Afraid of visiting the vet?

It's like magic - the dog somehow knows in advance that it's going to the vet and hides under the bed, goes crazy in the car and can't be calmed down?

Don't forget: the dog's behavior depends very much on your behavior. So stay calm yourself. If you expect the dog to dislike the visit to the vet, then that's exactly how it will turn out. Above all: practice the visit to the vet before the worst happens.

Introduce yourself to the vet and ask if you can just drop in for a visit. If your dog already knows the way to the vet and gets upset as soon as you get near the practice, just go for a walk around the area. Once this has become normal, go in and just sit in the waiting room. Many vets are happy to practice with you. Let the dog explore the treatment room, put him on the treatment table and give him a treat. Over time, going to the vet will become something completely normal - no need to panic!

You will make it much easier for your dog if you practice at home that the dog allows itself to be lifted onto a table, held and touched anywhere. This can be combined with grooming. The most important thing is that it is done calmly and that the dog experiences the situation as pleasant and relaxed. But don't expect everything to work out immediately. Patient practice in small steps will get you to your goal much faster than trying to force the dog and only causing it to resist.

A little patience and creativity in solving the problem will save you a lot of trouble and your dog considerable stress.