I know that whenever my dogs need something done that might be uncomfortable - to just let the vet take her, do it, get it over with, and then bring her back to me.
Just like children, dogs are a lot worse when their owners are there.
I know in an x-ray office where I worked, we occasionally had to use an IV with a child. More often than not, with their mothers there, they screamed and cried and really carried on. More than once the doctor suggested that the mother wait outside the door - and usually the child settled down and behaved much better. I guess they realized that they had no one to complain to. (Don't we all know that children are worse when their mothers are around - dogs are sometimes also.)
I'd rather let the vet take care of my dog and do what he needs to do quickly. Then, I can take my pup home and spoil him to death!
I think sometimes dogs can sense their owners nervousness when things are being done - and this makes them even more fearful. I am always amazed at how much my vet can get done with my pup and how quickly he can do it....and how my little pup almost just lets him do whatever he wants. I know sometimes when I try to do the same things - my dog carries on like he is being killed - and it takes me three times as long. Example - my vet can get my dog to swallow three pills and pull the hair out of his ears in about 5 seconds. Amazing!
Carol Jean
Carol Jean |