For some dogs, a visit to their veterinarian is an exciting experience that is filled with fun, and familiar faces. But for so many dogs in this country, a trip to their neighborhood animal clinic can result in deep feelings of stress and fear. These anxieties can lead to aggression and even health problems. For some unsocial pets, this aggressiveness prevents even the most simple treatments and tests to be done without some form of costly sedative.
Fortunately these anxieties, fears, and expensive sedation are very preventable. Veterinary Preparation Training is a simple, effective, cutting edge form of basic behavioral modification. Most effective when started as a puppy, Vet. Prep. Training is designed for socialization through repetition of several techniques used to restrain or position a pet for certain medical and hygienic treatments. Some of these include a Doctor’s exam, nail trims, ear cleaning, hair cuts, giving medicines, vaccinations, x-rays, ultrasounds, even drawing blood.
A pet that has a positive experience in a veterinary setting, with a “been-there-done-that” attitude toward being touched and handled, is calmer and has less stress than a dog that is in a new environment, surrounded by strangers, not fully understanding their good intentions. All of these techniques can easily be learned and duplicated at home as part of your basic obedience curriculum for your dog. You can help yourself, help your Veterinarian, and most importantly, help your best friend be a healthier, safer, and much more comfortable dog at your Vet. Clinic for the rest of their life.
Andrew Bisher is a Veterinary Technician & Obedience Instructor in Jacksonville, FL. His company, Polite Pooch promotes positive behavior through clicker and reward training for dogs.
For more information, or to ask a question, contact Andrew at: Andrew@politepooch.com
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