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Last week a woman came in for the first time with her 2 shih-tzus. I was finishing up a dog as she was filling out the paperwork, then I walked into the waiting area to talk to her about what she wanted for the haircuts. I noticed that 1 of the dogs have significant hair loss on his back, so I walked toward the dog and pointed at the spot to ask her what happened. Well no sooner did I come within 2 feet of the dog and he jumped up and grabbed my hand in his mouth! He broke the skin and left teeth marks all over my hand. And the owner just chided him “oh Major!” I just looked at her as I inspected my hand and asked her if he was always like that at the groomers. She told me no, but that you just can’t approach him like that. Not sure why she didn’t mention this before I came out there, but again I didn’t even get near him before he lunged at me. I normally wouldn’t approach a dog from above but I wasn’t going to touch him, I was just gesturing to his back. Regardless, based on his demeanor I’m pretty sure he is like that with anyone. After the bite he stood across the waiting area showing me all his teeth.
Anyway, I told her I would groom the one dog but not the other. She tried to convince me he was just "fiesty" and would be ok, but I told I'm sorry, I do not groom aggressive dogs. I also asked if she brought her paperwork for the shots and she said no, but that my vet referred her over and they were both up to date. Turns out my vet who I’ve been going to for YEARS referred her to me. So after she left I called them to verify the shots and tell them that cujo bit me, and the vet tech told me that he bit one of the other techs last time he was there! Hello? How about at the very least a courtesy call to warn me about this dog? I told her that going forward please do not refer dogs to me with a history of aggressive nature.
Ugh. I am amazed at the irresponsible behavior of some dog owners. And she was a police officer. You would think she had some sense but I guess not.
Anyway, I told her I would groom the one dog but not the other. She tried to convince me he was just "fiesty" and would be ok, but I told I'm sorry, I do not groom aggressive dogs. I also asked if she brought her paperwork for the shots and she said no, but that my vet referred her over and they were both up to date. Turns out my vet who I’ve been going to for YEARS referred her to me. So after she left I called them to verify the shots and tell them that cujo bit me, and the vet tech told me that he bit one of the other techs last time he was there! Hello? How about at the very least a courtesy call to warn me about this dog? I told her that going forward please do not refer dogs to me with a history of aggressive nature.
Ugh. I am amazed at the irresponsible behavior of some dog owners. And she was a police officer. You would think she had some sense but I guess not.
attaches, and the top of my hand was crushed- right hand. It immediately swelled up to the size of a tennis ball from all of the blood vessels being broken. I've gotta say, I've never been in so much pain in my life. I got a ride to the hospital, and was still rocking back and forth in the chair from the pain while they were getting my info in the ER. You know how when you get hurt, the pain starts to subside after afew minutes, so it's at least at a tolerable level? Well, it wasn't like that.lol Seven months later, and my hand still isn't quite right.
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