Pain Threshold

by Guest Sat Dec 11 2010, 17:37

We all have a pain threshold - high or low. It's that point where we recoil because the pain gets too bad.

Dogs have a threshold too. Some, like a toy poodle will yelp & limp from a mild knock - a low pain threshold. The stafford won't. He won't even feel it till it's really bad, and even then he'll sometimes try to ignore it - a high pain threshold. An injury that would make another breed limp, the stafford won't feel. An injury that makes another breed not put weight on a limb will make a stafford limp a little. But the injury is just as bad!

Get to know your dog - know when he's acting a little careful so you can watch him & make sure he hasn't injured himself.

by Guest Sat Dec 11 2010, 17:48

Good post thanks Caryll thumbs up

by **janey** Sat Dec 11 2010, 21:33

A must to remember, fab advice Smile

by Guest Sat Dec 11 2010, 21:38

Well said bud, Can you answer this one.. Past few days kuma has been a pain in the back side just sitting watching you like she is eye balling you and so looks dead sad ? but soon as a say time for a walk she goes mad again? al her back side stinks .. Any help Laughing

by Guest Sat Dec 11 2010, 21:57

yes very true caryll, but patience in any dog can only be stretched so far, this is why the staffs stands out over most breed of dogs, as they have a far more endurance than many breeds and greater tolerance to pain before they reach breaking point.

by Guest Sun Dec 12 2010, 09:40

seany boy wrote:Well said bud, Can you answer this one.. Past few days kuma has been a pain in the back side just sitting watching you like she is eye balling you and so looks dead sad ? but soon as a say time for a walk she goes mad again? al her back side stinks .. Any help

Unfortunately, the rules don't apply to the pain in your backside! You obviously have a very low pain threshold............. Laughing

P.S. If you take your nose out of her backside you'll find it doesn't stink so much. :-&