What Every Veterinarian Wants You to Master
Prepared Owners + Polite Dogs = Happy Outcome

From the Book, "Hidden Secrets Behind Dog Training."
(A Game-Changer in Dog Psychology!)

It’s time to put others to shame, or at the very least, make them jealous by having the most well-mannered dog in the hospital. Whether your pooch gets scared, unruly, or aggressive with ANY vet, applying these tips will make all the difference. Best of all, you can start putting them to work as soon as TODAY

 

If You Are Planning to:

Get a better control of your dog at the pet clinic
Manage his anxiety or aggression toward the hospital’s staff
Eliminate or reduce the need for your dog to be muzzled or tranquilized
Or your dog loves the doctor and couldn’t care less about their procedures. And you want to keep it that way, you'll love this section!

Believe it or not, I didn’t find much on this topic. So I decided to use all the wisdom of my vet friends, nurses, vet technicians and receptionists. My goal was to gather all the reasons why most dogs behaved like perfect angels, yet some acted like psycho dogs toward the poor doctors and the rest of the staff. You’ll be surprised by how great a role you actually play in this part of your dog’s behavior.

Okay, let’s wake up and smell the coffee! Your dog is smart enough to know better that a trip to any pet hospital is no picnic.

Nobody Takes Their Dog to the Vet For Fun. We Do So For:

• Vaccinations
• Spaying and neutering
• Diagnosis and treatment of a possible virus or infection
• Minor or major surgeries
• Receiving or removing stitches
• Boarding for days or just a few hours
• Dental cleaning or nail clipping
• Emergency care

Face it; even a routine checkup starts with that cold thermometer! Any of the above reasons is more than enough to stress out all dogs, or at the very least, make them feel a bit uncomfortable. And when I say stress, I am not just referring to physical stress, but also emotional and psychological for the dog and the owners.

Impress the Vet by Letting These Tips Do its Magic:

• Be patient, respectful and cooperative. The veterinarians and their team are on your side and trying to be helpful. In fact, they honestly appreciate your business and will go out of their way to put your mind at ease any way they can. This is just a fact!

• You probably played doctor as a child. If not, it’s time you play one. Prepare your pooch for the vet’s exams from your home first. Check inside your dog’s ears, inside his mouth, and play with his toes and paws while you hold and massage him all over. Don’t forget to check under the tail.

• Purchase a thermometer. I’m serious! (No need to actually look for a doggie thermometer. The one for humans will do.) The idea is to start playing vet at home. Think about it. If your dog won’t even let YOU take his temperature, why would he let a bunch of strangers in some strange place do it? Start giving those treats as you play doctor. (Yes, you can use treats for this.)

• With your vet’s prior approval, bring your dog inside the clinic WITHOUT making an actual appointment. It’s crucial that you call in advance to make sure they are not too busy that day. Once you bring your dog inside, ask the receptionist to let you sit in a room for a few minutes. (You don’t even need to bother the doctor for this.) On your way out, have your vet and his colleagues give your dog treats, and only then, leave with your pooch. This routine will soon teach your doggie that not every visit has to be an unpleasant experience.

• Don’t forget to bring in your own goodies and hand them to the front desk receptionists, nurses and your vet so your dog takes those yummy treats from everyone. I especially recommend this if your dog happens to be nervous or acts a bit protective. Your goal should be to get your dog so excited that the minute he steps inside the clinic, he starts drooling, sniffing, wagging his tail and begging everyone for delicious treats. I want your dog to think, “Wow, I only get this kind of treatment when they bring me here. This is fun!” Again, the only ones handing out treats should be the veterinarian and her staff.

• To get even better and faster results, DO NOT feed your dog that day. Most dogs prefer soft and moist treats to dry and crunchy ones. In fact, you’ll soon notice that the softer the treats, the more your dog will love you for taking him there.

• Dogs love cheese, beef jerky, and cut up hot dogs. You think? But it’s best to stick with dog treats instead of people food. Try beef jerky treat and dried liver. Make sure you cut them into very small pieces. Now for the most important step: No matter how much your dog throws himself at you, sniffing and nudging your hands, your pockets, whimpering or even barking and performing some of his cutest tricks, DO NOT give in. As Cesar would say, “Stay calm and assertive.” You’ll soon notice that all of your hard work will pay off.

• This process will definitely go much smoother if your dog has some obedience training! Nothing is more frustrating than a dog dragging you all over the place and not settling down. After all, how can you stay calm when your dog is ignoring all of your commands, barking, whimpering or growling the entire time you are holding tightly to his leash?

• Make sure that you desensitize your pooch to dogs and cats. If your dog is trying to attack, bark, or constantly pull you toward people, you need to get him properly “distraction-proofed.” Having a solid foundation from home and around your neighborhood is crucial. Be reasonable. Can you get your dog to obey basic commands such as Sit, Stay, Down, Leave it, Be Nice or just respond to a simple “NO”? If not, how are you going to pull it off at the vet’s office?

