Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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I'm having a weird problem, and this is the first time that I've encountered this in my years of dog training - my dog runs full speed into objects and knocks himself out. This has happened twice this month so far.
Basically, he runs at full speed while spinning in circles and runs into stationary objects in my yard. He knocked himself out running into the telephone exchange box in my front yard last night. He recovers a lot like a human does after being knocked out, he's a little groggy for about two mins. , then he's back to running full speed . I'm not seeing any permanent damage so far, but cumulative head trauma is not a good thing, I know.
Short of padding all the trees and other hard objects in my yard, anybody have any suggestions?
Had to laugh at that one cuz I've got one that ran into a tree too, knocked himself loopy. The only thing I could think of to address it is to control the situations that get him so excited that he does the spin/sprint. Mine only does it when he is so concerned with controlling the behavior of the lower ranking dog so he's looking back at him while trying to stay ahead of all of us - then he whirls and never sees the obstacle right in front of him. When I see him getting that wound up, I just down him for a moment til the crazies disappear.
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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I'd love to control the situation that puts him into drive, but he's *always* in drive. He goes out with me solo, because he's so hard on the other dogs in play. I have literally never seen this dog walk - I'm surprised that he actually slows down to poop.
If he survives to adulthood, the down idea is a great one, Lee - thanks!
I'm hoping that my future doesn't include a brain damaged Mal..... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
I seem to recall reading (sorry I can't remember where it was) that spinning like this is akin to a seizure in a human. That would make it a medical problem. The solution with those dogs was the same as with humans subject to seizures, medication.
I'd check with a vet who has experience in treating seizures.
Lou Castle has been kicked off this board. He is an OLD SCHOOL DOG TRAINER with little to offer.
OK now thats funny. I've had it happen also. You know those metal poles in your garage/basement. They give out a loud "ping" when they hit it. Quite scary. To keep Kallie from spinning at full speed, I either need to run toward and past her, or away from her. I mean RUN. I think they get so excited they just have to spin. You just need to give them something else to do. They cant spin while trying to catch you. When the coast is clear, I'll stop and give her the toy immediatly. If you don't want to do the run thing, maybe put him on a tug and drag or let him drag you out to where its clear of objects. I'm with you, it may not be too serious, but it certainly can not be good for him. Just find some clear areas to run and walk them. I don't go through the garage anymore....
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I do some volunteer work with some dog shelters and a dog vet. The dog vet said something about a seizure making dogs jump and circle real fast and sometimes they hit something.
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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Actually, I have a degree in medicine as a P.A. and an extensive background in vet medicine from the military - I'd recognize if this was infectious or a neuro symptom. It's just a behavioral issue with a high drive dog.
But it'll end up a medical issue if he keeps repeating it. I don't want the canine version of Muhammad Ali on the end of my leash.
But thanks for the advice just the same! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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