dogs who attack...

Subject: dogs who attack...
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ladibud 28.05.18 - 08:49am
Rage Syndrome , also known as Sudden Onset Aggression or ( SOA) or Avalanche of Rage Syndrome , is a rare but serious behavioural problem that has been reported most commonly in the English Springer Spaniel but also in a variety of other dog breeds. It is often misdiagnosed as it can be confused with other forms of aggression. It is thought to be genetic in origin and is inheritable. A variety of treatments are available, but will need to be tailored to the individual needs of the specific dog. The term rage syndrome is attributed to Dr. Roger A. Mugford, [1] an English animal behaviour consultant.
The rage syndrome has no connection to
rabies , for which its name is often mistaken (as the Latin translation stands for rage [ example needed ] ). * +

ladibud 28.05.18 - 08:51am
Symptoms
The dog will suddenly act aggressively to anyone nearby, but minutes later will be calm and normal. The dog does not seem to remember or realize what has taken place and may act immediately friendly to the person(s) whom they attacked. Attacks such as these cannot be prevented with training because it is a problem that the dog seemingly cannot consciously control. [2] The attack will happen without apparent cause. [3]
Shortly prior to an attack, their eyes can glaze over and go hard, followed by the dog snapping into alert mode before finally attacking. It appears to an outsider like an exaggerated form of aggression. Often a specific dog can have a certain trigger, such as the unexpected approach of people whilst he or she is sleeping. [ unreliable source? ] [4] * +

ladibud 28.05.18 - 08:52am
Dr. Roger A. Mugford, to whom the term is attributed, [1] identified that the problem starts on average at around seven and a half months old in English Springer Spaniels. However some of his research subjects showed signs at as early as three months and as late as two years. He did find however that many dogs displayed their first symptoms on or around one of the five critical learning periods identified in dogs. These occur at six weeks old, 12 weeks old, 24 weeks or six months, one year old and two years old. * +

ladibud 28.05.18 - 08:53am
it kinda blows the old you don't get bad dogs just had owners thing .. meaning it maybe not always the owner or upbringing to blame when it comes to dogs attacking * +

ladibud 28.05.18 - 08:55am
Although the scientific evidence is limited, rage syndrome has been described as an epileptic disorder affecting the emotion-related parts of the dog's brain. [9] There is also some evidence that in at least some cases it is an inheritable genetic disorder. In English Springer Spaniels, the appearance of rage syndrome has been traced back to a winner at the Westminster Kennel Club show who went on to become a top
stud . * +

ladibud 28.05.18 - 08:57am
breeds in which it may occur. ....

Basset Hound
Beagle
Bernese Mountain Dog [7]
Border Collie
Bulldog
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Chinese Crested
Chow Chow
Dachshund
English Bull Terrier [2]
German Shepherd
Goldendoodle
Golden Retriever [8]
Great Dane
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Labrador Retriever
Papillon
Rottweiler * +

bozzalad 28.05.18 - 08:58am
i think some people are much the same
some of us are not so different
saying that the only dog i have seen behave that way was a golden labrador
ended with a lost finger n a trip to the vet, the owner couldn't stand to be parted from her * +

ladibud 28.05.18 - 09:02am

@ bozzalad - 28.05.18 - 08:58am
i think some people are much the same
some of us are not so different
saying that the only dog i have seen behave that way was a golden labrador
ended with a lost finger n a trip to the vet, the owner couldn't stand to be parted from her

I was bite by a Labrador as well... 5 stitches and the nerve bit off... everyone was shocked the owner included

this dog was apparently a placid loving dog who wouldn't hurt a fly... I wasn't a fly but still * +