Can you say a little more about this? I watched the clip so long ago I can't remember if there was something said about horses and it's too painful to watch again. I have trained horses and what was said in the comments section about socialization is true for horses too. If I am training ponies for little kids to ride I do a lot of socialization in different environments as well as lunging the ponies with plastic bags attached to the saddle so they get used to lotsa noise and things flapping around on the saddle behind them. Kids don't think....and the first time they decide to pull off their jacket while riding can be the first time they end up in the dirt. I think of rotweilers and guard dogs the same way I think about expensive TBs - they are trained to do one thing and with all the training involved they become very pricey animals. But if you take them out for a simple hack on country roads they are dangerous, because they are as freaked out as that rottie was.
Every single caring equestrian is willing to help such a cute foal when possible. It's almost like a spoken rule of equestrianism. :) horse people are amazing
The horse community tends to be fairly tight knit in a region, especially in rural areas. I know in the US there are specific groups and events that everyone goes to, even people who are entire states away know each other. My friend had her mare and foal stolen a few years back and they were found because someone the next state over recognized them Unfortunately for the thief, in Kansas when you steal a horse not only do you automatically get a felony, but any trailer, car, truck or equipment used to steal the horses have to be forfeit. You also get a year and a half in jail and a $100,000 fine
Digby is a prime example of why socialisation and de-sensitisation training and exposure is key when you get a puppy/young dog. It doesn’t matter how much you show them love or how kind you are, if you don’t expose them to everything in the environment around them as young as possible, what you end up with is a dog like digby, a dog that has anxiety around other dogs and people that has developed into fearful aggression that is so bad he has to be muzzled in public so he can’t bite anyone when he lashes out. So remember when you bring a new fur baby into your family, SOCIALISATION and DE=SENSITISATION is KEY to a HAPPY and WELL BALANCED dog.
You literally have NO IDEA what training he had as a pup. You ARE making a snap judgement call with no history, no true facts. As Chris said at the end, you look after your dog and he'll look after Digby. For all you know Digby is "protecting" his family from strangers.
@@Pollywaffle777 Wow. You are a jerk. They did NOT give anyone dirty looks for looking at their dog. They will protect Digby as he tries to protect his family. This mum and daughter handled everything very well. The shame is on you not they!
Some dogs are just aggressive. You can train them to a degree to obey you, but at the end of the day they are still going to be aggressive. I spent a lot of money training my dog, taking her to a German shepherd specialist whos been doing it for over a decade, and she is still aggressive. It was explained to us that she genetically is and that it couldn't be trained out of her, but we can make sure she obeys us, to a degree. She's muzzled around strangers and when we go out because she can and will bite and attack. She is bred from retired K9 units, so she it literally genetically like that. She is the biggest sweetheart once she gets comfortable with someone though, just takes time for her to trust someone enough. She was socialized and taken out, literally everywhere, as a pup.
To the commenters defending Digby’s owners: Let’s not worry so much about the specifics (or lack of specifics) of Digby’s story, then - Ladypei’s points absolutely still stand. Socialization & desensitization are paramount for any young dog. Even the best genetics in the world would be hard pressed to succeed in the face of lacking the above. And then, yes, genetics may make it so that some dogs need that and much more. But the point is that you owe this to your dog. And you FAIL IT every day you shirk that duty. Yes. You fail your dog by not doing this.
The only major injury I've sustained as my years as a vet nurse was a bite from a rottie. Do I blame the dog? No, even as my face was bleeding I was asking if the dog was okay and checking on him. He was an old boy that was painful because of aggressive bone cancer. I believe no dog is inherently evil. It's either in training, or lack of training. It's always circumstantial, in my opinion.
Aw poor dog, sometimes crazy pain causes aggression..it happens in humans as well (I know I’m irritable at least when something hurts). Circumstantial is very correct, I hope you and the dog weren’t hurt too much by that incident
@@testerwulf3357 I had a few stitches in my chin for 3 days and then I was fine. Poor pup ended being sick and needing to be put down, but I never reported the dogs or owners for the bite. :)
@Sarah Ayers In the US (if that's where you live) if a dog bites you at the vet or grooming the dog does not get into much trouble as the vet and groomers are stressful places for dogs, so most of the time it is not a strike against the dog. Unless the dog doesn't have its rabies vaccine. I say this as someone who has been bitten in the face while working as a grooming assistant and someone who's hand was bitten while working as a vet assistant. Neither dog got in trouble but to get antibiotics/worker's comp I had to fill out the report form.
@@EnlightenMothman the dog didn’t have a current rabies, so I should’ve reported it legally. I chose not to report it as it was sick and near end of life. I didn’t want his last days to be in quarantine away from his family.
@@cathyheiney2667 it was sad in the sense that Digby was obviously stressed. It was funny in that my nieces used to do the same playing peekaboo as babies
I recently saw a similar in the Netherlands (I think) Freisian lost her foal, the day before a Thoroughbred mare died in birth. A plan was made. They introduced them and it was love at first sight. Both happy and healthy.
Boris is adorable, and his owner/guardian is amazing for all she's done for him. I do feel sorry for Digby. I've had two male Rotties (at the same time). One weighed 120 pounds, the other weighed 110. Both went through behavioral training when they were young. One vet told me I had the most well-behaved Rottie he'd ever treated. I can't begin to imagine the level of anxiety that poor dog must be constantly going through whenever he goes out. Despite his years, I hope the family can find a way to socialize him so that everyone is happy.
The owners clearly coddle and spoil him - and they even seem to be afraid of him - and there's no sign they've ever taken him to a behaviour specialist for treatment. They think they love him, but they really don't because they're not doing what's best for him.
I think that family has no plans to try to socialize Digby; he will always have to wear a muzzle and have all that fear just because his humans didn't do their job and get proper training and socialization for him. Poor Digby.
@@amieelopez2780 I live in a pretty large city, and NONE of the pet shops here cater to large animals, just cats, dogs, birds, and fish. You have to go outside the area to find anything to do with farm animals... They are out in the country, with a limited amount of time...I don't know what resources are readily available there, but it wouldn't have really solved the question of how to teach him to be a horse... a foster mare is ALWAYS a better choice if one can be found that will accept him... Besides, he was already in danger because he'd been overnight without a drink.
@@amieelopez2780 if you were talking about the first lady, they could get milk but the foal would need care around the clock. The mother horse teaches the baby everything, how to be a horse, something that a human couldn't do for the foal.
The smartest thing he did was to not make eye contact. We need to all remember that. Never, ever, ever make eye contact with a predator. They interpret that as aggression.
That was so sweet that mare taking in that foal. It made my eyes water because horses know when something is wrong with their foals and they don’t always take in other foals but that mare was so sweet.
Oh man, I feel so much for Digby. I know how it feels to be scared of and lash out at people trying to help you. I'm glad Scott undertook the challenge of helping him.
