A non-slip bath mat or rug to place on the floor, scale, or exam table so that your dog feels safe and secure. Ensure that your vet is OK with you feeding your dog, as some tests and procedures require an empty stomach.ī. Feeding a healthy dog a smaller meal before the vet visit can help keep them slightly hungry so they will be more willing to eat during the exam. You can also bring fresh meat or cheese and practice easy tricks while you are waiting for the vet. Dry biscuits and kibble are usually not yummy enough in a veterinary setting. Your dog’s favorite treats and a Kong toy, suction cup bone or large wooden spoon to feed Braunschweiger, squeeze cheese, or peanut butter during the exam. When it is time for your dog’s next vet appointment make sure you are prepared with the following things:Ī.
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Some clinics will even offer official “happy visits,” where a technician trained in animal behavior and low stress or fear free handling will practice different parts of a vet exam with your dog to help him learn that body handling, restraint, nail trims, and getting on the scale can be fun!ĥ. If your vet clinic doesn't mind, you can ask them to practice gentle body handling and restraint with your dog, all while giving high values (really yummy) treats like squeeze cheese or Braunschweiger from a Kong. We want your dog to enjoy each step, otherwise he will not be able to learn that visiting the vet is fun.Ĥ. Always remember to go back a step if your dog shows signs of fear, anxiety, and stress. Keep each training session short (around 5 minutes is great!) and try to end on a good note, leaving before your dog becomes nervous. Try practicing simple tricks like sit and touch with your dog. With your vet clinic’s permission, you can try bringing your dog into the lobby to receive high value rewards from you.
We don’t want your dog to make the association that a car ride always turns into a trip to the vet.ģ. Make sure that most of the car trips you take end back at your house, at the pet store, or at the park for a walk.
Eventually (after several repeated sessions where your dog is completely relaxed during the entire process) you can drive to the vet office and practice tricks in the parking lot, at first without even getting out of the car. Once your dog voluntarily enters the car, you can bring a friend along who can practice easy tricks (sit or touch) with your dog while you are driving.Ģ. Use small pea sized pieces of a high value treat (such as chicken, cheese) to reward your dog for getting into the car. Start by getting your dog used to short trips in the car.
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