So today Rolo had a lovely off lead walk and was panting more than I have ever known before. Hours later he has had a different rawhide chew than he has had before and he is really panting. Laying down, getting up, laying down, getting up. All over the place bless him. Is this normal?
Re: Panting No, I don't think so . Panting after very heavy hard exercise is quite normal, but the pacing and prolonged panting would have me ringing the Vet , hope he is ok .
Re: Panting He's really calmed down now. Had 2 full bowls of water and back to himself. Maybe dehydrated by the rawhide?
Re: Panting I hope he's okay. It does sound a bit odd....excessive panting can be a sign of something not right.
Re: Panting Well after he had his 2 full bowls of water he seemed so much better till he bit my sons face/eye! It was a totally different bone got it from the local co op shop. Was thin strips wasn't like the normal bones he had. I called the vets but they weren't too concerned even when I told them his resperations were at 88!
Re: Panting Wow, he was really out of sorts. I don't know the normal range of a dog's breathing but I am guessing 88 is high by your reaction. Chepi was panting a lot the other day when we were out for a walk, it was actually warm in the sun, so I just slowed down the walk and stopped a few times and gave her water back at the car. She had been running around a lot. It surprised me as it's winter here but we just had a couple of spring-like hours. I'm off to google dogs' normal breathing :
Re: Panting He has a nasty scratch! Josh my son will stroke him, Rolo will be enjoying it and then he will just growl and snap! Getting to the end of my tether to be honest. I just can't afford at the minute to get any expert help. It's always Josh. I'm fed up of posting about it really. Just wish I knew why.
Re: Panting [quote author=Rolokris link=topic=9838.msg143011#msg143011 date=1423647832] He has a nasty scratch! Josh my son will stroke him, Rolo will be enjoying it and then he will just growl and snap! Getting to the end of my tether to be honest. I just can't afford at the minute to get any expert help. It's always Josh. I'm fed up of posting about it really. Just wish I knew why. [/quote] Where is the dog when these incidents happen? Is he in his bed or crate? Has he got a chew or bone or toy nearby?
Re: Panting No chew nothing to guard, he's approached my son. He's sat for strokes usually sits on my sons foot by accident. I supervise all strokes and they are all gentle and calm and then he will start a low growl and then a snap. Josh has usually backed off by this yime with the growl. I have tried to get Josh to do more for Rolo like give him his meals but to no avail. Rolo also does this very strange thing with his mouth he raises the area like sniffing but also like he could be snarling he has done this several times for Josh and a couple of times for my husband.
Re: Panting Maybe YOU are the resource he is guarding. But you will only get to the bottom of the problem with the help of a good behaviourist.
Re: Panting I totally agree, a good behaviourist observing your dog and family is the only way to go and I really would urge you to keep the pup and your son separate until you have a proper understanding of the cause as well as a plan to resolve the issues.
Re: Panting I'm sorry if this has already been suggested but have you discussed this behaviour with a vet ? I know you've looked into trainers yourself but your vet should be able to recommend a behaviourist. Most behaviourists I've looked at charge a flat fee (not cheap) for an assessment, plan of action and follow up advice. It might be an idea to get Rolo checked over by a vet just to make sure there aren't any physical problems which are making him react. It sounds like resource guarding though so I doubt there is a physical problem but at least it would be ruled out. I do think it's unusual behaviour in such a young dog though and I think that professional advice is you best option. :-\
Re: Panting [quote author=Jen link=topic=9838.msg143086#msg143086 date=1423673024] I do think it's unusual behaviour in such a young dog though and I think that professional advice is you best option. :-\ [/quote] That's what I don't understand either we had him from 8 weeks and I can't think of any reason that would have brought this behaviour on. I'm hoping to see the Vet on Friday to rule out anything physical. Thanks for all the great support, I love this site
Re: Panting Gosh. What a worry. Really glad you are seeing a vet. It doesn't sound right at all. Let us know how you get on.
