Fake limp?

Kuchi · 12-03-2006, 12:47 PM

History. Thursday: Kuchi and I were out in the snow. He barking like crazy inappropriatly and I did a quick jerk (what conformation trainers tell me to do, he had a buckle collar on) and said quiet. He fell and cried. Then I said Oh no, its okay, I'm sorry. (mistake). So we went back in and he only had short potty breaks throughout the day. Didn't see anything.

Friday and Saturday we both played in the snow for 30-45 minutes per day. Friday we also had a 20 minute walk. No limp seen. He ran inside the house for 20-40 min per day. No limping.

Today. He's pulling like crazy because he wants to play but I want him to heel. I didn't jerk this time, I just kept him at my left side. And did sudden stops and turns. I didn't repeat the command but after 3 steps I had to repeat the command heel. Then he started limping. I said, "kuchi stop limping"
He stopped limping. (weird). We walked some more, still pulling me, I said heel and he started limping again. My experiment: Lets see what happens when I don't make him heel. No limp!!!

Is it possible to learn that limping means consoling after one action? He's going to the vet because I don't want to chance anything. But I pretty sure he's faking it. What do you think? I'll give you an update.

Beryl · 12-03-2006, 12:57 PM

Sounds like he is faking to me. Dogs are smart critters.

***Rivsky*** · 12-03-2006, 01:08 PM

My BF's mum had a GS and whenever he used to get in trouble he'd start limping around to try and get sympathy - and although he didn't always get it people used to always laugh at him so I guess he knew it was a way of getting people to relax again!

***Cassiepeia*** · 12-03-2006, 01:17 PM

I've heard of a Chihuahua who limped on purpose because it got a lot of attention and affection whenever it did. LOL So yes there is a possibility he could be faking. Dogs are funny creatures.

Glad you're taking no chances and seeing a vet though.

Cass.

Glacier · 12-03-2006, 01:29 PM

I have a husky who four years ago got a cut on his right front leg. Required stitches and he limped for a week or so. To this day, if I raise my voice to Earle, he suddenly limps again. Only now it's been so long he's forgotten which leg was injured!

keekers · 12-03-2006, 03:10 PM

too funny!!! let us know what the vet says... dogs are hilarious & very very smart....

Estie · 12-03-2006, 06:49 PM

OMG! That is just too funny!! My son said that people don't give enough credit to dogs for their smarts!! I think he is right!!

***Swiftwind*** · 12-03-2006, 06:54 PM

That's really funny!

I hope it's just him putting an act on, and isn't anything serious. My dog Harley (pictured in my avatar) starts limping all the time, and I think it's all in his mind. He doesn't do it for sympathy though.

Elli · 12-03-2006, 11:04 PM

Cassiepeia is right my Female Chi did that for about a week even after i had her checked and everything was ok. because when she did it i freaked out and was holding her and loving all over her at 1st i think it relly did hurt but when she knew mommy was going to carry her everywhere when she limped and carry her out to pee and to her food bowl...it was funny every once in a while since i have had my male if i am playing with him and she walks in the room she will fall over and get up really fast and limp...HAHAHA it makes me laugh just thinking about it.

Agile PAWZ · 12-04-2006, 07:01 AM

My aussie will occasionally have what we call an "aussie moment" when running and playing sometimes he will "sting" himself and act like his leg is about to fall off. After a moment or two of consoling he's running after his bc sister like the wind.
Also you might consider instead of yanking on his neck using a Halti or Gentle leader to help with control in the lunging. These fit like a horse halter and help you control the head. Control of the head leads to control of the body. I use one on all my foster dogs until they learn to walk politely on lead as one of my biggest peeves is being dragged down the sidewalk.

Kuchi · 12-04-2006, 10:13 AM

Well still no limping.

I have bought a halti but I couldn't get it to fit correctly because of all of his double coated fur, so I returned it. He heels when we don't have snow. The snow makes him excited.

