While Harriet and I were waiting for our appointment yesterday, there
was a little black Labby mix in the room with us. He was on a long
leash, straining to reach Harriet. She would probably have been okay
with it. He was a goofy, dopey boydog, and she's not grumpy about
those. The owner did finally ask if Harriet was friendly, and kept her
dog on her side of the room when I said, "Not so much."

The poor dog whined the whole time he was there, which I know happens.
Harriet can be a whineypants herself in the waiting room. More like a
moo-er, actually, but still, annoying. The woman apologized for her
noisy dog, and said that he was over-excited because he never goes on
walks or car rides or anywhere. He just stays in his yard. Poor thing!

After she and her dog left the waiting room, and there was nothing
interesting to focus on, Harriet started shivering like crazy. I don't
know what the heck her problem was, but she was *really* tweaked and
scared. Weird.

Then, a young guy brought in a *hummense* white GSD. Like, almost Great
Dane sized. Aieee. No collar. No leash. No nuthin'. The side of the
dog's face was raw. I thought he'd been in a fight, but apparently it
had something to do with inflamation and a rash caused by ivermectin.
Anyway, the guy had to tell the dog several times to "down." I don't
know if the dog was not responding because he was in pain, or because he
was not well trained, but the fact that it was loose and not under
control was *not* reassuring. And, of course, the dog was parked
outside the door to the exam rooms, so when it was our turn, we had to
walk right past him.

What the hell is wrong with people?!

Oh, and fancypants WGSD boy was giving commands in both German and
English, so his dog was either untrained or ignoring him in *two*
languages.

--
Shelly
http://www.cat-sidh.net (the Mother Ship)
http://esther.cat-sidh.net (Letters to Esther)

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Then, a young guy brought in a *hummense* white GSD. Like, almost Great
Dane sized. Aieee. No collar. No leash. No nuthin'. The side of the
dog's face was raw. I thought he'd been in a fight, but apparently it
had something to do with inflamation and a rash caused by ivermectin.
Anyway, the guy had to tell the dog several times to "down." I don't
know if the dog was not responding because he was in pain, or because he
was not well trained, but the fact that it was loose and not under
control was *not* reassuring. And, of course, the dog was parked
outside the door to the exam rooms, so when it was our turn, we had to
walk right past him.

You should have asked the staff to give him a leash, as his dog was
obviously out of control.
Maybe his dog had a staph infection on his face ?

What the hell is wrong with people?!

Oh, and fancypants WGSD boy was giving commands in both German and
English, so his dog was either untrained or ignoring him in *two*
languages.

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"Shelly" wrote:



Oh, and fancypants WGSD boy was giving commands in both German and
English, so his dog was either untrained or ignoring him in *two*
languages.

Or a little of both!

--
Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

"diddy" none wrote in message
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You should have asked the staff to give him a leash, as his dog was
obviously out of control.

They apparently made the guy put a kennel lead on him, because the dog
had one on when I left.

Maybe his dog had a staph infection on his face ?

It looked like the side of his face had been ripped open. It was red
and bloody. Whatever it was, it was nasty!

--
Shelly
http://www.cat-sidh.net (the Mother Ship)
http://esther.cat-sidh.net (Letters to Esther)

"Janet Boss" wrote in message
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Or a little of both!

Could be! The poor dog looked a little shut down to me, actually.
Something about his posture and slow reactions made me think that he was
in significant pain. Personally, I'd have my dog on a leash under those
circumstances (not that I'd have her off-leash at the vet, anyway),
because I know that she's not going to be capable of reliable obedience.
I think that's an unfair burden to put on a dog's shoulders, when she's
not well.

Either that, or he was *totally* not connecting with his owner.

--
Shelly
http://www.cat-sidh.net (the Mother Ship)
http://esther.cat-sidh.net (Letters to Esther)

I don't get how someone can take a dog to the vet and not have them on
lead.

I also don't get how someone can let their dog sniff at or approach
your dog BEFORE asking if you mind.

I use to warn folks at the vet with Bagel as I was sitting down...
I'd say "he's not feeling well I'd keep your dog over there please"


I should not have to say that.



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Nessa

"Nessa" wrote in message
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I don't get how someone can take a dog to the vet and not have them on
lead.

There's usually someone who thinks the rules do not apply to them.
Those people don't seem to realize that the rules are for their
protection as well as everyon else's.

