i have a normal cocker spaniel and its on heat but it the last week and it has got vey aggresive to my other one and has damaged the other ones leg and ear what is wrong with her?
thank u for answeringxx
2007-03-25 00:55:50 · 13 answers · asked by poppyford 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Is your other dog female? It is quite common for female dogs to become aggressive towards other female dogs in the house when they are in season. For the moment, keep them separate until the spaniel's season has finished - get a dog gate so you can keep them apart but so they can still see and smell each other. When the dog is no longer in season then take them on a walk together and let them 'meet' again on neutral territory. Then take them back to the house together. Hopefully you will find that the dogs will get on again when they are no longer in season but in some cases they will continue to fight. If this is the case, get your vet to refer you to a behaviourist ASAP. When female dogs in the same household fight they can do serious damage so be careful....
2007-03-26 06:05:47 · answer #1 · answered by Clanger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have had some silly answers so far!. firstly, cockers (I have owned several) are not agressive - there is "rage syndrome" which the block (black and golden - not the roans)colours can get because of overbreeding for their colour - however, agressive behaviour would have happened before your dog being on heat so it is unlikely she has this. I expect like us humans, she is hormonal and grumpy. Some people do keep their dogs separate when one is in heat - be careful if you have children too obviously. If you are in the UK your vet will probably be closed today so take her in tomorrow for a quick chat with the vet. I have a cocker spaniel - a working breed - he was an accident as my partner didn't realise there were two varieties!!. They are beautiful dogs, gorgeous to look at and so friendly and loving. Also, remember to reinforce the hierachy as you have two dogs - one should always be top dog. If she is top dog, make sure she gets her food first etc if not, she comes second. She will be fine x
2007-03-25 08:18:40 · answer #2 · answered by Bexs 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When bitches are in season, it's not uncommon for them to become aggressive, especially towards other females as they look upon them as competition for mating rights. I assume your other dog is also a female? If not, at the moment she's not ready for mating & will tell a dog that in no uncertain terms. Hopefully, she will return to being her normal self once her season has finished.
2007-03-25 09:06:12 · answer #3 · answered by anwen55 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say if your other dog was a male or female. If the other was a female. Both my females will do that but not often just certain days on one or the other heat cycles. I think just for one day they have a bad PMS day or something. It will pass it just hormons kicking in.
2007-03-25 09:03:10 · answer #4 · answered by china 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chalk it up to dogie PMS! Serious
Some get quite mellow and seem to just want to lay on the couch and watch TV. They just don't feel good.
Others can get aggressive and do things they normally wouldn't.
Hmm sounds just like any female to me!!
Just be patient and give extra love.
And why have you not had her spayed?
2007-03-25 09:02:14 · answer #5 · answered by susie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hormones are making her aggressive.Get her spayed before her next season.
2007-03-25 21:56:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We used to have a Cocker Spaniel that was really temperamental bit heaps of people including myself a few times. Apparently they are almost blind and deaf and live on sense of smell . Movements can make them snappy cos they just see a blur.
2007-03-25 08:00:01 · answer #7 · answered by thfcsydney 6 · 0⤊ 6⤋
She is playing hard to get.
2007-03-28 19:16:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the early symptoms of the Lesbo in your dog. I should know I'm a Vet.
2007-03-25 08:02:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
well instead of sitting on the computer chair, GO TO THE VET!!!!!!
2007-03-25 07:59:17 · answer #10 · answered by TIGERS TIGERS TIGERS!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