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Originally Posted by gemy 
I am not sure Brit, but would it be too much to take him there, on the way to something else exciting to do? And have the receptionist ooh and aah over him and give him a treat, and then you leave? |
This is exactly how we always handled vet-nervous dogs and the vets' offices were always helpful and some would even carry a dog into the back and right out again if they weren't too busy at the time. Treats would help if the dog wasn't too nervous to accept them. It really does make a difference with most dogs to have some visits that are quick and practically stressless and then back out and away. Once or twice with panicked dogs, I'd just drive up, get out with the dog in my arms or carrier and carry him up and down the sidewalk and back into the car and then we'd leave without even going in before ever even entering the clinic for the quick run-through.