Many dogs are very afraid at the veterinarian and resist. This is not only uncomfortable for the affected animals and their owners, but it also complicates the examination or even jeopardizes the success of the treatment. With thoughtful medical training, originally designed for the treatment of zoo animals and successfully practiced on elephants, tigers, and others for years, the owner can take preparatory steps at home so that the dog experiences treatments more positively and participates, rather than just enduring them.