A letter from a client of Veterinary Member Dr. Sally Foote

Clyde's Trip to the Hospital

Clyde is my 8 year old Westie who absolutely loves to go visit Dr. Foote's office in Tuscola. They have always rewarded him with positive attention and of course COOKIES! Even with all his experiences at the office, which consisted of blood tests, X-rays, boarding, shots, body cavity examinations, he still loves to go inside her office even if we are just walking past. Stubborn as he is, Clyde will come to a complete stop and I practically have to drag him past the office so we can finish our walk.

Well anyway, he became very ill this past summer and I had to take him to the University of Illinois Small Animal Hospital in Champaign, IL. When the student at the hospital took us into the examination room to look him over, she was really impressed how cooperative and friendly he acted. Meanwhile the whole time I'm watching Clyde stare at her pocket, throwing his head trying really hard to let her know that he wanted a cookie. He was absolutely positive that she had some cookies in her pocket and didn't understand why he wasn't getting one. It was quite funny because Anne the student had absolutely no clue that he was "stalking her pocket" or why he was so excited about getting examined. She would reach in her pocket for something and Clyde would perk right up because he just knew she was going to give him one. But poor Clyde.... he got NOTHING!

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Your recommendations of Daisy's behavior problems have been outstanding.  Many of them have made significant positive changes.

 

Our Humane Society in Indianapolis has gone to a new procedure for those who want to bring a pet to the Humane Society.  They will only accept the pet if they go through basic change behavior classes at the Humane Society.  I think that if they had your service and recommendations, there would be fewer pets being given to the Humane Society.

 

Daisy came from this Humane Society.  They offer training.  However, your service is much more extensive and since I subscribe to your library this is like learning different ways of training by just going to my computer. 

 

Thank you for your service.

 

Elizabeth

 

PS I have another dog (6 years old) who has benefited from your recommendations!