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My female dog is suddenly displaying strange behavior including agression
We rescued a black and tan coonhound about five weeks ago and she's suddenly been acting very strange. The vet guesses she's 5-6 years old. Since the day we got her she has been been the most calm, well mannered, compassionate dog. All of a sudden this morning she wouldn't go out after she ate and when we attempted to put her leash on her she started growling which she has NEVER done. she won't leave her cage, not even for treats. She has not been spayed. WE HAVE AN APPT. FOR EARLY SEPTEMBER. She's had at least one litter, probably more. Could she be in heat? Also, she is easily "offended" and if she does not get her way she'll sit in her crate and pout which she is doing now, but it's never included growling or barking which occurs every time time we enter her room. HELP ME!!!!!!
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I think you are right about her being in heat. As she has been bred before she is avoiding you in the hopes of avoiding being bred again. If un-neutered males show up at your door you will know your right. Stay calm and use everything you can think of to get her outside to toilet, then you put her in her crate. Be careful outside, have back-up or a big stick to protect her and you.
Her behavior is normal for a female in heat.
Pamela - Adopted!!!!
answered on 8/27/09.
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If not in heat she could certainly be having a false pregnancy... that sounds more likely to me. She would be in "her spot", and protecting it and her phantom babies from potential harm. Spaying will cure either problem. I would see if they could get it done sooner.
B.J., CGC
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Yes, I agree she could be coming into heat. If so, her vulva should be swelled.
The second and third weeks are when the most risk of accidental breeding is. Don't take this lightly. She will do anything to get loose and get to a male. Once loose, an accidental breeding and an unwanted litter is far from the worst that can happen. Such breedings can also result in fatal infections. She can get killed when she dashes heedlessly across the road in front of a car. Other dogs or coyotes may kill her.
I have found throwing rocks more effective in running off dogs than a stick. You don't need to be able to hit them. They won't risk it.
Aster
answered on 8/27/09.
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She is definetly in heat. SPAY HER PAWLEASE DON'T ADD TO ANIMAL OVERPOPULATION!
Jet
answered on 8/27/09.
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Although it's probably estrus (heat), I'd check with the vet to make sure that it's not a medical problem. Dogs can become aggressive when they are in pain.
Cookies 'n' Creme (1998-2011)
answered on 8/27/09.
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If she is ovulating for her heat, yes, this can change their disposition temporarily.
It is a higher volume of hormones and the dog may be threatened to go out to a male who might be waiting for her. So, I don't blame her on that aspect of how she feels.
Best to try some hotdog to coax her out to pee and poo. Take her away from the house to pee as male suitors can smell the pee chucked full of hormones.
Coon dogs can be hard headed and they can be hard to train as well.
Lure her and then if she wants to go to the cage after pottying then let her. Leave the door open. Then when you get her fixed she will be able to relax.
She may have had been bred multiple times and it may have been constant so just hang in there and be patient with her. It is what she needs.
Bridget aka Bad Pants, Ruby Ru
answered on 8/28/09.
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