● Visit frequently; happy and healthy visits; no appointment necessary.
● Weigh and record your dog’s weight on every visit.
● Phone ahead if your dog is nervous or has bitten anyone in the past.
● Phone ahead if your dog reacts badly around other dogs.
● Stay relaxed yourself and talk calmly to your dog.
● Bring treats with you (if your dog is eating and permitted to eat).
● Treat your dog at every opportunity.
● Use gentle encouragement where necessary.
● Remember your vaccination card.
● Write down the issue (for example, where is the lump or bump located?).
● Put your dog in the car if he is nervous and you are dealing with reception (book in, payments for instance).
● Allow your dog to wander around on an extending lead.
● Allow your dog to approach other dogs (another dog may be nervous or ill).
● Allow your dog to approach a cat box (this can terrify the trapped cat).
● Reprimand your dog (he may already be anxious).
● Appear over-anxious yourself (try and speak happily to your dog).
● Talk or stroke your dog when the vet is using the stethoscope (the vet needs to listen carefully).
● Drag your dog if he is anxious (this is stressful and a dog will instinctively pull the other way).
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