What a gorgeous mare for loving the little foal. And the owner of the mare is such a good person for helping out. They look so cute together, what a sweet little foal.
Doctor Scott is a total hero with how patient he is with dogs and cats that are aggressive and out of control. Bravo! I was happy that Brulee was able to find a surrogate mom, who totally saved his life and is teaching him how to be a healthy boy. I was so heartbroken for Cleo, but the double dosage is maintaining her health, even if she is not totally cured. She is able to live a normal life, and is back to playing her favorite sport. Thanks Doctor Lisa for giving her family hope.
Cleo is just an exceptional dog. I can see why Kevin & Fiona tried everything to help her. It’s awesome she improved enough to go to fly ball. She obviously loves it & quality of life is everything. What a wonderful dog, owners & vet! 💕
@@leodylina841 Fear biting can be stopped in a very short time, if the dog is handled by someone who actually knows what he is doing. Those two women need to get a goldfish.
@@Gaius__ Considering how much care those need, maybe not a good idea for that either. '^ ^. What they needed was to read up on how to properly train and socialize animals or get a trainer to do it for them if they had the money.
1. I'm glad those two horses were able to come together and give each other what they needed. 2. Digby thanks for treating him and taking the time. This is why it is so important to socialize your dog with people and other dogs when they are puppies. 3. I'm so happy the dog with a cleft palette got it fixed. I love how his one fang sticks out and makes him look tough even though he is a giant love bug. 4. Cleo I'm sorry she got the bad fungal infection. It's a fluke and it sucks. I am really delighted that she is stable with her medication and is able to be a healthy and happy dog. The smiles on all of these pets are worth it.
Dr. Scott is such a wonderful Vet with a beautiful soul. He loves all animals nomatter what & always gives each case 100%! He is so very speacial indeed, even if he doesn't agree that he is 🥰
Digby does have aggression issues but he is a soul that deserves to be treated with love and attention just like you gave him. You are AMAZING and thank you for treating all animals that need your help.
My bulldog Oskar is like Digby. I rescued him. He came from an abusive home. He's a complete sweetheart at home but the vet calls him Hannibal. I've been working with him a lot and he's slowly getting better at the vet. It's wonderful to have a vet willing to work with an aggressive dog. Oskar is just afraid.
I had a Rotty mix about the same size but taller. He had every good experience as a pup from socializing to new adventures and at home he was my funny goofball (as Rotties are). It was like a switch flipped and he became just like that boy. I'm so happy that Dr Scott took the chance and gave this dog the help. Amazing.
@@Gaius__ Respectfully, we literally do not know what Digby's owners have done off-camera to help him. Despite what many "doggo people" like to preach unfortunately aggression absolutely can be genetics related as a result of irresponsible breeding and that kind of aggression is near impossible to just "socialize out" of the dog. Does that mean Digby is a bad dog? Of course not, you can't project human morals on an animal! Unfortunately sometimes dogs are genuinely dangerous due to no major fault of anyone except maybe a bad breeder not vetting the parents' temperaments properly.
Wow this is great watching another mommy accepting another baby . So cute even animals r great accepting. Great vet solving such a difficult task. Thanks doc. God bless all involved in this.
I'm so glad the disease improved enough for Cleo to go back to playing flyball! When the blood test results came back the same, I said "It's not your fault!" out loud when Lisa apologized for it to Fiona and Kevin! Diseases in the brain are always nasty, even the minor ones!
Digby reminds me of a dog I trained. It's always bard to see a dog so scared be so misunderstood. If i was in australia id work through his fear and reactivity because if nothing is done it just worsens his fear and anxiety
Agreed, they were reinforcing the dog being aggressive. A dog trainer should be able to sort this dog out, by cracking down on the aggression. If not, being sentimental about the dog is misplaced. He is a danger to others, both human and dogs apparently. There are plenty of lovely friendly dogs looking for homes. Meanwhile, I hope the vet charged them danger money!
You can’t reinforce fear to be fair. It does need a lot of behavioural intervention, but when a dog is in that state, it’s past the threshold for learning. Fear cannot be reinforced anyways
No such thing as a bad dog. Only bad owners. Those 2 women by there actions reinforce the fact it's ok to act that way. Could you imagine if that dog got loose?
@@malamuteaerospace6333 not true with fear. Fead is a response that is based on the dog. Has nothing to do with the owner then. Before hand they mat of messed up but at that part the doc was acting in fear. Positive reinforcement of good behavior won't change that nor would be reinforcing bad behavior.
Huge respect for SASH for always giving it a try and never giving up! Vets like these make new procedures possible for others ☺️ I bet their motto is "challenge accepted" 😃
$20 for a kiss?? SIGN ME UP In all seriousness this channel is so heartwarming. Seeing the vets genuinely try their best to give those animals the best chance they can get, it's just incredible. Keep it coming vets! ❤
I love how Dr Lisa talks to the dog about what she’s doing. I believe animals understand much more than we think they do. Plus having that calming tone when they’re in a strange place is probably very comforting.
I feel horrible for Digby it's genuinely not his fault. It's his owners fault, if things make you angry than you should have been a good owner to begin with. Take care of your animals like you would children. They need to be taught. Not just thrown into the world
Yeah it wasn't his fault, it was just the irresponsibility of his owners. I hope Dr.Scott off camera said do not reward him for doing something like trying to bite the vet, or trying to rip the vets face off.
Boris's story reminds me of Chou Chou the cat from The Kitten Lady... I love how cleft pallets are not always a death sentence for animals nowadays, but it is always immensely sad to see animals born with such deadly deformities and put down before it can be treated. If it can be treated they deserve a chance!
I had a pure bred rhottie when i was just a baby, and she was just the most lovable dog i could ever remember! I wanna get one eventually in the future and prove that not all big dogs are aggressive!!
The Rottweiler owner needs to stop praising him for his behavior. I've been a dog trainer for years and this is just wrong dog behavior 101! Hes just protecting his loved ones. Scott would have been better off without them in the room. Great job Scott you're an awesome perfect vet!
i think. same thing every time i see that case. they’ve GOT to stop trying to soothe him out of his aggression. they’re only reinforcing his behavior, telling him he’s doing the right thing, + encouraging him to do it more. i’m surprised Scott didn’t realize//know this.
@@lucyslifewithpets175 no they didn’t. that’s the opposite of what they did. they constantly gave him attention, praise, + pets the moment he started getting aggressive. + they did it _every_ time his behavior escalated. if you think they praised him only once he stopped i’d encourage you to rewatch it. that’s just not reality.
I love how grateful Digbys owners were. They know of the issues with their dog and make sure it’s safe to take him out in the world but they still knew it’s a big ask for a vet to treat a dog like him. But they say he’s sweet at home and you could see that he was willing to let his guard down with the vet as well. A downright evil or aggressive dog wouldn’t have done that. I’m glad they took so much time with him and were able to help him
Digby reminds me of my girl Ruby, she was so loving and amazing with people she knew. But sadly was petrified of strangers and small dogs. We socialised her and did everything we could but she was just always scared. She died 2 years ago I miss her every day.