• Keep an eye on your dog as well as other dogs in the waiting room. Think of it as driving. You might consider yourself as one of the best drivers in town, but any bozo could still end up giving you whiplash.

• It’s not fair to hold your dog’s leash in panic, anticipating some sort of disaster when your dog is not even acting up. In fact, by constantly reminding your dog to behave, you are actually sending the wrong message not only to your dog, but also to every dog inside the pet hospital. Bottom line, you’ll come across as an erratic and inexperienced dog owner.

• As soon as you see your dog calming down, praise him lavishly. But if you notice the second you stop the praise, he starts misbehaving again, skip the praise part altogether. Just focus on your verbal commands and your leash corrections instead. (All a leash correction is a quick tug followed by a firm “NO”! Your timing plays a significant factor here. Once your dog responds, start praising him again.)

• There are so many training tools out there to control your dog’s pulling, lunging, growling, biting and barking. Try them all to see which ones control your dog the best. As long as you are using the tool correctly and safely, that’s all that really matters.

The Biggest Myth About Spaying & Neutering Your Dog

I know some of you will not like or even believe what I’m about to say here, but try to read it with an open mind to see if it makes any sense to you.

You see, if you really want a much calmer, healthier and more manageable dog, altering it is one of the best things you can do. In other words, leave breeding to real breeders. And I am not talking about hobby breeders, but actual reputable ones who breed dogs professionally. Here’s an eyebrow-raising-

FACT: Dogs that aren’t spayed or neutered usually turn out feisty, dominant and are a bit unpredictable. From experience, I’ve found these dogs to challenge other dogs and their owners. The males and sometimes, the females, mark and urinate on anything they can get to. In mating season, these dogs bolt out the door or escape from the yard the first chance they get.

Sometimes another dog will find a way to get into your yard. Who can blame them? They are only following the laws of nature. Did you know that dogs can smell a female dog in heat from up to three miles away? You’d be much better off getting a puppy from a qualified breeder than going through the hassle of breeding the dog yourself.

Besides, breeding isn’t as easy as you think. Look, I know dogs and I also know people. Most of you are just too busy to set aside a few hours to look around, call around, and search the web, let alone actually make the time to meet face-to-face with potential candidates. Trust me; finding the right breeder, the right bitch, or that stud muffin is a long process. (I totally forgot. Stud muffin was my nickname in high school. Nowadays, I just look like a muffin.)

And some dogs aren’t even interested in mating. It’s funny when you actually think about it: You just want the dogs to get it on, but the other one just can’t wait to kill his date. There you go. Happy breeding! Folks, there are millions of dogs in this world that are being euthanized due to overpopulation. Please don’t bring in any more than we can handle.

What to Do with Psycho Dogs???

If your dog is far more difficult to control and downright vicious, or bites out of fear, try the following in addition to everything I mentioned above.

• Don’t just walk in with a dog that wants to attack anything that moves. Unless it is an emergency, be smart about this and notify your vet and the staff about your situation far in advance. They might have to make some special arrangements for you and Cujo.

• Board your dog at the hospital for only a few hours and return with new toys and yummy treats. It helps to leave some of your dog’s favorite toys or treats with your dog when you leave. Things such as a pig’s ear, his favorite toy or a tug rope will do just fine. But don’t be surprised if you notice that your dog hasn’t even touched any of them. Trust me; you are still making progress here. You just don’t know it yet. After all, when was the last time you took your dog to ANY pet hospital and nothing bad ever happened?

If you own more than one dog, and as long as they get along fine, board the second one in the space next to it. If the pens and cages are large enough, pay extra to board them both in the same kennel. Ironically, most dogs only get into serious fights in the presence of their owner.

• To get your dog used to wearing a muzzle, start walking it with a head halter like a Halti (which looks very similar to a horse halter). This is the closest thing to putting a real muzzle on your dog. There are many head halters on the market. Personally, I prefer the AKC Petmate Padded Halter. I like it better than the Gentle Leader or the Halti since it comes with padded straps. These features help keep the strap from cutting into your dog’s skin. The Comfort Trainer head halter, designed by Miriam Fields-Babineau, isn’t bad either, since it comes with no inside seams.

I’ve noticed that the dogs that are walked with Gentle Leader or a Halti type head halters, often have a mark or even a scar from the strap over their snout. What's worse is even when you stop using this tool, the scar rarely goes away.

• Most dogs naturally resist wearing a muzzle. This is why it’s smart to introduce it gradually. Here’s the step-by-step process: Start with a cloth muzzle. Then place some tasty treats inside the muzzle, and let your dog eat them right from the inside. You can try rubbing some peanut butter inside the muzzle. (Oh, dogs also kill for that processed cheese spread.) Again, just squeeze some from the inside of the muzzle and have your dog lick it off—WITHOUT actually strapping it on.

