Dog at the Vet

Then you need to deal with the situation in the vet's office itself. One of the reasons why dogs do not like to go often to the vet because the vet is always in a hurry ... and so are the staff. This can feel threatening.Every dog ​​(especially a fearful dog) should have time to become familiar with the smell of the veterinary staff, veterinary and environment. He needs some positive time with them before the exam, if possible. Try to present it in a fun and give you time to adjust to the vet and staff before they actually take him there for an official visit and examination. Knowing in advance will give confidence to alleviate the fears of your dog ... but then moves quickly and effectively in "work mode" (as you might do during their working day itself, so even that might be familiar to the dog).

If your dog is extremely fearful and requires a dog's mouth, take your time in the introduction of a. Place in a day before the appointment with the vet at some other place where the dog is so stressed out and have fun. Take the time to enter the dog's snout. It may take thirty minutes, but it is worth making a delivery to fear the muzzle. Thus, she did not fear him more and see that means no harm. Then when the time comes vet appointment, go early and, by prior arrangement with the staff, this process begins at a leisurely pace, slow - not the frantic pace of a normal entry and exit, are-you-do, office visit.

Can not get a dog muzzle on? Here are two important tips dog behavior.

1. Get a coach dog obedience with the experience to assist in the mouth before the vet visit or to go with you. Making restrict professional dog while she releases her frustration - by holding the skin of the dog's neck, or loose skin on the sides of his neck under the jaw. A dog usually scream scary the first time you perform this procedure, so do not panic if this occurs. (That's another reason to acclimate your dog on the snout in advance.)

2. Remember that your dog face your fear. The more you give in which he shows his fear, the worse. Never let the dog go when you are nervous, as this is when most dog bites occur. The stings of fear. They can be unpleasant. So stay in your command post, until your dog calms down and achieve your goal.