My family St. Bernard passed away two weeks ago after 8 months of struggling with the same fungal infection and we were and still are devastated. Unfortunately our boy didn't respond to any form of treatment and he just ended up being in a lot of pain. I'm so happy for this family that their pup is responding well and able to keep doing what they love!!
My favorite veterinarian was Deira Hall in Sandlake Michigan. She passed away recently from cancer. She saved two of our dogs and been through a couple of very sad episodes. She was beyond gentle and loving. I will miss her immensely. My new vet is cold and aloof. I love all of Bondi's doctors. And nurses!
It's 2:30 in the morning and I'm sitting here just crying my eyes out watching this! Absolutely amazing! I think it's one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen! The love and bond between Bruleé and his new mom is so beautiful! And the fact that these horse owners are willing to do this for each other and loan out their horses for the well-being of other horses is just a testament to the love that we have for the horses as well!
It’s incredible to watch these guys work. They have such love and patience for the animal. They an be feeding a baby kangaroo who has lost his mom, or treating a cranky Tasmanian devil, they are gentle and kind, never hurried and the animals respond positively.. I often watch puppies with cleft lip and cleft palate who are saved from certain death by knowledgeable, committed people.
This video has changed my entire view on aggressive dogs. I remember being told that it’s about safety of humans. While this is true, I now know that seeing this aggression is potentially a small side of the normal behaviour of these dogs. If we break this down step by step. We start to think more about triggers and how to manage it. In Digbys case, we see that it’s foreign contact and uncomfortable environments so we know the root cause. This can be applied to other dogs and hopefully something can be done to help improve the aggression of these animals. I think this is honestly the first time that I almost fell to tears after hearing that this animal, despite its aggression, had been told he should be put down. That makes me feel really guilty and I hope others can be transformed in the way I have been. Dogs are man’s best friend. The definition of being a friend is to be there through the toughest times regardless of what is thrown at you. I think this is a prime example of where dogs just really need that friend to get them through. Sending prayers for Digby and hoping that he can be helped to change.
Digby reminds me of my relatively recently adopted cat. She is a rescue who has spent the early stages of her life in the street, so she hasn't been properly socialized. Difference is I adopted her as an adult cat and she doesn't trust me yet, so taking her to see a vet is actually quite the issue because she gets aggressive out of fear of people and defends herself with all her might. I've recently had to take her to get checked because she was not eating normally. Vets had to sedate her and they told me she was very hard to sedate, they told me they thought she was down once and she jumped up like Digby did so they had to give her more sedatives. They found out what was the issue and we might have to have her teeth removed, but she's actually healthy otherwise. I've also made some progress trying to befriend her, I think I might actually get her to trust me fully in the future :)
I really wish there was a bit more of an update on some of these cases like Digby & how he along with some of the other pets are getting on 6 months to a year down the road. 🙂
Thank you Scott for understanding that most aggressive dogs are just scared. He was not socialized as a puppy and this is the result. I’m and so thankful Scott understands thank you you are a hero Scott!!
Thank you for treating Digby. From a person whose first dog was a Rotty and next three dogs have been Akita. The last Akita is terrified of most kids. She will bark at them sometimes. Will turn and go the other way. She has been trained and in dog daycare since a pup.
As a teenager, we had a Rottie. We also fostered Rotties. I was a very active part of their training and rehabilitation. It was a lot of fun for me. All of them were successfully adopted by families. Our Rottie was 3 time obedience champion in our province. Good girl, but didn't like any men outside of our family. Not super aggressive, just hackles up and growly. Never snapped, but we were careful. Not sure why she started, but it was only 2 years before she passed away from cancer of the brain, so it was just 2 years that we had to be a little more cautious. Miss my Rottie. 💔
If we put Aggressive/misunderstood humans down like we do dogs, then the world would be short a few million humans. its our job to understand their behavior, aggression in dogs in shown more when there scared/anxious or confused as to what is happening around them. also i don't think it is right for people to judge others pets without knowing the circumstances of the dogs upbringing. Animals have emotions too.
I feel bad for Rottweilers and those kind of dogs. Specifically bred for aggression in the past but now that that is no longer necessary those instincts and genes come back to bite them.
Try not to judge an agressive dog when it's about to bite your child. I was almost bitten by a dog when I was a child and my parents didn't care about the dog's emotions at all. They only cared about the fact that it almost bit my face off and potentionaly could kill me.
@@phoenixflamegames1 Rottweilers weren't bred for aggression, they herded animals or pulled carts. This dog isn't an aggressive dog it's a fearful dog, same outcome but different emotions. Them petting it while being like this is unfortunately telling him its good behavior, it should be a firm no and then praise if he stops, but its been so long he would need this reinforcing quite alot. I ain't a dog trainer but have always had dogs and learnt if any of my dogs displayed behaviour I didn't want. My Staffie used to attack any dog that bounced up to her, not anymore but I do keep her close with puppies as they are almost always bouncy. It's knowing your dog and being willing to give your dog It's best life and you to because of this.
I have dogs just like Digby. She is just as big in size with an even bigger heart. One may say that desensitization and training always make the difference. Well, after many trainers, schools, techniques, just to begin with, she just ended up being a fearful dog. Great with us at home and immediate family, terrified and aggressive outside of that safety zone. So, we decided to stop terrifying her with all those tries once a specialist said-it’s just the way she’s wired and don’t listen to anyone else whom think they have the answer or an opinion. So that’s what we did. She has one vet that after years, although she wears a mouth guard she finally doesn’t snap and lunge. Dr Lewis is just like Scott. They are animal lovers and too humble to bask in the “thankyous”. Well, we’re forever grateful to non-judgmental Vets and their staff as well as other humans who either understand or just simply do not judge. Just one of the many reasons I enjoy these episodes!
I have a neighbor that has an exact copy of the aggressive dog but its a girl and she is exactly the opposite of this dog. She is sooo happy to se kids and humans over all and is so big so she knock me over when she sees me 😂❤
We need more Vets like these guys that care enough to do their best to help owners with difficult situations. Many just see pets/people as just another $$ same with people. It’s hard enough to deal with our own health issues but as far as pets it’s harder because they can’t tell us what’s wrong or how much pain. My family lost our family dog do to being loaded with Cancer that had spread through out his body :( next day after diagnosis he had to be euthanized and was so hard because he was only 8 yrs old and even with all the cancer he still played and acted like his normal self.
My first dog was like this, a rescue staffie. it was horrendous no vets wanted to touch him. But with me he was adorable and so loving it was heartbreaking to see how his behaviour switched
You can see how much digby loved his owners he didnt once try agro at them And maybe he was trying to protect them but atleast they met scott and he never gave up on him😊
We have had 3 rottweilers and they have all been lovers, but our Male Rot did get aggressive. They all had to be the ones to accept others, then they were friends for life.
