When we went in to the vet my dog sat in her carrier and trembled. What should I do for her? She wanted to nip at the vet's hand when he offered it to her--what should I do about that?

Dear Cindy,

Thanks so much for all your good answers for me concerning my adult dog and puppy who is now 8 months old. I have just finished for the first time the Dominant Dog DVD and it was so helpful--especially differentiating between corrections; for disobedience and also for inappropriate pack behavior (that was/is most of my puppy's problem).

My main question right now is; last week she was spayed and is doing really well not bothering her stitches. Next Thursday we go to have them out. When we went in to the vet (he is very nice and loves her though we hadn't been there for several months) she sat in her carrier and trembled. What should I do for her? How can I comfort her and let her know I'll take care of her without seeming like I'm condoning and giving her reason to fear. She wanted to nip at the vet's hand when he offered it to her--what should I do about that? Thanks again for answering me.

Julie
Timisoara, Romania