Mike Schoonbrood

Yasko has always been pretty sensitive to the touch, I just thought it was the way he was. He's quick to bite your hand if you pet him anywhere other than his head or neck.

When he pees, I always notice he doesn't stretch out as far as Tiko, like he's hunched up a little bit. Never thought much of it, but I suppose it could be related to the below problem.

Today I was petting him along his spine and I noticed he'd duck down his back when my hand got to about mid-way of his spine. If I put any pressure there he lies down to avoid the pressure. If I persist and push on it firmly he lets out a whine and bites my hand. Its right around the same spot every time, and only that spot. Not like I'm pushing that hard either.

Before I make the haul down to the University of Liege for x-rays, I'd like to see if this sounds similar to anyone elses experiences. This is a dog that LOVES to jump, I can't keep his paws on the ground when there's a toy or food or anything. He runs back and forth in the kennel run and slams himself into the dividing wall about 300 times a day.

I kinda feel like this has been a long time problem that I've just not noticed, but it could be recent too I guess?

I've had so many damn medical problems with my dogs this past year that I am hesitant to call my vet yet again over something that I may not even have to worry about.

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