Yup, I agree with slick.....catch them when they aren't on guard! Also, have a heart to heart with Ozzy, explain that the meds do him good, etc, and do it with lots of kissys.

When I give Lucky his meds, 3 times a day, we go in the bathroom together, close the door, he sits on the toliet (lid closed! ) and I make him sit, and I get behind him, put the back of his head against my chest, open his mouth with my left hand and shove the pill popper down his throat with the pills. Then he gets lots of kissys both before, during and after the pills. Also tell him how good he is, even tell him he is going to get a treat (that always perks him up) and praise him for being good. He gets 2 pills at every pilling (3 x day) and yes, sometimes he runs when I call him, but he knows.....also try to give the meds at the same time every day. Make it a routine, and eventually you both will get use to it.

Don't get frustrated, it shows and then he knows it and will react. This will make it harder on both of you. I talk to him during the entire process, it takes him mind off of what we are going to do.

Good luck, and I'm glad to hear that he is doing better, now if only Bassett will get better!!