unless they see symptoms or are reputable breeders. We just did it as part of annual testing in an attempt to keep them as healthy as possible. A little pill given twice daily for life corrects the problem. |
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