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Cheryl Turner

“I don’t even know where to begin. First of all, the vet that we were seeing in Mesquite was not as attentive, nor friendly enough to ask questions about our pet. We care and love our Westie as most owners do. We only want the best care for her.

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Nancy Lenox

“The location of Pet Doctor is very convenient. It has easy access, great parking and wonderful decor. It is also one-stop shopping done with care and concern. When my brother passed away one of the staff members sent me a condolence card. It was a

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Ingrid Parnell

Ingrid Parnell

“Dr. Webb and his staff are wonderful! I totally feel like we have a relationship and that I’m not just another customer. They are compassionate about my pets, friendly - even when the office is booming with ‘patients’ and they always take to

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Juanitya V. Seitzler

Juanitya V. Seitzler

“Something strange is going on! Every time I walk out of my laundry room into the garage to retrieve something from my car, my dog, B.J., always tries to jump in the car. It is strange because the only time she gets to ride in my car is when we com

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The Vitanza Family

The Vitanza Family

“Over the past few years, I have needed the use of veterinary services more than ever due to pet illnesses and adoptions. After shopping around, I firmly chose Pet Doctor and Dr. Webb. I highly recommend them to everyone I know. Pet Doctor offers e

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Lori Arentz

Lori Arentz

“Dr. Webb and his staff are very personal. They not only know our names but our names too. Dr. Webb is very affordable and always stays up to date with things. The clinic is always clean and they make it easy for pick up and drop off. The dogs don'

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Gale Larran

Gale Larran

“I had just moved to Texas from California in February of 2007 and had taken Ginger to several different Vets before I left. After blood, stool and urine test the doctors still could not narrow down what was really wrong with her. When she had anot

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Timber and Scott Killion

Timber and Scott Killion

“Dr. Webb and his staff are truly committed to Exceptional Healthcare. Pet Doctor provides quality clinical care and compassion to their patients. We know that when our furry family members visit Dr. Webb, we can trust his knowledge and guidance. I

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Sheridan S. Jones

Sheridan S. Jones

“On each scheduled appointment I was able to get in and out and everyone knows how important that is with busy schedules. I have been very pleased with the quality care and reasonable pricing. I am very impressed with the email reminders and discou

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May

Rockwall Vet says small dog owners all over the world love and cherish their pets, but has your small dog become the terror of the seven seas? They may be small, but they can certainly cause a big headache if they develop small dog syndrome.

Pups with small dog syndrome can bark a lot, very loudly, be extremely protective/possessive of you, and be much too aggressive towards others.

Because of their size, a small dog can cause trouble and get away with it much more easily than a large dog can. For one they aren’t nearly as loud when they bark, so they can get away with barking for longer, or they can be allowed to continue to bark because it can be ignored.

Not only does the size help them out, but so does their cuteness. Many owners will baby their pride and joy which will only encourage the behavior. When a small dog barks and is acting aggressive towards a visitor, many owners will pick them up and try to quiet them down by petting them and talking to them. To the dog this is like telling them “good job”.

Their cuteness and cuddliness makes it understandable why many owners let them act out of control. It’s easy to let them continue to bark like crazy when someone enters your house.

Does your dog not let anyone else come close to you? It may seem like they are protecting you, but in actuality it is their way of claiming you as theirs. This is quite the opposite of how things are supposed to be, as they should be your pet, and not the other way around.

Why do they act this way? Is it because of their size? A dog acts like this because it is allowed to act like that. If it was trained not to and not allowed to continue the bad behavior it would no longer be acting like a tiny terror.

Small dog syndrome is not permanent unless you continue to let them get away with it. With consistent training and discipline your dog will learn it can’t act that way, and become a happier and better behaved companion.


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