El fear of the vet It is very common in dogs, even reacting aggressively when arriving at the clinic. In these situations, even a routine check-up can turn into hell. Ending this problem is not easy, but we can do it with perseverance and a few tricks.
To begin with, it is important that the dog is not full of energy at the time of the veterinary visit. It is highly recommended to do have a good time beforehand so that you can calm down and thereby reduce your anxiety. The journey is also essential. If the animal gets more nervous in the car, it is best if we walk.
As in most of the behavior problems that our furry can suffer, positive reinforcement will be our great ally. With prizes and caresses we will make him associate the veterinary clinic with something positive. We can, for example, give him a treat as soon as he enters the center, when he sits in the waiting room, and of course, as soon as he establishes contact with the professional. It is convenient that he is the one who offers the prizes to the dog.
We too must keep calm, without ever shouting or raising his voice. And it is that dogs are easily infected with our energy, so the ideal is to be firm and calm. On the other hand, the veterinarian You should also convey confidence to the animal, using a soft tone of voice and kind words.
Something that will be of great help is doing frequent visits to the clinic just to say hello, without the need for the expert to examine the animal. This way you will see that going to the vet does not always mean discomfort or pain, but it can also be a friendly place where you receive love and fun.
Finally, sometimes the intervention of a dog trainer. We are talking about extreme cases in which the anxiety of the animal is very high and can damage the health of the animal.