I have a dog identical to this dog. I know how these two feel. My girl is very protective of my grandkids and is so respectful of them. She has never been abused, but is a rescue I've had since 5 weeks of age. Great job to Scott for taking the time to spend letting the dog relax. My vet is very much the same
Absolutely fantastic that you treated Digby! You knew not to have eye contact and took so much time with him. I’m so glad that he only had a lymphoma and not cancer! I lost my first Rottie, my child replacement, to oestescarcoma which totally broke my heart ❤️. Also I couldn’t raise the money for treatment which they told me possibly would not work as it was so far along.
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see, if digby was a small dog being aggressive, people wouldn't say "put him down." they would just praise the dog for being "adorable," but since he's a rottie, hes unfortunately stereotyped the way he is and so people then say to put him down because he's "dangerous" it just makes me sick how hypocritical people are with dog breeds. regardless ALL dog breeds deserve attention and training to prevent ALL types of aggression.
I agree. I've met far more aggressive small dogs then big dogs. Those big rotties might be aggressive, but their owners generally take it seriously and keep them under control. They make the news when they do hurt someone, but it's infrequent and they're almost immediately euthanized so it rarely reoccurs. Conversely, small aggressive dogs often bite dozens of people and get away with it. Until the day they go for a kids face, which is perfectly in line with them, and kids are noisy things that don't recognize the signs of an aggressive dog. Then the small dog makes the news and only then does the owner take their 'adorable' dog seriously.
I mean, it’s not a reason to put him down, but stereotypes exist for a reason. Rottweilers have a past of being aggressive dogs and that is not something that is easily changed. Besides, if a small dog is being aggressive and attacking it is easier to pull that dog off you but with a strong Rottweiler you might not be able to. Be more cautious of big dogs sure but don’t treat them more horribly or not at all if they are being aggressive. It’s not their fault they were literally bred for that.
@@phoenixflamegames1 i understand that, however, if this particular rottwieler was socialized he would have been perfectly fine. he's just anxious, he doesn't want to be mean but he's anxious about being outside since he wasnt socialized properly. my relatives used to own a rottie and he was sweet as can be, since he was trained properly. all it takes is some care and training and the dog will not be aggressive, for the most part. it all depends on the background of the dog as well because if the dog was abused it may be more difficult.
Unfortunately, there is a difference between the damage an aggressive small dog can cause versus just as aggressive big dog. As with people - genetics does have a part to play, not just training... As does the way dog sees the owners. This dog sees the two women as someone he needs to protect, not people who protect him... For a nervous dog... That is not a good place to be in his mind, really.
Honestly I love that Scott was so willing to treat digbee dogs are not always aggressive just for a reason there’s always a Dipset reason for the aggression and in this case Digby has severe social anxiety he’s terrified of people he doesn’t know and situation’s that he’s not comfortable and my mom has a dog who has a very similar fear but she may not react as aggressively as Digby does but she does bark and lunch people need to understand that dogs are not aggressive just because there’s always a reason for the aggression and most of the time that a reason is fear dogs who are fearfully aggressive are only aggressive trying to protect themselves because they are terrified
I think that’s so awesome that horse owners are willing to loan their horses out for cases like Brûlée
Can you say a little more about this? I watched the clip so long ago I can't remember if there was something said about horses and it's too painful to watch again. I have trained horses and what was said in the comments section about socialization is true for horses too. If I am training ponies for little kids to ride I do a lot of socialization in different environments as well as lunging the ponies with plastic bags attached to the saddle so they get used to lotsa noise and things flapping around on the saddle behind them. Kids don't think....and the first time they decide to pull off their jacket while riding can be the first time they end up in the dirt. I think of rotweilers and guard dogs the same way I think about expensive TBs - they are trained to do one thing and with all the training involved they become very pricey animals. But if you take them out for a simple hack on country roads they are dangerous, because they are as freaked out as that rottie was.
@@katestevens86 it’s really not painful, it has a happy ending.
I live in a horsey town & horse owners help each other. Folk put notices up on Facebook 4 surrogates thankfully it doesn’t happen very often
Every single caring equestrian is willing to help such a cute foal when possible. It's almost like a spoken rule of equestrianism. :) horse people are amazing
The horse community tends to be fairly tight knit in a region, especially in rural areas. I know in the US there are specific groups and events that everyone goes to, even people who are entire states away know each other. My friend had her mare and foal stolen a few years back and they were found because someone the next state over recognized them
Unfortunately for the thief, in Kansas when you steal a horse not only do you automatically get a felony, but any trailer, car, truck or equipment used to steal the horses have to be forfeit. You also get a year and a half in jail and a $100,000 fine
Digby is a prime example of why socialisation and de-sensitisation training and exposure is key when you get a puppy/young dog. It doesn’t matter how much you show them love or how kind you are, if you don’t expose them to everything in the environment around them as young as possible, what you end up with is a dog like digby, a dog that has anxiety around other dogs and people that has developed into fearful aggression that is so bad he has to be muzzled in public so he can’t bite anyone when he lashes out.
So remember when you bring a new fur baby into your family, SOCIALISATION and DE=SENSITISATION is KEY to a HAPPY and WELL BALANCED dog.
Agreed, but some dogs are genetically aggressive or reactive. You can improve it but never fully fix it. So this is a case by case basis.
You literally have NO IDEA what training he had as a pup. You ARE making a snap judgement call with no history, no true facts. As Chris said at the end, you look after your dog and he'll look after Digby. For all you know Digby is "protecting" his family from strangers.
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Wow. You are a jerk. They did NOT give anyone dirty looks for looking at their dog. They will protect Digby as he tries to protect his family.
This mum and daughter handled everything very well.
The shame is on you not they!
Some dogs are just aggressive. You can train them to a degree to obey you, but at the end of the day they are still going to be aggressive. I spent a lot of money training my dog, taking her to a German shepherd specialist whos been doing it for over a decade, and she is still aggressive. It was explained to us that she genetically is and that it couldn't be trained out of her, but we can make sure she obeys us, to a degree. She's muzzled around strangers and when we go out because she can and will bite and attack. She is bred from retired K9 units, so she it literally genetically like that. She is the biggest sweetheart once she gets comfortable with someone though, just takes time for her to trust someone enough. She was socialized and taken out, literally everywhere, as a pup.
To the commenters defending Digby’s owners: Let’s not worry so much about the specifics (or lack of specifics) of Digby’s story, then - Ladypei’s points absolutely still stand. Socialization & desensitization are paramount for any young dog. Even the best genetics in the world would be hard pressed to succeed in the face of lacking the above. And then, yes, genetics may make it so that some dogs need that and much more.
But the point is that you owe this to your dog. And you FAIL IT every day you shirk that duty. Yes. You fail your dog by not doing this.
