Helicopter Sheltie owner alert

[woof]

I have two peas in a pod Shelties they have been together since "in utero"- they are brother and sister -- they have never been apart and are two peas in a pod they do everything together, go to the vet, go to get groomed etc. I know how Shelties react when one disappears and sooooo here is my question--again helicopter Sheltie owner alert. Both have to have dental work done--bad parent did not get the backmost molars- and it will be done on two separate days and will be an all day thing. So here is my question: would it be better on the stay at home Sheltie if I also took them both to the vet to drop off the one dog and then when I pick them up or would it be better to just leave with the dental scrapping victim and let the other wonder what happened? My reasoning was that since they have both been to the vet maybe the stay at home would kind of "know" where his/her bff was at some level-- or are the blades on my helicopter just turning too fast??

 

[Sharon7]

SInce most pups hate going to the vet period I would leave the other one home. Maybe in a crate if you're worried they will act out if anxious.

 

[Calliesmom]

at my old vet's office, I always took 2- the one getting something done and the moral support dog. both got treats while there so they didn't hate going to the vet.
at the new vet's office, the waiting area is smaller so I don't always take the moral support dog

 

[Ron Atkinson]

Personally I would take both to the dropoff for morale support. Then take the non patient out for an adventure something special and fun before going home. Idea is spending quality one on one time before going home making it fun for them. Repeat the next day.

 

[Ann]

I couldn't decide which I'd do but I really like Ron's suggstion! Make it fun for the non-patient pup, great idea!

 

[Piper's mom]

I am thinking along the same line as Ron as well. If they were that connected I’d probably bring them both…if I had someone with me. If I was alone and depending on how behaved (or not) the dogs are I may leave the one at home. Whatever you do remember that the other dog will get over it quickly when the dog getting the treatment comes home.
Blueberry HATES it when I take one dog out…when the other dog comes back shes all over them but she gets over it quickly.

 

[Sandy in CT]

I would bring the support dog to the drop off. I think it would be much more relaxing to the dental dog if everything appeared as normal. Yes, vet visits are stressful, but I think it would be UBER stressful to dental dog if they realized 'hey, not only am I only, but I am going to the VET alone!'. I always bring both, not that I have done a dental before, but even when Deacon had to be left for a mouth inspection after eating a wooden spoon (he required sedation, btw) I brought both because I knew it would be terrifying to him alone. It took weeks, btw, for him to forgive me for leaving him at the vet. I often bring Gizmo along as well, I wouldn't for sick stuff cuz it's tough to carry a big cat in a carrier and control 2 dogs, but for wellness visits I feel it is good for all of them.