So I will just ignore the "wanna play" limp. I don't want him to do that in the ring. But I will make sure that it is just that, a "wanna play" limp.

fancychicken · 12-06-2006, 05:36 AM

OMG! That is too funny. I thought Shamous was dramatic...

rottielover · 12-06-2006, 06:36 AM

Hope the vet says it is nothing

12-03-2006, 12:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kuchi Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 379 Rep Power: 45	Fake limp? History. Thursday: Kuchi and I were out in the snow. He barking like crazy inappropriatly and I did a quick jerk (what conformation trainers tell me to do, he had a buckle collar on) and said quiet. He fell and cried. Then I said Oh no, its okay, I'm sorry. (mistake). So we went back in and he only had short potty breaks throughout the day. Didn't see anything. Friday and Saturday we both played in the snow for 30-45 minutes per day. Friday we also had a 20 minute walk. No limp seen. He ran inside the house for 20-40 min per day. No limping. Today. He's pulling like crazy because he wants to play but I want him to heel. I didn't jerk this time, I just kept him at my left side. And did sudden stops and turns. I didn't repeat the command but after 3 steps I had to repeat the command heel. Then he started limping. I said, "kuchi stop limping" He stopped limping. (weird). We walked some more, still pulling me, I said heel and he started limping again. My experiment: Lets see what happens when I don't make him heel. No limp!!! Is it possible to learn that limping means consoling after one action? He's going to the vet because I don't want to chance anything. But I pretty sure he's faking it. What do you think? I'll give you an update.

12-03-2006, 12:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Beryl Latte's and Boo's Mom Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,050 Rep Power: 86	Sounds like he is faking to me. Dogs are smart critters.
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12-03-2006, 01:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
*Cassiepeia* Chihuahua Mum Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 8,253 Blog Entries: 9 Rep Power: 281	I've heard of a Chihuahua who limped on purpose because it got a lot of attention and affection whenever it did. LOL So yes there is a possibility he could be faking. Dogs are funny creatures. Glad you're taking no chances and seeing a vet though. Cass.
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12-03-2006, 06:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
*Swiftwind* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 5,433 Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 193	That's really funny! I hope it's just him putting an act on, and isn't anything serious. My dog Harley (pictured in my avatar) starts limping all the time, and I think it's all in his mind. He doesn't do it for sympathy though.
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12-06-2006, 06:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
rottielover rottweiler true believer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: montreal, qc Posts: 656 Rep Power: 51	Hope the vet says it is nothing
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12-03-2006, 01:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Rivsky* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Australia Posts: 3,700 Blog Entries: 6 Rep Power: 137	My BF's mum had a GS and whenever he used to get in trouble he'd start limping around to try and get sympathy - and although he didn't always get it people used to always laugh at him so I guess he knew it was a way of getting people to relax again!

12-03-2006, 01:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Glacier Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Canada Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	I have a husky who four years ago got a cut on his right front leg. Required stitches and he limped for a week or so. To this day, if I raise my voice to Earle, he suddenly limps again. Only now it's been so long he's forgotten which leg was injured!

12-03-2006, 03:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
keekers Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 231 Rep Power: 44	too funny!!! let us know what the vet says... dogs are hilarious & very very smart....

12-03-2006, 06:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Estie estie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 222 Rep Power: 62	OMG! That is just too funny!! My son said that people don't give enough credit to dogs for their smarts!! I think he is right!!

12-03-2006, 11:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
Elli Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chilli Ohio Posts: 58 Rep Power: 0	Cassiepeia is right my Female Chi did that for about a week even after i had her checked and everything was ok. because when she did it i freaked out and was holding her and loving all over her at 1st i think it relly did hurt but when she knew mommy was going to carry her everywhere when she limped and carry her out to pee and to her food bowl...it was funny every once in a while since i have had my male if i am playing with him and she walks in the room she will fall over and get up really fast and limp...HAHAHA it makes me laugh just thinking about it.

12-04-2006, 07:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
Agile PAWZ Agility Junkie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE. Pennsylvania Posts: 59 Rep Power: 38	My aussie will occasionally have what we call an "aussie moment" when running and playing sometimes he will "sting" himself and act like his leg is about to fall off. After a moment or two of consoling he's running after his bc sister like the wind. Also you might consider instead of yanking on his neck using a Halti or Gentle leader to help with control in the lunging. These fit like a horse halter and help you control the head. Control of the head leads to control of the body. I use one on all my foster dogs until they learn to walk politely on lead as one of my biggest peeves is being dragged down the sidewalk.

12-04-2006, 10:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
Kuchi Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 379 Rep Power: 45	Well still no limping. I have bought a halti but I couldn't get it to fit correctly because of all of his double coated fur, so I returned it. He heels when we don't have snow. The snow makes him excited. So I will just ignore the "wanna play" limp. I don't want him to do that in the ring. But I will make sure that it is just that, a "wanna play" limp.

12-06-2006, 05:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
fancychicken Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 823 Rep Power: 71	OMG! That is too funny. I thought Shamous was dramatic...

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