The only major injury I've sustained as my years as a vet nurse was a bite from a rottie. Do I blame the dog? No, even as my face was bleeding I was asking if the dog was okay and checking on him. He was an old boy that was painful because of aggressive bone cancer. I believe no dog is inherently evil. It's either in training, or lack of training. It's always circumstantial, in my opinion.
Aw poor dog, sometimes crazy pain causes aggression..it happens in humans as well (I know I’m irritable at least when something hurts).
Circumstantial is very correct, I hope you and the dog weren’t hurt too much by that incident
@@testerwulf3357 I had a few stitches in my chin for 3 days and then I was fine. Poor pup ended being sick and needing to be put down, but I never reported the dogs or owners for the bite. :)
@Sarah Ayers In the US (if that's where you live) if a dog bites you at the vet or grooming the dog does not get into much trouble as the vet and groomers are stressful places for dogs, so most of the time it is not a strike against the dog. Unless the dog doesn't have its rabies vaccine. I say this as someone who has been bitten in the face while working as a grooming assistant and someone who's hand was bitten while working as a vet assistant. Neither dog got in trouble but to get antibiotics/worker's comp I had to fill out the report form.
@@EnlightenMothman the dog didn’t have a current rabies, so I should’ve reported it legally. I chose not to report it as it was sick and near end of life. I didn’t want his last days to be in quarantine away from his family.
@@deltadawn916 That's valid, especially because it didn't have a current rabies. I got lucky and both dogs that bit me were up to date.
I love how he handled Digby. Like seriously, you could see the pain in him and him tossing the cloth away was funny-
Just burst out laughing at that. Like he woke up enough to say "who goes there?!"
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I don't find it "funny" at all!😮 That poor puppy...my heart goes out to him. He doesn't understand what is happening to him even.
@@cathyheiney2667 it was sad in the sense that Digby was obviously stressed. It was funny in that my nieces used to do the same playing peekaboo as babies
Brûlée is the most beautiful foal. His story breaks my heart. I can’t imagine only being three days old and having lost my mum 💔
I recently saw a similar in the Netherlands (I think) Freisian lost her foal, the day before a Thoroughbred mare died in birth. A plan was made. They introduced them and it was love at first sight. Both happy and healthy.
@@ninaappelt9001 that’s nice 🙂
@@animal_lover80 I cried.
@@ninaappelt9001 I understand why 😭
@@ninaappelt9001 i've seen that too! they are so precious together
Boris is adorable, and his owner/guardian is amazing for all she's done for him.
I do feel sorry for Digby. I've had two male Rotties (at the same time). One weighed 120 pounds, the other weighed 110. Both went through behavioral training when they were young. One vet told me I had the most well-behaved Rottie he'd ever treated. I can't begin to imagine the level of anxiety that poor dog must be constantly going through whenever he goes out. Despite his years, I hope the family can find a way to socialize him so that everyone is happy.
I feel bad ☹️ for all of them
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The owners clearly coddle and spoil him - and they even seem to be afraid of him - and there's no sign they've ever taken him to a behaviour specialist for treatment. They think they love him, but they really don't because they're not doing what's best for him.
I think that family has no plans to try to socialize Digby; he will always have to wear a muzzle and have all that fear just because his humans didn't do their job and get proper training and socialization for him. Poor Digby.
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I got so emotional with Cleo's story. How everyone showed up to that competition to support her and her owners.
l wonder why the lady in the horse farm didn't give baby horse a big bottle of milk from pet shop they sell horses milk
well I was just wondering
@@amieelopez2780 I live in a pretty large city, and NONE of the pet shops here cater to large animals, just cats, dogs, birds, and fish. You have to go outside the area to find anything to do with farm animals... They are out in the country, with a limited amount of time...I don't know what resources are readily available there, but it wouldn't have really solved the question of how to teach him to be a horse... a foster mare is ALWAYS a better choice if one can be found that will accept him... Besides, he was already in danger because he'd been overnight without a drink.
me too. I was tearing up
@@amieelopez2780 if you were talking about the first lady, they could get milk but the foal would need care around the clock. The mother horse teaches the baby everything, how to be a horse, something that a human couldn't do for the foal.
Dr. Scott: A lot of your viewers do think you are special! You love all animals regardless of the circumstances. Bravo to you, sir!
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I love this story about Zaggi and Brullee!!!
All these stories r great but there r never any failures.. is that possible?it doesnt seempossible
@pookie bear he’s one of my fave vets on this show !
@@michelleflood7225 I am 70 and I think he is gorgeous! LOL I wonder how tall he is; maybe he's 6'5" or 6'6"?
The smartest thing he did was to not make eye contact. We need to all remember that. Never, ever, ever make eye contact with a predator. They interpret that as aggression.
Good to know😊
@Asherah He wasn’t talking about bears or whatever. In case you have forgotten, dogs are also predators. You are more than welcome to test the idea.
@Asherah it’s actually incredibly true… you don’t make eye contact a dog who’s being aggressive. It’s rule 1
Honestly regardless of whether it's true or not, people need to learn to respect others. It's so much better to just be nice.
You’re Sooo Right @amy larson . Pay no mind to ashirah (?) She’s a rude dolt!
That was so sweet that mare taking in that foal. It made my eyes water because horses know when something is wrong with their foals and they don’t always take in other foals but that mare was so sweet.
“You’re the perfect vet” oh even I teared up. That’s so sweet!😢
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Oh man, I feel so much for Digby. I know how it feels to be scared of and lash out at people trying to help you. I'm glad Scott undertook the challenge of helping him.
What a gorgeous mare for loving the little foal. And the owner of the mare is such a good person for helping out. They look so cute together, what a sweet little foal.
Doctor Scott is a total hero with how patient he is with dogs and cats that are aggressive and out of control. Bravo! I was happy that Brulee was able to find a surrogate mom, who totally saved his life and is teaching him how to be a healthy boy. I was so heartbroken for Cleo, but the double dosage is maintaining her health, even if she is not totally cured. She is able to live a normal life, and is back to playing her favorite sport. Thanks Doctor Lisa for giving her family hope.
That story about the foal made me smile yes it was sad at first but seeing them together in the end was beautiful and heartwarming
Cleo is just an exceptional dog. I can see why Kevin & Fiona tried everything to help her. It’s awesome she improved enough to go to fly ball. She obviously loves it & quality of life is everything. What a wonderful dog, owners & vet! 💕
Treating Digby was so kind and responsible. Too bad the family didn't get help to socialize him properly.
He’s a fear biter and I had a dog who was socialized behaved just like this so not always about the family and how they raised him 😢
@@leodylina841 Fear biting can be stopped in a very short time, if the dog is handled by someone who actually knows what he is doing. Those two women need to get a goldfish.
@@Gaius__ Considering how much care those need, maybe not a good idea for that either. '^ ^. What they needed was to read up on how to properly train and socialize animals or get a trainer to do it for them if they had the money.
1. I'm glad those two horses were able to come together and give each other what they needed.
2. Digby thanks for treating him and taking the time. This is why it is so important to socialize your dog with people and other dogs when they are puppies.
