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Sent to Pet Experts July 20, 2006 7:23 p.m.

We have a 2 year old shiztsu, who has always been very energetic and happy. He was easy to train and appears to be very smart. Lately, after a traumatic grooming session, he has retreated to my closet and stays here all day long. He used to greet us at the door when we got home,now he stays in the closet, until we go in and beg him to come out. When he emerges, his tail is down and he is anxious to go back in. We are stumped. We have had always used the same groomer, but after his last visit, they said he was agressive and it took three people to hold him down. They said he even bit one of them! This is totally not his personality! They told us he is not welcome back. He is 10 lbs, and has had a normal appetite. He has never displayed any aggression with us, and has never bit anyone before. When I asked to see the woman's "bite mark" there was none. He stil becomes excited to see my husband, however, he does not come to me at all. This was a dog that was like velcro on me before. I am so unhappy and can only imagine that he was hurt by these women groomers. Any suggestions?

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Age: 2; Male; Breed: Shiz tsu

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Bringing my sisters dog in to visit, giving him tons of love and affection, etc

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July 20, 2006 8:24 p.m. (1 hour and 0 minutes later)

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I would have your vet do a full exam on him to make sure he doesn't have any injuries that can't be seen. Sometimes restaint can make them sore so thats one reason. Another is many times, the groomer will pluck hair from the ears and make them sensitive so that could be another reason. Have your vet check him, and you may be able to get the groomer to compensate you for the vet bill if your vet can state what it resulted from.

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Sent July 20, 2006 9:36 p.m. (1 hour and 11 minutes later)

His ears were cleaned at the groomer, but this was a week ago. Would he still be suffering from ear discomfort? However, he shows no display of pain when he we play with him, hold him, etc. His whole demeanor has changed, and gives the appearance of being "ashamed" of doing something he wasn't supposed to.

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July 20, 2006 9:44 p.m. (8 minutes and 3 seconds later)

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They could still be bugging him and he may also just be stoic and not thinking about what is sore when you play with him. I would, just incase, have your vet check him over to rule out anything serious.

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