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Originally Posted by Maximo  Did your vet really use the word "aggressive"? I would change vets.
1. Koda is a puppy
2. How long did the vet have to observe Koda -- 20 minutes in a small exam room?
3. Vet visits are stressful for many dogs
Sounds like the vet was trying to blame Koda for his/her inability to make Koda feel more comfortable.
Regarding Koda's resistance to the collar, this is not uncommon. Many dogs will shut down when something unusual is placed on them, like collars, clothes, hair bands and bows. They require acclimation time. Use treats, praise, and encouragement to help Koda like the collar. Distraction is also helpful.
Is Koda old enough for walks? I used walks to help my boys like harnesses, hair bands, and clothes. They learned quickly that wearing these things meant going outside for fun!
For training, keep the sessions brief and always fun. If Koda views it as a chore, he won't be interested. |
Umm in terms of the bolded part, I think I would ask the vet (a phone call will do) why he seemed to think the puppy was aggressive. His statement as relayed to us has qualifiers in it, so the vet was keeping open his opinion. Keep in mind depending on how long the vet has practised he sees hundreds upon hundreds of dogs and breeds and all ages of development.
If the vet can't or won't explain their rationale then I too would seek a vet elsewhere. Also keep in mind even folks that ought to know better often use interchangeably the word aggressive for dominant. These characteristics are quite different.
Nevertheless I would want to know more of "why" or what was it the vet saw that led them to their comment.