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Originally Posted by sweetlee  First off, Toggle is just settling in after an exhausting trip. She is just now bonding with you,and then a stranger takes her off and pokes her with a needle. I am not at all surprised that she growled.
It does not make her dangerous.
I would let her settle into her new home for a week or two and then get her into classes with you.
In the future I guess I would just let them muzzle her, and I would also insist that they not take her out of the room, so you can see with your own eyes what is going on.
I am sure she is a good girl, she just got grumpy about being held down. Dominant dogs don't like to be confined. And dominant does not mean aggressive.
Sharon |
I absolutely agree with this. Everything is new to her right now. I would insist in the future that the blood draw be done in your presence then you can evaluate Toggle's reaction, if any, yourself. Putting a soft muzzle on her the next time would be perfectly fine, if it makes them more comfortable. If this attitude by a tech persists, (I agree that it's the vet who should have come and talked to you) then find a new vet.
She may never love going to the vet like some others do (mine included), but I'll bet she will get better!