Confidence Clinic at Cottage Vets
Is your dog feeling anxious during vet visits? We’re here to help!
At Cottage Vets, we understand that vet visits can be a stressful experience for many dogs. That’s why we are excited to offer Confidence Clinics, specifically designed to help your dog feel more at ease in a clinical setting.
What is a Confidence Clinic?
Our Confidence Clinics provide a calm, positive environment where dogs can work through their stress or anxiety about vet visits.
This program is tailored for dogs who:
- Struggle when entering the clinic.
- Show stress when in the vet consult or reception area.
- Are fearful of clinical handling or medical equipment.
- Experience injection or needle phobia.
- Need support with muzzle training.
Using positive reinforcement and gentle handling techniques, your dog can gradually build the confidence to visit the vet without fear.
What Does the Clinic Involve?
Each session focuses on slow, steady exposure to various clinical situations that often trigger anxiety.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Step-by-Step Desensitization: We will introduce your dog to the clinic environment at their own pace, ensuring they feel comfortable every step of the way.
- Positive Reinforcement: Every positive interaction, no matter how small, will be rewarded to reinforce your dog’s bravery and build their confidence.
- Customized Handling Techniques: We will work with your dog using force-free, ethical training methods, making them feel safe and secure.
- Targeted Training: Whether it’s learning to step onto the scales calmly, relax for an injection, or wear a muzzle, we’ll focus on building the skills your dog needs.
Our goal is to make future vet visits stress-free, while improving your dog’s overall wellbeing.
Meet Your Trainer:
Hi, I’m Felicity, a certified dog trainer and behaviour consultant with a focus on ethical, force-free training.
I use research-based methods to design individualised behaviour plans that suit your dog’s unique needs.
Book Your Assessment
Each Confidence Clinic starts with a 30-minute assessment consultation for just €25.
This session will help us understand your dog’s specific challenges and develop a tailored plan to improve their comfort at the clinic.
Ready to give your dog the confidence boost they need?
Book today!
- Call us at 045 434848 to schedule an appointment.
- Or email felicity@forpaws.ie for more details.
