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- Training a puppy for AAA/AA-T Jacki Jones
My dog, Jake (lab) and I have been working at various locations,
geriatric, for almost eight years. During the past four months, I'm noticing
periods of inattention, puzzled looks at simple commands. Jake
occasionally has bouts of fatigue and I cut the visits short. Do dogs suffer
from dementia? Should I be retiring my dog? Mari
geriatric, for almost eight years. During the past four months, I'm noticing
periods of inattention, puzzled looks at simple commands. Jake
occasionally has bouts of fatigue and I cut the visits short. Do dogs suffer
from dementia? Should I be retiring my dog? Mari
If Jake is 10 or older, which he most likely is if you been doing
AAA for eight years, he is in his senior years. I would definitely
suggest getting a thorough exam and any lab or blood work your
veterinarian suggests. Remember, second opinions are also a
valuable resource. Dogs can and do get "dementia" which in the
vet community is called "canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome".
There are drugs available to help address this issue, but don't
rule out pain issues either. Dogs simply don't show pain the ways
we expect, if at all. Dogs do, however, appear tired and slow due
to pain. They can appear distracted or simply lethargic. These
are the two things that I thought of when I read about Jake. This
makes that medical exam paramount. Should you retire him?
Mari, find out what's going on first then make the best decision
for his well being.
Annette DesLauriers
AAA for eight years, he is in his senior years. I would definitely
suggest getting a thorough exam and any lab or blood work your
veterinarian suggests. Remember, second opinions are also a
valuable resource. Dogs can and do get "dementia" which in the
vet community is called "canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome".
There are drugs available to help address this issue, but don't
rule out pain issues either. Dogs simply don't show pain the ways
we expect, if at all. Dogs do, however, appear tired and slow due
to pain. They can appear distracted or simply lethargic. These
are the two things that I thought of when I read about Jake. This
makes that medical exam paramount. Should you retire him?
Mari, find out what's going on first then make the best decision
for his well being.
Annette DesLauriers
In responding to Mari's question, we called upon
Annette DesLauriers who has been working with
dogs for over twenty years. She first worked as a
vet tech at a clinic and then at the University of
Minnesota Veterinary Teaching Hospital before
becoming interested in behavior. She has a
Masters of Science in Behavior Analysis.
Annette's work extended to a local humane
society as a Companion Animal Behaviorist, also
then developing their training programs, giving
seminars, and working with the dogs and cats
there.
With top priority being family, Annette's time also
includes her therapy partner, Dasher, a sheltie.
One of her comments about pet therapy...."This is
our third year and the rewards and experiences
are amazing".
Contact Info: anetdes@comcast.net
Annette DesLauriers who has been working with
dogs for over twenty years. She first worked as a
vet tech at a clinic and then at the University of
Minnesota Veterinary Teaching Hospital before
becoming interested in behavior. She has a
Masters of Science in Behavior Analysis.
Annette's work extended to a local humane
society as a Companion Animal Behaviorist, also
then developing their training programs, giving
seminars, and working with the dogs and cats
there.
With top priority being family, Annette's time also
includes her therapy partner, Dasher, a sheltie.
One of her comments about pet therapy...."This is
our third year and the rewards and experiences
are amazing".
Contact Info: anetdes@comcast.net
Dasher