Clip the Achilles’ tendon??

[ChiChi]

just wonder if you think this would be creul??? My dad says that his grandad did all the time to his farm dogs.... But the reason i am asking is that i have had to help catch a Brittnay Spaniel yeaster and the day before, he is 10 months and has had no proper training... it is frustrating to because the owner has to little kids and the always leave the gate open, so about every week we get a call, "Hey Chelsey, Roy got out, can you come help?" so my dad last night suggested that they or the vet clip the Achilles’ Tendon, he said that it will slow the dog down and doesnt hurt them, like i said his grandad did it, but i kno times have changed, i at first thought that this was insane! but kno i am getting tired of chasing him down, i mean he is a powerful puppy, and doesnt kno what come means.... so what do you think... everyone is welcome to put advice, but rele if you are a vet or vet in training, i would deff. like your input! well that is all

[Rip's Girl]

I'm not a vet or a vet in training, but I volunteer at a vet's office (and will work there when I turn 16) and I have never heard of or seen this procedure done there. It sounds extremely outdated to me.

Honestly I wouldn't dream of doing that to my dogs. They need to run in order to be happy. jmo.

[theGOOCH]

Sounds extreme to me.

he is 10 months and has had no proper training...

This should be addressed, not surgery

[fireworksinjuly]

Originally Posted by ChiChi

so my dad last night suggested that they or the vet clip the Achilles’ Tendon, he said that it will slow the dog down and doesnt hurt them,l

has your father ever had his injured? Anything goes wrong with that it hurts like crazy. Ivr torn mine in half twice, neither time I could walk the pain hurt so bad. So why would it NOT hurt a dog. Its still a major tendon, it would hurt!

Achilles Greek Warrior- the only Vounerable spot was his Achilles Tendon, where he was held to dip him in the river. Now I know its only Mythology and stuff, but its sort of true- the Achilies tendon is one of the most vounerable spots on a body.

Now I know most of what I said pertains to humans, but I dont see why it wouldnt apply to dogs too. Its the same type of tendon. And dogs feel pain like we do.

If im wrong on this though any one can feel free to Correct me, Im just assuming here by my own experiances.

[Purr]

I have never heard of this procedure. What is it exactly? I know it must be annoying to have to catch someone else's puppy on a weekly basis...why do they keep it, if they don't have time for it?

[Kelly]

I agree with Gooch, the problem should be addressed, surgery isn't the answer for everything.

I have never heard of this, but it sounds painful to clip ANY tendon. *shudders*

[Purr]

I agree with Kelly. He's got a behavior problem, not a medical condition.

[Crossfire Bulldogs]

This is a procedure that was done away with years and years ago, no ethical vet would even consider doing it in this day and age and would tell anyone requesting it the same thing you've all already said.......its not a medical problem its a training problem.

[MadMax1099]

It's a horrible practice that was done away with for a reason----I would adamantly ask you not to do it, if I actually thought you could talk any vet into it, but I doubt you will find one who will ever approve of something so outdated and unnecessary----sorry the pup is giving you trouble, but they grow out of it with age and training, try to just be patient with the little guy

[ChiChi]

Thanks alot... i had never heard of it either! but the family didnt do any reasearch on Brittnay, and they have a 11,4, and 1 year old, the husband wrks all day, so they have been thinning bout giving it away, but yes it is a trianing problem, another man was ther to help out and when my dad sugested that he was like, well it is a behavior problem.... So i am gonna go to his house to talk with him about clicker training Roy, the family already asked if i could come help out with him in this, i was like, get a pro, i would have no clue doing this, so thank god for that guy, now they are not gonna do, but i was just wondering if anyone had ever done it, that was the reason of this whole post, but i do agree wiht you guys, training will be first.. once again thanks for the help!!! i will show the replies to Roys Family!!!

[WingedFoal]

I would encourage them to find a more appropriate home for him, but interview potential new owners to see if they have enough time for him. Another busy household with many young children would of course, not be suitable. It would just be passing the problem on. Maybe they could find someone who has (successfully) owned a Brittany before? A very outdoor-active person, or even a hunter? I've met several Brittany Spaniels and the ones with owners who live in the country with a lot of room to run seem to be the happiest. Brittany spaniels are extremely energetic, and it's obvious the dog's owners didn't do any kind of research on the breed before getting him. You are a great person to help them catch him when he gets out.

[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.

[oc_spirit]

My gosh I would NEVER dream of doing this to a dog!!!! Mind you being a musher everything's about speed, strength, and stable mentality in your dogs but still! Just another's one of man's lazy ways out I guess.

[His masters voice]

Totally barbaric.

Let me get this right, The 2 kids are too lazy to close the gate after them, the owners are too lazy to train the dog, and the dog is now facing surgery which I expect may leave him with a limp because of it. ........ errrr yeah ok, what planet are these people from.

I suppose fastening a spring to the gate, so it closes automatically and the owners teaching the come command is too much trouble.

[ChiChi]

Originally Posted by Carrie

Gee wiz! That sounds awful. Why not just shoot the dog?

that is what my dad said! he got so mad......

Let me get this right, The 2 kids are too lazy to close the gate after them, the owners are too lazy to train the dog, and the dog is now facing surgery which I expect may leave him with a limp because of it. ........ errrr yeah ok, what planet are these people from.

Nooooo... the kids cant be lazy, they are 4 and 1, the older one is barely home, the mom cant do anything because of the littler one. The dad wrks all day, and they are not gonna do surgery! i just said my dad sugested it...... well then again, he is sometimes hotheaded and doesnt kno what he is saying.... but yea