Vet's assistant says my pups are aggressive?

[whodoesthat]

My two three month old rottweiler puppies recently contracted intestinal infections (one right after the other) and today I was able to bring home my male, Bane.

There was only one assistant in the office at the time and when she brought him out she said, "They're aggressive for puppies - both of them." I inquired as to what she meant by this, and she kind of mumbled and all I really got out of it was that Bane had "made a face like he was going to bite" when she went to put his collar on.

They've always been very friendly and sweet with people I've seen them around, and I really wish this woman would have been more cooperative in explaining what happened. Is it possible that he was just afraid of her because he'd been stuck with needles (etc.) in that place? Or is this something i should be worried about?

They are both due back on Monday to check their progress and that will be my chance to talk to the vet.

If they are as "aggressive" as she seems to think (for a reason, I hope?) is there something I can do about it? The last thing i want is to lose one of my precious dogs because they bit someone.

Anyway, both of my babies are home, now, and feeling good. :D

[behle]

Glad your babies are better. I wouldn't worry too much about the vet assistant. I'd just talk to your vet! Enjoy your sweeties! :lol:

[Rosebud]

I wouldn't worry to much with three month old puppies during a vet visit, my RR's don't like going to the mean :x vet either, my male had to be muzzled one time and sometimes I have to muzzle my female so that I can dremel her toenails. But get them down at the lake and they want to play with :banan: and lick :facelick: every child down there. :evilbat: Aggression is from fear and the babies are going to fear going to see the people who hurt them with needles. I always take the babies to get a hamburger or to the toy store after a vet visit, they seem to get over what happened rather quickly. The first thing you want to do to make sure that this does not become a problem is to Socialize, Socialize, Socialize :popcorn: join a puppy obedience class :laola: and never, never hit any dog with your hand; this only causes them to fear you, disrespect you and could even encourage aggression. A dog that respects you will be a much more trustworthy companion. :angel:

[courtnek]

My dogs are lab mixes, pretty much like everyone, EXCEPT the vet.

The male is ok, but he's so laid back he's almost comatose. The female, however, has to have me hold her head when they give her shots or she will show them her teeth. Neither of them could be considered "aggressive" - they just know that going to the vet means shots and prodding by a stranger. Maybe the vet assistant did something that frightened the pups as well. The nurse at my vet once rubbed Freebee "too hard" - (she's touch sensitive) and she backed off and her disposition changed...

It's probably nothing, but I would talk to the vet about it.

[Luka-pop]

I wouldn't worry about it much. He may have reacted out of fear. If it were a really serious problem, I'm sure any sensible vet assistant would have talked to the vet or to you about it. Plus, one vet assistant told me that Luka's separation anxiety would get worse as he bonded closer with us, and that he needed to be trained out of itIMMEDIATELY, but as he got used to us, he got better. He was just insecure about his new home - shows how much she new!

Good Luck, and I'm glad they're all better!

[Prairie_Gurl]

I wouldn't worry about it. The vet assistant seems to me that she doesn't really know what she was talking about too much if she mumbled to you. If she had something really against the dog, or good evidence she most likely would have told you straight out. Making a "face" isn't very good evidence that your pup is aggressive. The pup was probably afraid of her (I mean, come on- it's the vet clinic for crying out loud) and maybe (now I'm taking a long shot here) the vet assistant was afraid of your puppy, which dogs can sence, and then it kinda went from there. It does happen, and I've seen it happen. I wouldn't worry about it, but you should probably ask your vet about it.

[Malamum]

I agree. If she couldn't be specific then she didn't really know what she was talking about.

It wouldn't be a bad idea to ask the vet though. Also next time you go get a different tech to come and pat and play with him. My boy doesn't have a problem with going to the vet and I think the fact that the tech's all fuss over him and give him treats while we are waiting might help LOL

[DogPaddle]

Maybe the vet tech is aggresive; or just a poopyhead. Any pup exposed to a painful experience, while sick, in a strange place, away from its people would be a little frightened and testy. Socialize your pups in a variety of situations and evaluate for yourself, if they are aggresive there are things you can do, don't worry unless you find it to be a problem.