I think vets sometimes get hardened toward animals and relationships with them. Not all but some. I have worked in the human medical profession for years and have seen all too many medical professionals who are hard hearted toward people. I suppose it is a defense mechanism but it is not a good attribute in my mind.
Your further description shows you are not obsessed with the dog. Anyone with a puppy needs to watch them closely while they are potty training. Having a play pen does give you some relief when you have other things you have got to do.
All my dogs both big and small have hated the vets office. They were not neurotic at all but knew that unpleasant things happen there. A vet surely should know that a dog and especially a young dog is going to be afraid at his office.
There is nothing wrong with enjoying the company of your dog and I wish more people realized that is what dogs are for. Everyone has different life styles and if you are happy with yours then don't worry about that vet's remark. He obviously was having a bad day because it was an insensitive remark to make anyway. The personal habits of his patient's owners are not his business. |