I also don't get how someone can let their dog sniff at or approach
your dog BEFORE asking if you mind.

I use to warn folks at the vet with Bagel as I was sitting down...
I'd say "he's not feeling well I'd keep your dog over there please"


I should not have to say that.

No, you shouldn't. Anyone with half a brain should be able to figure
out for themselves that dogs often go to the vet because they don't feel
well, and that sick dogs are sometimes cranky. Leave them alone!
Besides, you don't know what illness the other dog might have.

If they want to socialize their dog, take him to the dog park.

--
Shelly
http://www.cat-sidh.net (the Mother Ship)
http://esther.cat-sidh.net (Letters to Esther)

Nessa spoke these words of wisdom in news:b46606c0-
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I don't get how someone can take a dog to the vet and not have them on
lead.

I also don't get how someone can let their dog sniff at or approach
your dog BEFORE asking if you mind.

I have taken my dog to the vet without leash or collar many times. They never
wear any collar at home. I always keep a leash/collar in the vehicle at all
times. (unless I happen to clean out the car) and invariably, the dogs hop
into the car to go to the vet. i take for granted the leash/collar is in
there, and when we arrive, it's not. It happens. But i ask them at the desk
for a rope. They always oblige

On Oct 23, 10:19*am, diddy none wrote:
Nessa spoke these words of wisdom in news:b46606c0-
:

I don't get how someone can take a dog to the vet and not have them on
lead.

I also don't get how someone can let their dog sniff at or approach
your dog BEFORE asking if you mind.

I have taken my dog to the vet without leash or collar many times. They never
wear any collar at home. I always keep a leash/collar in the vehicle at all
times. *(unless I happen to clean out the car) and invariably, the dogs hop
into the car to go to the vet. i take for granted the leash/collar is in
there, and when we arrive, it's not. It happens. But i ask them at the desk
for a rope. They always oblige

diddy,

I *wish* I could keep my dogs off lead. Hannah's recall and her stay
are pretty good BUT our area is not safe.

I live ON A 5 lane road... my backyard backs this five lane road. My
vet is about 3 miles down this road. It takes me 15 minutes to DRIVE
to the vet 3 miles away.

aside from the 5 lane road (full of trucks and speeding cars) we have
those young urban youths who think a pitbull on a prong collar is the
height of fashion... either that or some yappy untrained Chihuahua
spinning at the end of a thin designer lead....

oh and then there's my next door neighbor who would kill my dogs if he
thought he could get away with it.


nessa

Nessa spoke these words of wisdom in
:

On Oct 23, 10:19*am, diddy none wrote:
Nessa spoke these words of wisdom in
news:b46606
c0-
:

I don't get how someone can take a dog to the vet and not have them on
lead.

I also don't get how someone can let their dog sniff at or approach
your dog BEFORE asking if you mind.

I have taken my dog to the vet without leash or collar many times. They
n
ever
wear any collar at home. I always keep a leash/collar in the vehicle at
a
ll
times. *(unless I happen to clean out the car) and invariably, the dogs
hop
into the car to go to the vet. i take for granted the leash/collar is in
there, and when we arrive, it's not. It happens. But i ask them at the
de
sk
for a rope. They always oblige

diddy,

I *wish* I could keep my dogs off lead. Hannah's recall and her stay
are pretty good BUT our area is not safe.

I live ON A 5 lane road... my backyard backs this five lane road. My
vet is about 3 miles down this road. It takes me 15 minutes to DRIVE
to the vet 3 miles away.

aside from the 5 lane road (full of trucks and speeding cars) we have
those young urban youths who think a pitbull on a prong collar is the
height of fashion... either that or some yappy untrained Chihuahua
spinning at the end of a thin designer lead....

oh and then there's my next door neighbor who would kill my dogs if he
thought he could get away with it.


nessa



My dog's leads are rediculously thin, and their collars look like very fine
jewelry, more like a thin silver necklace than a collar.
As far as urban youths with pitbulls on prong collars? They are on a leash
and collar. Good enough for me. As long as my dog isn't looking like lunch
meat to them, everything is hunky dory

But as soon as a dog comes hurtling out of control at my dog, I protect my
dog, and that dog is dead.

Period.
sorry about the sorry assed irresponsible owner.