3. I'm so happy the dog with a cleft palette got it fixed. I love how his one fang sticks out and makes him look tough even though he is a giant love bug.
4. Cleo I'm sorry she got the bad fungal infection. It's a fluke and it sucks. I am really delighted that she is stable with her medication and is able to be a healthy and happy dog. The smiles on all of these pets are worth it.
Dr. Scott is such a wonderful Vet with a beautiful soul. He loves all animals nomatter what & always gives each case 100%! He is so very speacial indeed, even if he doesn't agree that he is 🥰
Humility is part of his charm as well as his kindness, insight and skill.
@@antoinettenovella1630 Love him and Dr Jeff !!!
Digby does have aggression issues but he is a soul that deserves to be treated with love and attention just like you gave him. You are AMAZING and thank you for treating all animals that need your help.
My bulldog Oskar is like Digby. I rescued him. He came from an abusive home. He's a complete sweetheart at home but the vet calls him Hannibal. I've been working with him a lot and he's slowly getting better at the vet. It's wonderful to have a vet willing to work with an aggressive dog. Oskar is just afraid.
The little baby foal was doing a little happy dance while he was suckling and that's literally the cutest thing I've ever seen
God Bless you Scott for helping animals that others won't help. ❤
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What an amazing mare to take these little one on like her own!
I had a Rotty mix about the same size but taller. He had every good experience as a pup from socializing to new adventures and at home he was my funny goofball (as Rotties are). It was like a switch flipped and he became just like that boy. I'm so happy that Dr Scott took the chance and gave this dog the help. Amazing.
I hope you were smarter than those two geniuses, and took him to someone who actually knows what he is doing.
@@Gaius__ Respectfully, we literally do not know what Digby's owners have done off-camera to help him. Despite what many "doggo people" like to preach unfortunately aggression absolutely can be genetics related as a result of irresponsible breeding and that kind of aggression is near impossible to just "socialize out" of the dog. Does that mean Digby is a bad dog? Of course not, you can't project human morals on an animal! Unfortunately sometimes dogs are genuinely dangerous due to no major fault of anyone except maybe a bad breeder not vetting the parents' temperaments properly.
Wow this is great watching another mommy accepting another baby . So cute even animals r great accepting. Great vet solving such a difficult task. Thanks doc. God bless all involved in this.
I'm so glad the disease improved enough for Cleo to go back to playing flyball! When the blood test results came back the same, I said "It's not your fault!" out loud when Lisa apologized for it to Fiona and Kevin! Diseases in the brain are always nasty, even the minor ones!
Way to go Lisa ,watching Cleo compete gives hope .You are A number One!!!You teach us never give up.🥇
Digby reminds me of a dog I trained. It's always bard to see a dog so scared be so misunderstood. If i was in australia id work through his fear and reactivity because if nothing is done it just worsens his fear and anxiety
Yes, Amy... yelling "DIGBY NO" every few seconds but then petting the dog to reinforce the behaviour is very smart.
This. Very horrible owner practices. I was just shaking my head.
Agreed, they were reinforcing the dog being aggressive. A dog trainer should be able to sort this dog out, by cracking down on the aggression. If not, being sentimental about the dog is misplaced. He is a danger to others, both human and dogs apparently. There are plenty of lovely friendly dogs looking for homes. Meanwhile, I hope the vet charged them danger money!
You can’t reinforce fear to be fair. It does need a lot of behavioural intervention, but when a dog is in that state, it’s past the threshold for learning. Fear cannot be reinforced anyways
No such thing as a bad dog.
Only bad owners.
Those 2 women by there actions reinforce the fact it's ok to act that way.
Could you imagine if that dog got loose?
@@malamuteaerospace6333 not true with fear. Fead is a response that is based on the dog. Has nothing to do with the owner then.
Before hand they mat of messed up but at that part the doc was acting in fear. Positive reinforcement of good behavior won't change that nor would be reinforcing bad behavior.
Huge respect for SASH for always giving it a try and never giving up! Vets like these make new procedures possible for others ☺️
I bet their motto is "challenge accepted" 😃
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In all seriousness this channel is so heartwarming. Seeing the vets genuinely try their best to give those animals the best chance they can get, it's just incredible. Keep it coming vets! ❤
Sign me up too. He is cute.
Holy cow, Boris. I can't even. What an incredible boy 😭
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Beautiful story about the horses. Magnificent animals. Thank you to all for helping these two lovely horses.
I literally started crying when the little foal started nursing off the Foster Mom. It was Amazing!😂❤
I love how Dr Lisa talks to the dog about what she’s doing. I believe animals understand much more than we think they do. Plus having that calming tone when they’re in a strange place is probably very comforting.
Surprised not a lot talked about Boris. My heart is for that little guy so brave.!!!
I feel horrible for Digby it's genuinely not his fault. It's his owners fault, if things make you angry than you should have been a good owner to begin with. Take care of your animals like you would children. They need to be taught. Not just thrown into the world
Yeah it wasn't his fault, it was just the irresponsibility of his owners. I hope Dr.Scott off camera said do not reward him for doing something like trying to bite the vet, or trying to rip the vets face off.
Cutest horse I’ve ever seen, looks so pure and angelic
Dr. Scott’s genuine reaction when Amy said you are perfect was everything ❤️❤️❤️
Sending love and appreciation to these vets! Thank you!
Boris's story reminds me of Chou Chou the cat from The Kitten Lady... I love how cleft pallets are not always a death sentence for animals nowadays, but it is always immensely sad to see animals born with such deadly deformities and put down before it can be treated. If it can be treated they deserve a chance!
I had a pure bred rhottie when i was just a baby, and she was just the most lovable dog i could ever remember! I wanna get one eventually in the future and prove that not all big dogs are aggressive!!
The Rottweiler owner needs to stop praising him for his behavior. I've been a dog trainer for years and this is just wrong dog behavior 101! Hes just protecting his loved ones. Scott would have been better off without them in the room. Great job Scott you're an awesome perfect vet!
So right Gina!!!!!! Wish more people would understand this!
No. They praised him when he stopped barking
This dog was not socialised properly.. the owners were affirming his behaviour throughout
i think. same thing every time i see that case. they’ve GOT to stop trying to soothe him out of his aggression. they’re only reinforcing his behavior, telling him he’s doing the right thing, + encouraging him to do it more. i’m surprised Scott didn’t realize//know this.
@@lucyslifewithpets175 no they didn’t. that’s the opposite of what they did. they constantly gave him attention, praise, + pets the moment he started getting aggressive. + they did it _every_ time his behavior escalated. if you think they praised him only once he stopped i’d encourage you to rewatch it. that’s just not reality.
