Necessity Made Fun There is no way around it. Puppies and dogs need to visit the veterinarian. And, for certain pups, visit the groomer as well. The process can be quite stressful—on both ends of the leash! “Oh boy, it’s that time of year again. Vaccinations. UGH!” “Our dog needs a good grooming. But just getting through the door is …
Visiting the groomer or vet can be a tense experience for both the guardian and the dog, especially if the environment has stressful associations and outcomes. At my training facility in Chicago, our Ready…Set…for Groomer and Vet! program integrates fun games into group sessions, and then brings the activities and behaviors next door to a veterinarian office, where we also …
Clipping, snipping, brushing, poking… Pets have to tolerate not-so-pleasant procedures during grooming or veterinary care. But it’s hard to convince a feisty Fido that it’s great fun to be held down while the vet puts drops in his ears! On your own at home, without the benefit of practiced technique and extra pairs of hands, a task like that can …
