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by RLHAR on 18 November 2008 - 15:11
I actually used to be one for a cat only vet back in my younger years so I understand the 'other side' of the table so to speak. :)
Which is why I could tell this girl who was mishandling my dog was scared and out of her depth and put an end to her handling of my girl though I was nice about it! Then, when she was holding the dog for the vet while the vet gave my girl her shots, she had one arm around the dog's chest the other curved over her back by her flank and that put her face right at my dog's muzzle, with no control over the dog's muzzle. That's when I stepped in and very discreetly took my girl's face and directed it away from the tech and the vet while the vet was admistering the shots. Even though my girl's really relaxed at the vet office, all it would have taken was an unexpected pinch from one of the shots and she could have snapped either the tech's face or the vet's face without meaning to.
As I said, I felt bad for leaving those vets, they were nice vets but inexperienced assistance like that is what gets people bit and animals traumatized, IMHO.

by Sunsilver on 18 November 2008 - 15:11
My vet allows the owners to restrain their animals. The tech only steps in if the owner is having difficulty. (Some haven't a clue how to do this properly, or are too timid to use the amount of restraint necessary.)
The techs escort you to the exam room, clean the exam table and weigh the animal, as well as asking the purpose of the visit. They also dispense and label medication.
They do perform procedures, but at my vet's practise, it's not done in front of the owner.
I know because I wanted to be a vet, and worked as a volunteer tech for our local vet for a couple of years.
They also get the yucky jobs, like processing stool samples, and cleaning out the kennels and dog runs!

by ilovemypoodlefluffy on 18 November 2008 - 16:11
my dogs love going to the vet's. my late lab/gsd/husky had the gsd markings with the big lab head, floppy ears, and the curly husky tail. people always notice the gsd in her first. one time she needed stitches when a leash clasp got caught on the inside of the top of a hind leg and was torn open. when it was time for them stitches to come out, the vet she saw was not our usual one. as he was taking them out, she turned her head and tried to lick his face. he jumped like he thought she was going to bite him. that annoyed me and now i always request our favorite vet. i had bandit trained to jump up on the exam table and now spunky does the same. poodle and gsd both like going to the vet's and getting treats. they barely notice the shots.

by ziegenfarm on 18 November 2008 - 16:11

by yellowrose of Texas on 18 November 2008 - 17:11
No Muzzles, discipline speaks, if dog ripped open , or serious in that respect.;a shot given.
Other visits, you are responsible for the actions of your dogs. If your vet is scared of a german shepherd, you need another vet...I dont accept excuses other people use. Why do you allow your dog ,puppy or child, even, to growl or snarl or show any kind of attitude to any human.? Not acceptable.

by habanaro on 18 November 2008 - 17:11
I have had several that have had no problem. but I do have one that has had some issues with the vet. I keep a muzzle on hand for emergencies etc. Not a big deal. a small investment for a bit of saftey. Be safe. Even the most docile dog can become unpredictable if injured and if you live any distance from a vet it really is good insurance.
JMO
Jeff
by zukeeper on 18 November 2008 - 17:11

by snajper69 on 18 November 2008 - 17:11
I think it is not the dogs but many vets just don't know how to deal with dogs. I happen to have an older vet, he is a GR breeder as well, from a early age he makes sure he crates good bond with the dog, he lets her lick his whole face lol he try to come her down whenever he is doing something that is not comfortable to her like getting a shot. Good experience crates good habits while we know what bad one do :).
by GoldenElk on 18 November 2008 - 17:11
Thanks all for your feedback and for sharing your own experiences.
Yellowrose: I've done various training with this girl, she is fine in public, she had one bad experience at the vet when she was a young pup and now she just hates the place. Disipline hasn't been neglected on my part.
For those of you who do use muzzles, what type do you use? I have one but it was a hand me down that I took reluctantly. The thing is more fit for a cane corso than a young german shepherd bitch. I want something that doesn't make her look like a crazed terror in the vet's office but that is still effective.

by 4pack on 18 November 2008 - 17:11
My dog is fine and dandy at the vets in the waiting room, in the room talking to the techs but as soon as he gets crowded, like taking temps or getting close for injections in his flank, he's not having it. So far I have been able to control him being at his head or taking the temp myself but I am seriously thinking a muzzle might be a good idea, to have on hand for the future. He's only getting more dominate, less trusting of people as he matures. I'd feel horrible if he bit a tech or the vet. Even some of the best vets don't read doggy language well enough.
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