I love how grateful Digbys owners were. They know of the issues with their dog and make sure it’s safe to take him out in the world but they still knew it’s a big ask for a vet to treat a dog like him. But they say he’s sweet at home and you could see that he was willing to let his guard down with the vet as well. A downright evil or aggressive dog wouldn’t have done that. I’m glad they took so much time with him and were able to help him
Digby reminds me of my girl Ruby, she was so loving and amazing with people she knew. But sadly was petrified of strangers and small dogs. We socialised her and did everything we could but she was just always scared. She died 2 years ago I miss her every day.
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My family St. Bernard passed away two weeks ago after 8 months of struggling with the same fungal infection and we were and still are devastated. Unfortunately our boy didn't respond to any form of treatment and he just ended up being in a lot of pain. I'm so happy for this family that their pup is responding well and able to keep doing what they love!!
We're so sorry for your loss 💔
My favorite veterinarian was Deira Hall in Sandlake Michigan.
She passed away recently from cancer. She saved two of our dogs and been through a couple of very sad episodes. She was beyond gentle and loving. I will miss her immensely. My new vet is cold and aloof.
I love all of Bondi's doctors. And nurses!
U really are great at what you do scott.keep up the great work..admiring from united states!
he is so cute and adorable I hope he gets better 🐴🐎💗
😢I wish you all the best To all the angels😢
I just about burst into tears when Brulee started to suckle 😭
It's 2:30 in the morning and I'm sitting here just crying my eyes out watching this! Absolutely amazing! I think it's one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen! The love and bond between Bruleé and his new mom is so beautiful! And the fact that these horse owners are willing to do this for each other and loan out their horses for the well-being of other horses is just a testament to the love that we have for the horses as well!
Hats off to all those vets out there who will do anything for their patients no matter how dangerous it is 👍👍👍
It’s incredible to watch these guys work. They have such love and patience for the animal. They an be feeding a baby kangaroo who has lost his mom, or treating a cranky Tasmanian devil, they are gentle and kind, never hurried and the animals respond positively..
I often watch puppies with cleft lip and cleft palate who are saved from certain death by knowledgeable, committed people.
Great work Scott you are a perfect vet 💕🐾🐾❤❤❤🐾🐾🐾🐾
This video has changed my entire view on aggressive dogs. I remember being told that it’s about safety of humans. While this is true, I now know that seeing this aggression is potentially a small side of the normal behaviour of these dogs.
If we break this down step by step. We start to think more about triggers and how to manage it. In Digbys case, we see that it’s foreign contact and uncomfortable environments so we know the root cause. This can be applied to other dogs and hopefully something can be done to help improve the aggression of these animals.
I think this is honestly the first time that I almost fell to tears after hearing that this animal, despite its aggression, had been told he should be put down. That makes me feel really guilty and I hope others can be transformed in the way I have been.
Dogs are man’s best friend. The definition of being a friend is to be there through the toughest times regardless of what is thrown at you. I think this is a prime example of where dogs just really need that friend to get them through.
Sending prayers for Digby and hoping that he can be helped to change.
Digby reminds me of my relatively recently adopted cat.
She is a rescue who has spent the early stages of her life in the street, so she hasn't been properly socialized. Difference is I adopted her as an adult cat and she doesn't trust me yet, so taking her to see a vet is actually quite the issue because she gets aggressive out of fear of people and defends herself with all her might.
I've recently had to take her to get checked because she was not eating normally. Vets had to sedate her and they told me she was very hard to sedate, they told me they thought she was down once and she jumped up like Digby did so they had to give her more sedatives.
They found out what was the issue and we might have to have her teeth removed, but she's actually healthy otherwise.
I've also made some progress trying to befriend her, I think I might actually get her to trust me fully in the future :)
BEING A VET IS A GOD GIVEN TALENT.. TO BE ABLE TO OPERATE ON PETS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING...A GODD GIVEN TALENT FOR SURE
I love watching this show all the time
Amazing and wonderful team!!!
I literally want to be a vet when I grow up
Rottweilers are one of the best guardian dogs for a reason 😅
I really wish there was a bit more of an update on some of these cases like Digby & how he along with some of the other pets are getting on 6 months to a year down the road. 🙂
I have a chi mix that is very aggressive to others but is really a sweetheart to me. She has made a couple of friends but it takes time.
Scott is a perfect veterinarian
I had a flyball Champion actually 2 both have been gone for many years now but the both had their FMX. Prayers for your beautiful BC. ❤🙏🏻🙏🏻
The towel toss with Digby! You are heaven sent literally i am at a loss. You are truly the perfect vet. Thank God for you man!!!
Thank you Scott for understanding that most aggressive dogs are just scared. He was not socialized as a puppy and this is the result. I’m and so thankful Scott understands thank you you are a hero Scott!!
Everyone animal deserves a chance. Do you have any pets ❤️
Scott is so amazing
Thank you for treating Digby. From a person whose first dog was a Rotty and next three dogs have been Akita. The last Akita is terrified of most kids. She will bark at them sometimes. Will turn and go the other way. She has been trained and in dog daycare since a pup.
What an amazing Vet 🙏🏼
love this channel, just found it. thanks for all you do.
As a teenager, we had a Rottie. We also fostered Rotties. I was a very active part of their training and rehabilitation. It was a lot of fun for me. All of them were successfully adopted by families.
Our Rottie was 3 time obedience champion in our province. Good girl, but didn't like any men outside of our family. Not super aggressive, just hackles up and growly. Never snapped, but we were careful. Not sure why she started, but it was only 2 years before she passed away from cancer of the brain, so it was just 2 years that we had to be a little more cautious. Miss my Rottie. 💔
If we put Aggressive/misunderstood humans down like we do dogs, then the world would be short a few million humans. its our job to understand their behavior, aggression in dogs in shown more when there scared/anxious or confused as to what is happening around them. also i don't think it is right for people to judge others pets without knowing the circumstances of the dogs upbringing. Animals have emotions too.
Yes exactly!
I feel bad for Rottweilers and those kind of dogs. Specifically bred for aggression in the past but now that that is no longer necessary those instincts and genes come back to bite them.
I agree Donna dogs only show aggression when they are scared and anxious and shouldn’t just be killed for it they should be helped
Try not to judge an agressive dog when it's about to bite your child. I was almost bitten by a dog when I was a child and my parents didn't care about the dog's emotions at all. They only cared about the fact that it almost bit my face off and potentionaly could kill me.
@@phoenixflamegames1 Rottweilers weren't bred for aggression, they herded animals or pulled carts. This dog isn't an aggressive dog it's a fearful dog, same outcome but different emotions. Them petting it while being like this is unfortunately telling him its good behavior, it should be a firm no and then praise if he stops, but its been so long he would need this reinforcing quite alot. I ain't a dog trainer but have always had dogs and learnt if any of my dogs displayed behaviour I didn't want. My Staffie used to attack any dog that bounced up to her, not anymore but I do keep her close with puppies as they are almost always bouncy. It's knowing your dog and being willing to give your dog It's best life and you to because of this.
