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by Abhay on 12 February 2009 - 16:02

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by Vikram on 12 February 2009 - 17:02

I'm not sure where this topic will go but if this is a serious discussion I feel this is a very good topic. I have had dogs which raised their heckles at the slight instigation or arousal but were not weak nerved.

regards

by Two Moons on 12 February 2009 - 17:02

What breed of dog were these two gentlemen observing?
And was alcohol a factor?

by newbee on 12 February 2009 - 17:02

Raised hackles are caused by a surge of adrenaline, and therefore may be seen when a dog is excited or aggressive. I suppose nervousness would also cause a release of adrenaline.

People in the past have been know to try and increase a horse's chance of winning a race by injecting them with adrenaline - but were given away by the fact that the hair would stand on end around the injection site!

by Abhay on 12 February 2009 - 17:02

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by Vikram on 12 February 2009 - 17:02

Yes My Aggressive Lab raises Heckles more than my GSD who raises none but yet is very dominant

regards

by Two Moons on 12 February 2009 - 17:02

I believe these are personal opinions and every instance would not be the same. I personally think it is not reason for disqualification and different in every individual. Sometimes it could be fear but its also body language and natural.
Maybe a third judge could break the tie.

by Baldursmom on 12 February 2009 - 17:02

I my mind, hackles raised is a sympton of flight or fight response. yes, it is a "natural" phenomena, the dogs is trying to look bigger when faced with a foe, in other words, a symbol of defensive drive rather than play drive. It could be the one trainer does not like dogs working in defense?

In a real situation, you want a dog that can go into defense and beleives he/she can win against that foe. If in training the dog can't be let to really win or goes into flight mode, it is a problem, the dog will run off the field.

by Jenni78 on 12 February 2009 - 17:02

I think the Ring dogs are conditioned to the point where they don't hackle. Doing the same thing over and over again diminishes any adrenaline that may cause hackling. I agree it is nature and needn't be considered under normal circumstances. If you have a dog that hackles over anything and everything, all the time, then you may have a different story. I am guessing where you stand on this, Abhay, but would like to hear it from you.

by Abhay on 12 February 2009 - 17:02

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