I have just got back from the vets with my darft as a brush hound! Am I the only one who's dog can't wait to get into the vets, is all over the vet like a rash, but then simply refusses (in the nicest possible way however) to co-operate when the examination is needed to be done. He nearly swallowed the theamometer today by jumping about, (she had to eventually try to insert it while he was sat down). And only while having his belly filled with treats, treats and even more treats by me, was she able to give him his yearly booster. As soon as the trial was over he is back to kissing the vet and was all keen and eager again. My vet is brilliant I couldn't ask for better. And upon leaving she grins and says, "See you in July for his kennel cough vacine!" Knowing that this particular vacination is always such a palarvour with him. Please reasure me that I am not the only owner with a right whossy dog.

You are not alone my 5 year old yellow lab is the same and has been like it since he was a pup

My pup Oliver loves going to the vets, he drags me up the steps to the door and lets the vet do what he likes to him, he's got a tiny ulcer in his eye from a stratch so we have to go several times a week to have it checked, but take him training and he backs off. Will have to suggest my vet becomes a judge I think.

Thanks for your replies. Doesn't dogs behaviour baffle you sometimes. At home you can do what you like, when you like with our four legged companions, and if obedience shows were held in our own back gardens then we'd all be winners. And aren't we all be able to give our dogs a thorough inspection at home with know trouble. But take them out or put them someway different and they show you up dreadfully, (hold on, that sounds just like my children!!!).
How many of us have dogs that behave like perfect little pooches in training classes or about the house and then insist on pulling your arm out of its socket when you walk down the road. Who come back to you straight away in lessons but would rather go and investigate what the dog on the other side of the field is doing than listen to you or indulge in your pocket full of treats. But then they wag their tails and look at you with those big trusting eyes and don't we all just think, "ah you daft old mut!" Aren't dogs lovely.