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From:Durham, NC, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted 06-25-2003 01:39 AM         

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My Golden/Lab mix has developed a habit that's a new one on me. Every night she'll start this shrill, loud, yapping barking, and she'll try to mouth my hands. At first I thought she was just acting up and tried ignoring, saying "Quiet" in a quiet voice, etc. but although she would stop for a while, she would return and do it again. So I tried all the things you'd do with a baby--offered food, took her out to her bathroom spot, etc. except now I think she's starting to think that when she barks like this she gets attention and to go out. Also, every night her body seems to heat up--nose, ears, belly, and her breathing becomes more rapid and distressed. If she has an allergy, wouldn't it be all the time? Why the same time every evening?

Any hints would be great.

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posted 06-25-2003 03:58 AM            

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How long has this been going on for? The general rule for pets' welfare is that any sudden and prolonged change in behaviour requires a vet's attention. I'm wondering, as all this seems to be around a certain time, is it soon after she's had food?

If so, then she could be having painful digestive problems.

Even if it's a long time after feeding, there could a problem in her gut as the food passes through.

I agree it is probably not an allergy. But it does need checking out, as she could be in pain and that is the only way she can tell you.

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From:Colorado
Registered: Jul 2003

posted 07-04-2003 01:17 AM            

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I agree with Woofdoggy, take her to a vet, get it checked out.
If it turns out to be purely behavioral, get a squirt bottle with water and when she does this, make an annoying nasal "enh" noise and squirt her. It's not mean at all, they just are startled long enough for you to praise them for being quiet. I've been told they thing the squirt is the "Boogy man", not you.

Good luck!

~H~

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