Vets Rule!

This post is not for you owners, but for your dogs! Make them read this. I see a huge problem in the dog world, and it needs to be solved!

Dogs: Why do you hate the vet? This place is freaking awesome! You walk in, and immediately, everyone starts saying how cute you are. People pet you. Other dogs stare at you with jealousy in their eyes (OK, that's mainly specific to when I enter since I'm so awesome, but you get the idea). Then, you go back to this room, you may have to do one or two uncomfortable things that only last a second and then you leave. And guess what happens: Mom buys you a hamburger or chicken sandwich. Seriously! It's awesome!

What? You don't get a hamburger? OK, put your owner back on the blog now.

Hi, owners! Let me get this straight. You don't take your dog out for a hamburger after the vet? What about his favorite treats? Do you bring those? Come on now. How do you expect your dog to love the vet if you don't make it fun for him/her?

If you have a dog who is afraid of the vet, don't forget to take your dog to the vet occasionally where he or she just walks in and gets to experience all the good parts (vet techs saying how cute she is, treats) and then leave. Maybe she stands on the scale. But that's it. Make the vet a place he/she starts looking forward to!

If your vet doesn't encourage this practice, you may be at the wrong place. Be sure that both you and your dog feel comfortable with your vet. I mean, you want someone you can trust, just like with your own doctors.

It's so easy to make the vet a fun place to go. Give it a try. It will certainly make your lives easier when you don't have to carry your shaking dog into a place they clearly fear. Training should be fun. Make the vet fun too.

Love, Chubbs