Sometimes taking your dog to local vet clinics in your area can be challenging, especially if you have a dog that is not fond of going to the vet, but you can take a few simple steps to make the experience of visiting local vet clinics a little bit better for your dog.

• Make sure your dog is leashed when taking your dog to local vet clinics. This is for their safety and for the safety of other dogs that may also be there. It also a good idea to make that your dog is on a short leash, so that you have better control and they are always close by.
• When taking your dog to local vet clinics, make sure that you bring some of your dog’s favorite treats. This might make them feel more comfortable, or you can use it as distraction.
• Try not to baby your dog too much when you are visiting local vet clinics. This might make your dog even more nervous, and they may become protective.
• Try taking your dog to local vet clinics just for the fun of it once in a while. This approach might help your dog to see that sometimes it’s fun to visit local vet clinics, and they don’t always get poked and prodded when there. If you are going to try taking your dog to local vet clinics just for fun, make sure you call those local vet clinics ahead of time and ask them what time is best to do this. Most of the time, it’s better to take your dog to visit when the local vet clinics have few clients.

Your dog will be visiting local vet clinics for most of their life, so these tips might make your dog feel a little more relaxed on their visits.