I have dogs just like Digby. She is just as big in size with an even bigger heart. One may say that desensitization and training always make the difference. Well, after many trainers, schools, techniques, just to begin with, she just ended up being a fearful dog. Great with us at home and immediate family, terrified and aggressive outside of that safety zone. So, we decided to stop terrifying her with all those tries once a specialist said-it’s just the way she’s wired and don’t listen to anyone else whom think they have the answer or an opinion. So that’s what we did. She has one vet that after years, although she wears a mouth guard she finally doesn’t snap and lunge. Dr Lewis is just like Scott. They are animal lovers and too humble to bask in the “thankyous”. Well, we’re forever grateful to non-judgmental Vets and their staff as well as other humans who either understand or just simply do not judge. Just one of the many reasons I enjoy these episodes!
I have seen the story of the little foal and the mare several times; cry each time.
Dr.Chris thank you for never giving up. Congrats super job.🥇
I have a neighbor that has an exact copy of the aggressive dog but its a girl and she is exactly the opposite of this dog. She is sooo happy to se kids and humans over all and is so big so she knock me over when she sees me 😂❤
Thank you very much Dr.Scott for raising funds for Cleo. I hope Cleo is doing well. My love and support to darling cleo
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We need more Vets like these guys that care enough to do their best to help owners with difficult situations. Many just see pets/people as just another $$ same with people. It’s hard enough to deal with our own health issues but as far as pets it’s harder because they can’t tell us what’s wrong or how much pain. My family lost our family dog do to being loaded with Cancer that had spread through out his body :( next day after diagnosis he had to be euthanized and was so hard because he was only 8 yrs old and even with all the cancer he still played and acted like his normal self.
My first dog was like this, a rescue staffie. it was horrendous no vets wanted to touch him. But with me he was adorable and so loving it was heartbreaking to see how his behaviour switched
His behaviour switched because you don't know how to educate him.
Brule` is so very beautiful!
Bless his Mum!
This show is so Incredible, I want to be a vet when I'm older.
Thank you!!!!
Awesome Dr Scott you're an angel ❤
What a sweet boy that little pit bull is and his mommy is an Angel!
You can see how much digby loved his owners he didnt once try agro at them And maybe he was trying to protect them but atleast they met scott and he never gave up on him😊
the owners never disciplined him
yeah i noticed that aswell would have been interesting to see how he is when his owners arnt nearby .
We have had 3 rottweilers and they have all been lovers, but our Male Rot did get aggressive. They all had to be the ones to accept others, then they were friends for life.
She is so right,you are perfect. Congrats for you Scott.🥇
13:30 “i was trying to have a little cry by myself but that’s alright” HAH
As a foster parent to oh so many beautiful creatures, a scared dog, IS NOT an aggressive animal.
These vets are so amazing!
I have a dog identical to this dog. I know how these two feel. My girl is very protective of my grandkids and is so respectful of them. She has never been abused, but is a rescue I've had since 5 weeks of age. Great job to Scott for taking the time to spend letting the dog relax. My vet is very much the same
Absolutely fantastic that you treated Digby! You knew not to have eye contact and took so much time with him. I’m so glad that he only had a lymphoma and not cancer! I lost my first Rottie, my child replacement, to oestescarcoma which totally broke my heart ❤️. Also I couldn’t raise the money for treatment which they told me possibly would not work as it was so far along.
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Yes, you are not only perfect but, perfectly wonderful.
Horses are said to be very intelligent. Even though they cannot speak the language of others, they can remember people who treat them kindly, and once they have established a trusting relationship with them, they will show rich expressions. They are also good at remembering people's faces. Since their eyesight is only 0.6 times better than humans, they use their ears to grasp what is going on around them. Therefore, don't suddenly make loud noises or startle them when they are close to you. Horses have very well-developed ears, as they can hear ultrasonic waves and other sounds that humans cannot. Horses express their emotions by moving their ears. Their field of vision is quite wide, allowing them to see around 350 degrees. Since they are herbivores, their eyes are able to see at a wide angle in order to escape predators. Horses also have a highly developed sense of smell. They can recognize people by their scent, and once they get to know you, they will happily approach you. It is said that horses sleep onl🐴🐎🐴🐎🐴🐴🐎🐴🐎🐎🐴🐴🐎🐴
Which is why they make such amazing therapy animals.
i wanna see all these obnoxious prank channels try it on mounted police...
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I had to laugh when digby jumped out of his sedation hysterical
see, if digby was a small dog being aggressive, people wouldn't say "put him down." they would just praise the dog for being "adorable," but since he's a rottie, hes unfortunately stereotyped the way he is and so people then say to put him down because he's "dangerous" it just makes me sick how hypocritical people are with dog breeds. regardless ALL dog breeds deserve attention and training to prevent ALL types of aggression.
I agree. I've met far more aggressive small dogs then big dogs. Those big rotties might be aggressive, but their owners generally take it seriously and keep them under control. They make the news when they do hurt someone, but it's infrequent and they're almost immediately euthanized so it rarely reoccurs. Conversely, small aggressive dogs often bite dozens of people and get away with it. Until the day they go for a kids face, which is perfectly in line with them, and kids are noisy things that don't recognize the signs of an aggressive dog. Then the small dog makes the news and only then does the owner take their 'adorable' dog seriously.
Yes! Precisely
I mean, it’s not a reason to put him down, but stereotypes exist for a reason. Rottweilers have a past of being aggressive dogs and that is not something that is easily changed. Besides, if a small dog is being aggressive and attacking it is easier to pull that dog off you but with a strong Rottweiler you might not be able to. Be more cautious of big dogs sure but don’t treat them more horribly or not at all if they are being aggressive. It’s not their fault they were literally bred for that.
@@phoenixflamegames1 i understand that, however, if this particular rottwieler was socialized he would have been perfectly fine. he's just anxious, he doesn't want to be mean but he's anxious about being outside since he wasnt socialized properly. my relatives used to own a rottie and he was sweet as can be, since he was trained properly. all it takes is some care and training and the dog will not be aggressive, for the most part. it all depends on the background of the dog as well because if the dog was abused it may be more difficult.
Unfortunately, there is a difference between the damage an aggressive small dog can cause versus just as aggressive big dog. As with people - genetics does have a part to play, not just training... As does the way dog sees the owners. This dog sees the two women as someone he needs to protect, not people who protect him... For a nervous dog... That is not a good place to be in his mind, really.
As soon as she whickered, I knew they were golden.
Honestly I love that Scott was so willing to treat digbee dogs are not always aggressive just for a reason there’s always a Dipset reason for the aggression and in this case Digby has severe social anxiety he’s terrified of people he doesn’t know and situation’s that he’s not comfortable and my mom has a dog who has a very similar fear but she may not react as aggressively as Digby does but she does bark and lunch people need to understand that dogs are not aggressive just because there’s always a reason for the aggression and most of the time that a reason is fear dogs who are fearfully aggressive are only aggressive trying to protect themselves because they are terrified