My goodness....what an adventure! That was yesterday, i'm still recovering!
I left the house 40 minutes before the appointment, even when i know we are only 10 minutes away. 
I wanted to be there early, if only to give me a chance to calm the dogs down before we walked in. I don't think they are scared of the vet's office; it's just that we don't do it often and it is an EVENT!
I wanted to be there early, if only to give me a chance to calm the dogs down before we walked in. I don't think they are scared of the vet's office; it's just that we don't do it often and it is an EVENT!
We walked in, introduced ourselves and went in to get weighed. 
( Not me , you in the Peanut Gallery- the dogs! you'd know what the "we" figure of speech was if you were a mom). I was so happy and proud , no howling, no jumping on the counter, no kiss-kiss with the young receptionist ; they behaved so well . I am comparing to last year when they yelped and barked the whole time we were waiting ~this time, they both sat on my command , at my feet one on each side of me like 
bookends , and greeted everyone who walked by very gently - even a great Dane that looked to be the size of a small horse!!!... and then we were let into Exam Room 2. It was all good until the vet came in and Bella (my 4-year old female) proceeded to endear herself to the Doctor to get treats... How she remembered from a year ago? I have no idea but she did! Anyhow... it was hilarious because it took 3 of us to hang on to Bella while she got her shots!! She is SO strong! There was dog hair flying everywhere, kiss-kisses to everyone within tongue range and worried looks from Nicky who was wondering what we were doing to his poor little sister!!
( Not me , you in the Peanut Gallery- the dogs! you'd know what the "we" figure of speech was if you were a mom). I was so happy and proud , no howling, no jumping on the counter, no kiss-kiss with the young receptionist ; they behaved so well . I am comparing to last year when they yelped and barked the whole time we were waiting ~this time, they both sat on my command , at my feet one on each side of me like 
bookends , and greeted everyone who walked by very gently - even a great Dane that looked to be the size of a small horse!!!... and then we were let into Exam Room 2. It was all good until the vet came in and Bella (my 4-year old female) proceeded to endear herself to the Doctor to get treats... How she remembered from a year ago? I have no idea but she did! Anyhow... it was hilarious because it took 3 of us to hang on to Bella while she got her shots!! She is SO strong! There was dog hair flying everywhere, kiss-kisses to everyone within tongue range and worried looks from Nicky who was wondering what we were doing to his poor little sister!!
BUT, I was smart this time: (read: "been there, done that!" ) So, i sat on the floor right away so she would not knock me down in her exuberance, as she did last year... it was hilarious - some innocent bystander should have been there with a camcorder ... the video clip of this event would have gone viral on YouTube, i'm certain. Nicky, the gentle-dog that he is, behaved wonderfully and got his shots and his treats without any fuss. We came home 2 hours later and all had a nap~ I’m probably the only one who needed it ~ other than the vet, that is! 
So now, it's time for our walk. i was a bit worried that they would not have the energy - 2 of their shots where in their hind-quarters... i should know better – you would think these guys are on Red Bull full-time! So, here we go, shedding hair somewhere else than in the house ~ for an hour- anyway!
Salut to my faithful peoples- sorry it's taken me so long to get over my writer's block!
"Been There, Done That " = "Fool Me Once, Shame on You; Fool Me Twice, Shame on Me"
"Been There, Done That " = "Fool Me Once, Shame on You; Fool Me Twice, Shame on Me"
Better Be a Little “S” than a Little Less!
Are you going to bring your dogs with you when you go for your own annual check-up? Maybe they can help your doctor this time!!! ;)
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Good idea!!! To hold me down - in case he wants to give ME a shot!!! Treats won't work for me.
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