Will my dog tolerate acupuncture?

You would be amazed how well most dogs tolerate acupuncture. Some dogs are very needle sensitive. If they're very tender, then maybe acupuncture is not the best choice for them. But I would say that nine times out of 10, most dogs don't even know that we're putting the needles in. Once the needles are in place, you can just see their bodies relax, and they get very sleepy.

Most dogs tolerate it very well. As you can see here with my friend Hallie, it's just a simple stick with the needle that I put into a specific spot. Some dogs may be a little more nervous. There are even some biting dogs, and I've had to occasionally use a muzzle. We sometimes use treats as a distraction too. There are some dogs who do not tolerate it very well. I've found one or two, but 90% of my pets love acupuncture and even sometimes fall asleep during acupuncture.