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Puppy Growls at the VET! I have a 12 wk old baby girl and am babysitting her brother for the breeder. When I took them in for shots the boy did fine but cried a bit with one of the shots. The little girl got her shot, growled and snapped at the Vet!! Vets only comment was that I might want to get a handle on this one while she is so young. We have started puppy classes and she gets along with all the other pups..she is just what I would call an "Alpha" personality. She is dominant over her brother. She growls at me when I shave her ears too but I don't give in and continue about my business. How do I handle this growling thing, for I am at a loss. (We have 2 other grown yorkies and they rule the roost at home..so she does know the chain of command) |
I would definately mention it to your trainer when you go to your next class. Hopefully the trainer will know the best way to handle it. Good luck! |
Well, ya know, if someone poked me with a needle without warning, I'd probably growl at them, too! I think the important thing to do there is to take her back at odd times just to visit and have treats. You don't want her thinking that every time she goes to that place, she gets hurt. If she does, she'll likely growl/snap at the vet every time she goes. Don't ask me how I know! Also, I wouldn't make the assumption that she is being alpha or dominant. More likely, she is responding out of fear! |
When I took Wyatt when he was 6 weeks old for his first set of shots he bit the tech not hard he didn't even break the skin. Hasn't done it since. It could just be a one time thing. I'm not sure if it is something that you should worry about a whole lot. |
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