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We've used the same vet since moving to our small town in 2015. She was very kind and gentle with our senior pup and we really grew to trust her.
So you can imagine our surprise when our new spoo puppy did NOT like her.
After doing fine with the vet technicians, Peggy stiffened each time the vet touched her and then began to growl. At only 9 weeks! We worried there was something wrong with our new pup.
But the technician swooped in to finish the appointment and the growling immediately stopped. Peggy didn't even flinch when she was restrained to get her shots. Nor did she have any issues when we returned to see a different vet at the clinic, nor when she got another round of vaccinations this morning. If anything, she was a little TOO bouncy and happy to be there. She also did great at her first grooming.
So what was it about our original vet? We'd really prefer to keep using her, as we have built such a solid relationship. But I'm terrified of hearing that growl again. The memory of that horrible sinking feeling during that first appointment literally keeps me up at night. ?
Have you ever had a dog that said NOPE to a particular vet, groomer, etc.?
So you can imagine our surprise when our new spoo puppy did NOT like her.
After doing fine with the vet technicians, Peggy stiffened each time the vet touched her and then began to growl. At only 9 weeks! We worried there was something wrong with our new pup.
But the technician swooped in to finish the appointment and the growling immediately stopped. Peggy didn't even flinch when she was restrained to get her shots. Nor did she have any issues when we returned to see a different vet at the clinic, nor when she got another round of vaccinations this morning. If anything, she was a little TOO bouncy and happy to be there. She also did great at her first grooming.
So what was it about our original vet? We'd really prefer to keep using her, as we have built such a solid relationship. But I'm terrified of hearing that growl again. The memory of that horrible sinking feeling during that first appointment literally keeps me up at night. ?
Have you ever had a dog that said NOPE to a particular vet, groomer, etc.?