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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">I seem to be having a bit of a problem with Rocky and Scooter. Rocky is a Dachshund/Rottie mix and Scooter is the Basset Hound. Rocky is about 14 and Scooter is 10. Rocky has been taking some thyroid medication for a low thyroid and I think it is making him a bit more aggressive that usual (he’s always been on the feisty side – except for Scooter he only gets along with dogs who are smaller than he is). When I leave I baby gate them in the den which has a doggie door to a secure fenced yard. Well when I went out yesterday evening Rocky must have attacked Scooter. I was sitting with Scooter when I got home and found a bit of blood (not much and I couldn’t find any real wound of any sort) on her neck. Well now she is afraid to stay in the den with Rocky during the day when I am at work. This morning I literally couldn’t get her off my bed and into the den (even for lunchmeat). She was very, very determined that she wasn’t going in there. I ended up putting up everything I could think of, closing all the doors, putting a sheet over the good couch and leaving for work with them having the run of the den, living room, dining room and kitchen (yes the trash is up on the counter!). I’m going to take Scooter to the vet tomorrow for her annual, so I’ll have her checked out then, and I think I’ll take Rocky in and have his thyroid levels checked, but I’m wondering what to do. Perhaps consult with a behaviorist? Any suggestions would be appreciated.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT COLOR="#000080" FACE="Cambria">Kathryn</FONT>
<BR><FONT COLOR="#000080" FACE="Cambria">Scooter & Rocky & Sandy (ATB)</FONT>
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