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Hi Bisart Dobes, thanks for your response. I have spoken at length with her breeder but they couldnt help much. Wierd is fine . Anything to get some more answers. VIC. Drought affected but no more than anywhere else. No muscle atrophy. Quite developed muscles and filling out. Has had intermittent lameness in the past. I dont think she is dehydrated. I wonder if it is anything similar to the dogs you are talking about. Have you found any reasons for the change? Thanks for your help.

Thanks for all respones. Good things to think about. I will have her thyroid checked. She is showing no typical symptoms though. She is not at all fearful or distant around familiar people. She is still a very driven, confident dog. Just spooking at people in certain circumstances. Can you explain a little more what you mean. Yes, there is another person who has worked with her 2 or 3 times. He is perhaps a bit rough but has not handled her for about 6 months. What do you mean with the hormones coupled with a good fear period? I would really hope it is more to do with a fear period rather than an illness. Thanks

Interesting, thanks for that. She is showing no signs of ill health but I will look into your ideas further.

Hi, its my first post here but have been reading for months. I have an 18 month old Rottweiler who started showing signs of fear about 2 months ago after her last season. Before this, she was a normal, confident dog that has been extensively socialised since puppyhood and has done alot of training. All of a sudden she has started spooking at things she normally wouldnt. Recently at the vet, she was very nervous and had to be muzzled purely as a caution to be checked over. This is out of character as she has always been easy to handle. She hasnt had any bad experiences with people that would cause this. Has anyone seen this happen to a dog. I am very concerned as I want to do alot with this dog and solid temperament is a priority. I have been thinking maybe fear period or hormonal imbalance but dont know enough about either. I plan to investigate this further with vet but vets dont know everything so wanted to hear others opinions as well to cover all possibilities. Thanks.