1) Yes, I have heard of it and yes it is rare. However, bad temperament can be inherited so while it might not be rage syndrome, it could be dogs that come from dogs that should never have been bred. Of course, it also could have been the product of no training. It struck me that your vet clinic has an abnormal amount of "rage" cases and I would hesitate to follow any of those vets' advice on rage syndrome.
2) Yeah, every day. You think you have a problem with Corgis? Try ACDs in a state where most ACDs are nasty ranch dogs. Unfortunately, ACDs are considered in Montana what Pitbulls tend to be considered in many communities. I get it all the time. People are honestly fearful of them, with good cause for the most part. When they tell me that the breed is nasty and they have only met nasty ones I merely tell them that it is their lucky day since they are about to meet nice ones <img src="http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Amber Morgan Webboard User Reg: 10-18-2006
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Someone PMed me a link to a thread all about Sudden Rage. I was surprised it had even come up before...I'd never even heard of it! Just goes to show nothing gets past you folks! <img src="http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
I don't know how many rage cases my vet's office has had. My vet only mentioned two. But in any case, it's the owners that have the ultimate decision on whether to euthanize or not. I didn't realize that it was so often misdiagnosed! Even sadder if the dog just has aggression/dominance problems that could be fixed by a strong trainer. <img src="http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Sounds like there's no cure for real Rage Syndrome, but there is often a treatment for aggression.
Wendy Lefebvre Webboard User Reg: 12-08-2005
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I sent that link, i remember it coming up in a topic before and was very surprised when someone had mentioned it and said the op's dog might have the disorder, and he based it on one episode the op was describing.
As for your little guy, maybe he sensed that the vet was a bit nervous, given he (the vet) had a bad past experience with a Corgi, and your dog read his bad vibes and re-acted to them.
Especially since you said he was just fine with your usual vet
I am always amazed at the subtle little hints and signs that dogs pick up on that humans just miss totally. And just like we don't like every human being we come across (I know there's a few people at work I would growl at if it was acceptable at work) they're not going to like everyone.
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Re: "Sudden rage" at the vet
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