Off to the Vet

Today Nessie visited the Vet for her 12-week DHLPP shot. On the scale she registered 17.2#!! She was very excited to see a Boxer and another dog, but since she may not be fully immunized yet, visiting them was not an option. While we waited for the doctor, Nessie practiced her table manners and position changes - "sit", "down" and "stand". She also allowed Dr. B. to see her teeth, eyes, and ears. I like to put a word to these exams so the poor dog isn't being prodded around without knowing what is going on. I start early to name things that I might do ("nails", "ears", etc) and make sure it's a good experience with a treat! This makes it so much easier to do necessary things like clean their ears, clip or grind their nails, wipe muddy paws and brush their teeth as they grow. Who wants to wrestle with a 75# dog to clip nails!?!