Now, if your dog manages to rip off the cloth muzzle by clawing it with his nails, look for a basket muzzle. Unfortunately, the majority of pet stores don’t carry strong muzzles. This is why you may want to search online or try pet catalogs. (I have purchased both wire and strong leather muzzles from several online stores. Two websites that come to mind are www.fordogtrainers.com and www.prodogz.com.)

What’s great about doggie bacon strips and beef jerky is they can easily fit through the hole of most muzzles. Hold the muzzle in front of your dog’s nose and let him take the bacon strips from the INSIDE. After you give your dog takes a few, put the muzzle away. Remember, this is a process that takes time. So every time the muzzle comes out, so should the treats. Repeat these steps a few times and then strap the muzzle on your dog and leave it on for at least ten to twenty minutes.

Expect your dog to fight, whine, whimper, or even act sad or possessed as if he’s trying to fight demons out of him. The more spoiled and the more stubborn your dog is, the more he’ll put on a good fight. In fact, most dogs act as if they are being killed. Again, DO NOT let your pooch trick you into taking it off. If you do this, your dog wins and the next time this entire process will be ten times more difficult.

Act calm and stay focused. The second you notice your dog settling down, panting heavily, pet and praise your dog, but DO NOT take off the muzzle. Sorry, not yet. You should leave it on for one more hour or so. It’s best to remove it only your dog totally gives up.

Please don't bring in your dog if you aren’t strong enough to handle him. This also applies to those owners with bad back, bad shoulder, bad knee, arthritis, tendonitis, carpal tunnel, or any other physical limitations. It's just smart and safe to ask someone else for help. This is just common sense, but you’d be surprised how many folks ignore this. (After all, that’s the problem with common sense, it’s NOT very common!)

If your dog manages to get the muzzle off his face, get a smaller size or tighten the strap to better secure it. You can easily solve this problem by punching a few extra holes in the strap or by putting a pin facing outward through the clip. Sometimes placing a “diaper pin” through the clip where you adjust the strap will keep it from moving.

Now, if you cannot even touch your dog’s collar without losing a finger, that’s when I recommend asking the doctor what she/he would recommend to actually sedate your dog.

Still NOT Seeing Much Progress?
See Which of These Describe Your Situation:

1. You are clearly NOT in charge and your dog knows it. Let’s face it; you can’t all of a sudden start calling the shots in front of a bunch of strangers with white coats when your dog is used to running your life 24/7. “King of the Castle” at your home also means “King of the Castle” at the vet’s office. (Look at it this way. If your spouse is the one in charge at home, what makes you think he or she won’t boss you around anywhere else?)

2. Your training technique and leadership need improvement. Don’t act like some big shot dog trainer at the hospital's waiting room when you can’t or won’t even bother to make your dog obey basic commands at home or in your yard first.

3. Find out which training tool REALLY works on your dog. Keep in mind, this tool needs to stop or at least control your dog around different people and different dogs. Sometimes dogs become accustomed to a certain tool and can lose its effect altogether. It could also be that your dog has outgrown the tool and you need to get a larger size or make it tighter. Whenever you try a new tool, it’s wise to always start with little or no distractions.

4. You really are doing everything correctly and even have the right training tool, but your dog is just too stubborn, too dominant, too strong and maybe even too aggressive for you to do it all by yourself. If this is the case, get help from a professional who deals with dominant and aggressive dogs on a regular basis.
(A typical trainer who teaches typical classes won’t typically accept your case.)

Why No Veterinarian Ever Told Me About Any of This?

Some have, but most just don’t have the time to explain it all—certainly not in such detail. What inspired me to write this chapter wasn’t to become popular among vets, but to help pet owners become a part of the solution.

The idea is to take charge and not put up with an unruly dog or, even worse, make ridiculous excuses for his unacceptable behavior. Once you actually master these, you’ll become one of the vet's favorite clients. Hey, having a “role model dog” may even get you a last-minute walk-in appointment. Now, I said may. So don’t get your hopes up too high. And if your dog keeps acting like a maniac, and you do nothing about it, you could be banned from that pet hospital permanently.

As I mentioned earlier, most vets are on your side and want your business. Take it from another business owner: The beauty of being your own boss is that you don’t have to put up with pet owners who never acknowledge that they have a “problem dog”! It’s even more frustrating when they plain refuse to follow any constructive criticism. If that’s the case, we respectfully refuse their dog AND their money. Nobody needs business THAT bad. I know I certainly don’t!

Now You Have a Choice: You can hold your head in shame or avoid making eye contact every time the poor vet and nurses wrestle with your dog. Or, you take control of the situation by applying these proven, natural and humane secrets. The choice is yours!

Written by Master Trainer and Author, Kevin "The Dog Prodigy"

Taken from Kevin's Book, "Hidden Secrets Behind Dog Training"

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Master Dog Trainer / Author

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