My Rapish has quite a large wound, which is being treated and I must take her to the local center to get checked up. The issue is that she HATES going. I’ve tried to explain to her that this is for her own benefit and I’ve even had a nurse visit my home hoping that she’ll be more comfortable there, but nothing seems to calm her. She’s now started thinking of me as the devil and I fear she is going to start hating me, though I’m trying to help! How am I supposed to gain/regain her trust?

Cases where a pokémon’s life may be threatened are the only sorts where I recommend forcing a pokémon to do something it doesn’t want to do. Your pokémon’s well being is your top priority as a trainer, so even if she’s protesting, you really should get her the medical attention she needs.

With that disclaimer out of the way, it’s understandable that your pokémon refuses to get help. Pokémon centers can sometimes be hectic, frightening places for pokémon, and even if a trainer offers comfort and reassurance during the visit, pokémon can sometimes be resentful afterwards. To counter the stress and trauma of the situation, try giving her treats before going to the center, reassuring her that it’s for the best, and possibly having another pokémon sedate your rapidash with Sing.

Regaining her trust, then, should begin when she’s released. Ensure that her space is comfortable and full of her favorite things, and be sure that you have plenty of her favorite foods. Stockpile her favorite berries and consider making pokéblocks, poffins, or poké puffs from them, as some pokémon respond better to these forms of treats. Spend plenty of time with her (even if she seems hostile to you) and do your best to follow Nurse Joy’s directions for care.

Once she recovers, allow her to see that she’s far better of having gotten treatment than letting the wound go, but go back to your normal training routine as quickly as possible. Apologize to her for forcing her through treatment as well—pokémon can understand a simple “I’m sorry,” after all.

Essentially, as contradictory as it might seem to say this, the best way to rebuild your relationship is by spending time helping her and taking care of her. As she recovers, she’ll realize that you had your best intentions at heart and, eventually, forgive you.