How to prepare your dog for vet visits

Getting your dog used to handling is one of the most important things you can do in order to have a stress free visit to the vet for both yourself and your pet. At Penbode Vets we try our best to avoid forced restraint for procedures as maintaining the emotional health as well as the physical health of our patients is an important part of our values. In order to do this your help is required to get your pet accustomed to vet visits. Different dogs struggle with different procedures, so listed below you will find internet links to recommended videos showing you how to start training your pet to accept (if not enjoy!) certain procedures.

Kennel cough vaccination

Preparing your dog for the kennel cough vaccination parts 1&2 by The Haven Dog Centre

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfYxy1aNtbE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON57YcdLtBk

Applying ear drops

Ear Treatment Training for Dogs Long Version by Domesticated manners with Chirag Patel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_VzNv7TC9U

Muzzle training

Muzzle Training Your Dog | Blue Cross https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BjPpXer8IE

Nail clipping

Teach Your Dog To Love Nail Trims Before You Begin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPMhaO4o1AY

Teach Your Dog To Love Nail Trims Paw Handling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4e6Yo56oRI

Teach Your Dog To Love Nail Trims Introducing the Clippers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LCx3ZQu35g

Teach Your Dog To Love Nail Trims Handling + Clippers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXX9w7yHZk8

How to Trim Dog Nails with Clippers and File The Alternative Cut Line

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSDFegiX2T8

Body language

Understanding Dog Body Language Learn how to read dogs behaviour better

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bg_gGguwzg&list=PLVvendJ79rHBG7M3HzOwE0t59C71reedN