I had a Daschund who was the sweetest dog...except when she had her nails trimmed. I had to take her to the vet and muzzle her, groomers wouldn't touch her. If that's the only time he snaps or bites, just muzzle him. Won't kill him, it's not a fate worse than death. There are some dogs who have that one thing they just won't tolerate.
Had a basset who was a total love, even with the vet. Until you put him on the table.get out the muzzle. Once he was off the table, back to a total mush. Sandy From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of diana roller Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 10:00 PM To: Chihuahua Subject: [Chihuahuas] Your opinion is desperately needed! I am Diana from Washington. I have written about Kiko (7 yr) and Pawko (8 mo). previously. Today I took Pawko to the vet. My Vet is really strict (boot camp type) I have not had the opportunity or taken the time to train Pawko. He is energetic but does listen when I tell him something. The vet trimmed his nails, (Pawko was crying the whole time loudly) They took his temp. They layed him on his side (?) to give him his shot. He bit her, like a real bite, hard and invasive. She told me that when he comes in or goes anywhere to be sure to tell them to muzzle him. Then she said, I need to train him properly or get rid of him and give him to someone who can. That it would allow him to be the best dog he can be. She said that if this dog bites a little kid, I will be in big trouble. Am I wrong ~ or did she irritate the heck out of him and he was scared and bit her ~ or is he a biter?? She said that I need to get rid of one of my dogs if they fight all the time. (just at dinner time and bedtime). Obiously I cried all the way home thinking that I had let this little guy down by not teaching him how to act so that he would not get in trouble. What do you think??? I need some sensible opinions. Do you think this little guy was provoced?? Thank youso much, Diana
