I am somewhat ashamed of my 13 month male GSD (working lines), but mostly a pet. Today I took him to the vet for an annual check up and to get some heart worm meds. The nurse and the vet took the dog in their clinic (my offer to accompany ws refused)room and tried to collect blood. The dog pooped and peed and wouldt let them collect blood. The vet was mad at me and the dog because according to him I had not trained the dog well. He said he could't do anything without anesthesia.
I left the place not knowing if I have a crappy dog or vet or both. Anytime, I take my dog to a new place he gets all excited and starts sniffing the ground like crazy. Few times when I took him to the dog park, agility training, groomers, etc he gets all excited and poops.
Do dogs poop at the vets, is it just poor nerves, excitability ?. Any tips ?
I would never let anyone take my dog and not allow me to acompany him/her. I run my grooming business from a vet's office and this is common but I personally wouldn't allow it!
A lot of dogs poop at the office, it's mostly being nervous and excited. I would find a new vet and make sure they will allow you to stay with the dog through out whatever procedures they are doing (unless it's some kind of surgery, in which case the dog is anesthetized anyway). A lot of vets are afraid of dogs, especially big dogs so I would start interviewing new vets now before you get in a jam and need one quick. Take the dog with you and see how the vet interacts with him, if he acts leery or wants to muzzle the dog 'because it's a GSD' keep on looking!!
just my 2 cents!
Oh yeah, and don't FEED the dog on the morning of a vet or grooming appointment and make sure he has plenty of time to do his business before you take him in! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Well, it certainly doesn't say much for your socialization. It sounds like a stress reaction to me. Yes, some dogs do it at the vets, and yes, usually they have POOR temperment and fear issues. Just groom a cocker spaniel and you will see what I mean!
I would also question if you are walking your dog prior to these visits. If you know it is a problem for you dog and that you have a visit coming up, maybe skip breakfast that day to help him control it. No one, no matter how much they like animals, likes cleaning up stinky sh!t...
I would not go as far as to say that you have done a poor job socializing the dog. On the other hand.....Deanna may be right on the money.(I know...talk about playing both sides of the fence. Way to go out on a limb huh. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> :rolleyes: )
Sounds like your dog is a little nutty around new surroundings and if you HAVE done a decent job socializing him then it's just poor nerves. I totally agree with Deanna and Cindy about the vet not letting you be with your dog. This is a red flag if you ask me. The vet sounds like a bit of an idiot.
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