Introducing a collar, harness, and leash with patience and encouragement helps create a confident, cooperative partner. This process is not just about gear. It is about communication, trust, and creating a positive association with handling and exploration.

A positive first experience can make future visits easier, while a stressful one can stick in your puppy's memory for a long time. Puppies are incredibly impressionable in these early weeks. If they leave the vet feeling safe and supported, that memory will shape how they approach medical care in the future.