I take Lacy to our vet's office every 6 weeks to have her nails trimmed. Since the situation with Sparky, she is VERY fearful of other dogs. She cries and shakes. I have given her K-10 Calming the last two times, but it doesn't seem to make a difference. Neither does Rescue Remedy. My hope is the more she goes, the more she will get used to the idea.
Am I a crab? People that think my dog wants to meet their dog, while in the waiting room, make me CRAZY! Even if my dog loved other dogs... I don't want my dog to meet yours. We are at a vet's office. I don't know what you are there for and you don't know why I am there.
The time before, I waited outside with Lacy. Yesterday there were no dogs in the waiting room when we arrived, so I took her inside. I think the smells upset her, and then having a strange dog want to meet her.... sends her over the edge.
I always tell the vet and vet techs that Lacy is afraid of other dogs. She is nervous and antsy. If they tell her to "sit nice," she will. She always does. For me and for others.
Anyway, the vet tech took her to a room. I made Lacy's next appointment, while waiting for Lacy to return.
When the vet tech came out with Lacy, she handed the receptionist the paperwork. The receptionist (Julie) looked at the vet tech and said, "Really?" The vet tech replied, "It took 3 of us to trim Lacy's nails. She wasn't cooperative."
Instead of the bill being 15 bucks, it was 25.
I assumed I was paying for a service, not how many people provided the service. I use the term "service" loosely, at this point.
Julie was visibly pizzed. She told me that she would talk to the vet and get the charge changed. The vet was not there. She was at a funeral.
I didn't say much at the time, because what I was thinking was best left not coming out of my mouth.
Julie called me later to apologize for the vet tech's behavior and the fee. She said she would find out who all was involved and talk to the vet about the tech's behavior and the 25 dollar charge, when the vet returned to work.
I told her that I didn't have a problem paying the 25 bucks, if the price had gone up from 15 to 25. I had a problem with being financially punished, and with the vet tech insulting my dog.
I thanked Julie for calling. She is supposed to call me Thursday next week and give me the scoop.
Ya know... I was pretty upset. I felt so badly for Lacy. I was just sick thinking of what they probably said to her and/or how they treated her. I realize Lacy can be antsy or whatever, but I also know that she WILL sit when asked to. They didn't say that they were afraid of her, and I PROMISE you no person has to fear her. I realize a nervous dog is often a dangerous dog, but I would ASSuME a vet tech can read dog "signals."
Lacy got an extended car ride and treats later... hoping to make up for the carpy experience.