Have you ever had a vet correct your dog?

[LILYLARUE]

I would go back and tell those other rescue members that they're insane. Not only did you tell him up front that she was snappy, but he obviously knew that this dog has only recently been pulled from a shelter, right?? So how can he assume that she even understands "NO" and "SIT"?? :mad: I'd be fuming.

I'm one that believes in positive reinforcement and using "nice words in a nice tone". I don't ever call my dogs "bad dogs" and really don't know why it is a common term to use. I think dogs know you are upset with their behavior without having to use words that would only be used with negative energy. Kinda doubles the intense negative energy. For a vet to use it makes me think he is of the old school of training and hovering over your dog while shaking a finger and calling him names while the dog cowers in fear. A bully vet. Yep, that's what he is.

I treat my dogs with the respect I would give a child. Also the understanding that they may have emotional issues that are shown on the surface. If we could only teach our dogs to speak just a few words.

 

[bucksteemom2]

Wow I am with you I would have cried too. I have been extremely lucky, my vet is so awesome. Buckeye has hip dysplasia so when they check his hips it hurts. Buckeye has snapped a couple times when the vet does that. He allows me to correct Buckeye, he says nothing and will even hug or kiss him to make up to Buckeye

 

[EAO76]

Thanks everyone for your replies. Unfortunately I walk a fine line here since I am not paying the bills. This is the rescue’s preferred vet. Its not who I use for my own dogs. I think the reason he thought that it was OK to correct her is because we were discussing whether or not her reactions were due to pain or if they were due to a behavioral issue. His opinion was that it was behavioral and then he told me that we will need to find her an owner that will be willing to put her in her place. It sounds like he subscribes to the whole “dominance” thing which in my opinion is soooooo over used.

The sad part was that I had to leave her there for sedation & x-rays. The next day when I picked her up the vet tech told me she didn’t act happy the whole time she was there. They also mentioned that they thought she was afraid of men since she acted sketchy around the vet. I wanted to yell “HELLO! He scared the crap out of her! OF COURSE she is sketchy around him” but I just let it go.

He is a good vet. He spent a ton of time with us discussing all the x-rays & blood work and even came in on his day off to help us BUT like another poster said he is a medical expert not a behavioral one.

It’s pretty amazing how many people still believe in those old training methods. Even in the rescue world where you would think people would be more up to speed. I still see leash corrections, pinch & choke collars, negative reinforcement, etc etc. It’s all still being widely used. It’s very sad.