26/09/2025
Sharing a raw unedited clip.
The more I learn about dog behavior, their affect states and how vet visits can effect behavior permanently, the more I wonder why we are still doing the same old things?
How does physically restraining our puppy/dog for any shots or examinations really help us? So we get the job done but the dog starts to learn that visiting the vet sucks because I get forced into a situation I dont want to be in amd the negative emotions grow. Eventually, because everyone ignored the signs of my discomfort, I just start to bite because I dont want to be restrained and held, and then simply even stepping foot into the vets practice kick starts all these adverse feelings.
We can do better. Yes its not as easy as saying, Just train your dog. But I can promise you that the outcome of putting the work in is SO worth it. I've got Belgian Malinois, and trust me if that dog doesn't want to be held or touched at the vet, you'll know about it. But vet visits are a breeze. Why? A combination of strong genetics and putting that work in to ensure handling and management was manageable!!
Here my 5 month old puppy does a source focus exercise while the physio can touch and manipulate and measure him with absolute ease. She doesn't get bitten. I'm not sweating trying to restrain my dog- and the experience for the dog? So so positive.
Now just picture this but in the vet clinic. I'd the dog understands the context and knows the game, you can do this anymore.
So why are we stuck doing the same old things when the best option is so easy to obtain ?
Want to know how I achieved this ? Comment below and I'll consider putting a video together.
