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EPISODE · Aug 9, 2026 · 34 MIN

Vet Visits Without the Meltdown

from Beyond the Bark: The Podcast for Owners of Dogs with Big Feelings! · host Helena Woodfield ABTC-CAB

Series 2 opens with the vet's: one of the hardest places for a reactive dog, where lost control, lost distance, and unfamiliar hands collide all at once. I breaks down why vet visits trigger such big reactions, then shares practical tools to make them easier: consent-based handling through the Bucket Game, teaching a portable safe spot via stationing, proper muzzle conditioning, honest conversations about calming aids and medication, and scripts for advocating with vet staff both in the waiting room and during the exam itself. If you need support with your dog I'm also asking you to join the wait list for my upcoming sprint which will teach you how to make good informed choices for your dog so that you know how to: Reward themGet them out of reactionsKnow when to adapt and how to walk your dog!https://hels4dogs.myflodesk.com/vi69kcki3o

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