When she was a puppy she hit her head and got a lump. The VET said, it was just swollen and would eventually go down. It never did. She is crazy. She never listens to me or my wife and runs wild, out of control. I'm not sure what to do. I have already spent 1000 on private training.
Breed Golden Retriever
2006-10-26 12:57:47 · 13 answers · asked by USCDOG2003 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She is 2 years old. Also happens to be champion blood line, perhaps she is inbred.
2006-10-26 13:03:35 · update #1
I have a cat who I believe is mentally challenged. I think you may be on to something. You can't ditch the dog though because shes a moron...she is your responsibility..
2006-10-26 13:02:10 · answer #1 · answered by Sunspot Baby 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Never saw a Golden Retriver that wasn't whacked out. Not a brain in their head. Gary Larson (Far Side) did a real funny cartoon on this once. They're pretty much impossible to train. Probably some sort of gene regression thing. They're the "blondes" of the canine world. Really don't give a flying bleep about anything except food and aimless running around. Just ask any trainer. Put her down and buy a Dobie. They're so smart you'll think they're human.
2006-10-26 13:12:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
She sounds like she is mentally challenging you and your wife. She probably is very smart and is taking control of her surroundings. I'm sorry you have spent so much on private training with such little results. If you are able, try training in a group setting. It will help your dog to be in social settings, teaching her even more needed behavioral necessities. You will learn more as well, since you will have the advantage of being with other owners who, some, will be able to share some of their dog experiences with you.
There is a web site with some links and suggestions on golden retrievers I have listed below. Hope it helps. Best to all of you.
2006-10-26 13:30:51 · answer #3 · answered by Animaholic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That just could be your dogs personality, but my cat is a little on the mental side, and i'm sure dogs can be too... my cat will be walking and then all of a sudden jump real high and stop and turn to see what got him and there is nothing there... he looks at things that arent there, and the vet told me he might just be a little mental... he said, you have mental people in the world and you have a mental cat.... i would have the lump re-checked though, i'm not sure if it was just swollen, then it should have gone down...
2006-10-26 13:02:04 · answer #4 · answered by broken_jade 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Golden Retriever's..like Labradors,can take a long time to mature.
I have a 7 year old mini poodle who is as ditzy as ever....he never got banged on the head. We wouldnt change him for anything. Its all about personality !
2006-10-26 13:38:30 · answer #5 · answered by jerli3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is just hyper. She problay just has times when she just goes beserk and runs around out of control. My dogs do that all the time when they are excited and they are 1, 2,3 and a few are like 8 monthes and stuff.
2006-10-26 13:06:12 · answer #6 · answered by Ashley S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes just like humans dog can have brain damage on average a dogs acttion span is 3 secs sometimes less so if there is brain damage it will take even longer to train her
2006-10-27 13:47:16 · answer #7 · answered by bullriderfor8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should slow down by 2yrs...but yes, I think some can be goofier than others! (my choc. lab was a mess too!)
My ex had a cocker spaniel....bless her heart, dumb as a rock and you couldn't train her to save your life. Turned out she was inbred????
2006-10-26 13:01:05 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was probably some brain damage done when she hit her head. You should keep her fenced so she doesn't run off.
2006-10-26 13:02:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
SHE IS CLUMBSY NOT MENTALLY CHALLENGED. OUR CHOC LAB IS THE SAME WAY. WHEN I HAD MY SHAR-PEI SHE RAN INTO A WHEEL OF A TRACTOR TWICE AND GOT KICKED IN THE HEAD BY OUR HORSE.
2006-10-26 13:10:15 · answer #10 · answered by Jaanie baaby (: 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