Clip the Achilles’ tendon?? - Page 2

WingedFoal · 04-06-2005, 03:42 PM

I still think rehoming the dog would be in the best interest of everyone. I know they must have love for the dog, but that alone doesn't make for a good home for him.

ChiChi · 04-06-2005, 03:45 PM

yea totally agreed...... maybe they can find a home in this neighborhood..... but that one Man i mentioned, said he could help w/ clicker training, so there is always that too.... but idk.. i will keep yall updated.... and srry if i sound, well dumb witted, or stupid...

WingedFoal · 04-06-2005, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiChi

yea totally agreed...... maybe they can find a home in this neighborhood..... but that one Man i mentioned, said he could help w/ clicker training, so there is always that too.... but idk.. i will keep yall updated.... and srry if i sound, well dumb witted, or stupid...

ChiChi, you are wonderful to even be concerned about the poor dog! Not many people would give this much thought for a dog that's not even theirs. Yes,maybe someone in the neighborhood can take him. I'm just mainly thinking of the energy level of a Brittany and how much work they require to train and keep happy and entertained. Good luck and keep us updated!

doberkim · 04-06-2005, 08:00 PM

the achilles tendon in a dog is the common calcaneon tendon - its made up of no less than 5 muscles and their respective tendons.

if you "clip" it, or break it in any way, the dog is lame. many dogs cannot extend their legs, others cannot bear weight on it (depends on how deep it is broken).

we just repaired one of these today (Accidentally ruptured). the dog has to wear an external fixator for weeks.

Crossfire Bulldogs · 04-06-2005, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiChi

yea totally agreed...... maybe they can find a home in this neighborhood..... but that one Man i mentioned, said he could help w/ clicker training, so there is always that too.... but idk.. i will keep yall updated.... and srry if i sound, well dumb witted, or stupid...

No even close Chi Chi....never think you sound that way as it couldn't be further from the truth!

flyndog · 04-06-2005, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Carrie

Gee wiz! That sounds awful. Why not just shoot the dog? There's no excuse for not training this dog. I agree that it should be re-homed if they don't have time to work with him.

Ditto, but I have a stronger word than gee whiz!

sunny98 · 04-06-2005, 10:05 PM

Ok I feel very sorry for the dog! The poor thing isn't getting what he needs, which is training! I hope they get him into a training class or rehome him. How aweful it would be if the dog got hit by a car.

I am glad that vets no longer do that procedure. How horrible to even think about let alone plan on doing!

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doberkim doberslave Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 830 Rep Power: 104	the achilles tendon in a dog is the common calcaneon tendon - its made up of no less than 5 muscles and their respective tendons. if you "clip" it, or break it in any way, the dog is lame. many dogs cannot extend their legs, others cannot bear weight on it (depends on how deep it is broken). we just repaired one of these today (Accidentally ruptured). the dog has to wear an external fixator for weeks.
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sunny98 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mt Vernon Wa Posts: 822 Rep Power: 99	Ok I feel very sorry for the dog! The poor thing isn't getting what he needs, which is training! I hope they get him into a training class or rehome him. How aweful it would be if the dog got hit by a car. I am glad that vets no longer do that procedure. How horrible to even think about let alone plan on doing!
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