Phillips Dunn Animal Hospital

I have a 2 year old German Shepherd who is very active and not social outside of our home. Our first visit here last year on a Saturday, I believe its Mr. Dunn, short tied her to the table and roughly pushed her 3 - 4 times against the wall. While doing this, he proceeded to tell me that's how he trains his bird dogs. Gemma is NOT a bird dog! This upset her and caused her to urinate all over the place. I made him stop and had the practioner administer her shots. This past Saturday, time for her shots. I was hoping it wouldn't be the same doctor. Unfortunately, it was and just needed her shots. Yes, I asked for something to help calm her as she is not social, she's a guard dog. Of course she growled out him. She remembers what you did to her last time. He wanted to try to talk to me about social anxiety but no advice regarding German Shepherds. No, I'm not going to socialize her outside of our home as it would negate her guard duties. She is a happy, healthy, playful puppy. Yes, the first couple of years of German shepherds are T-rex mode! Yes, I know it's shedding season, she was just groomed a couple weeks prior. German Shepherds require daily brushing during this time. In response to your snarky remark about wanting to be a vet, gain knowledge on German shepherds. They are work dogs, not bird dogs. Apparently bird dogs is all you are familiar with. Next year, I will be changing vets for her shots. UPDATE: For response, Gemma is not aggressive at all! If she was, she would have expressed that at the initial visit when he violently shoved her against the wall while having her tied up. She is happy and loving towards everyone else including her groomer. Not once has she been aggressive towards anyone! He was the first person she has even remotely snarled at this last visit due to the first visit. However, even during this recent visit for her shots, she was not aggressive towards him as he administered her shots. The only comments regarding any type of advice was only towards bird dogs that he trains. Not once did he attempt to provide any information or advice regarding German Shepherds, hence the comment.
Apr 6th, 2024

I love this place. The staff is very friendly. An added bonus for me is that the building doesnt have an awful smell when you walk in. I cant say that about other facilities we took our pets too.
Feb 28th, 2024

Had my dog spayed today. They were very attentive and made sure I understood the medicine and needs for her in the next 7 days.
Oct 1st, 2023

Aug 9th, 2023

My apologies; this was for another clinic.
Aug 3rd, 2023