When i take my 6yr old King Charles Spaniel runs in the car she gets VERY exctied and yelps the whole way there!! she sounds as though she is being punched and won't stop whinging and yelping which makes me dread taking her anywhere. I have tried feeding her treats and once she finished a whole bag of doggy chocolate during the whole journey. This actually worked as it kept her mind off the ride but i would like to be able to take her on runs with me alone and not always have to ask someone along just to hold her as she jumps all over the car also. Any suggestions on how to stop her from doing this? Does this sound as though she is scared or excited? I'm not sure... It can be very embarrassing when we reach our destination ie; the beach as everyone hears her and stares at us :-(
2006-12-28 02:08:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
better to use a crate so she feels secure.. .make sure you seatbuckle the crate.. start with short trips in the car and come home... lengthen the trips until you no longer hear her whine. my female papillon looks forward to going with me as soon as I bring out the "bye-bye crate"... be patient, it may take a while for you to calm her anxiety. And stop feeding her treats.. you are only reinforcing her "bad" behavior. be the "pack leader" and when she starts to whine, (if you decide NOT to use a crate), get her out of the car, make her sit/stay until she calms down and then try again... no treats until you either get to your destination or home again.
2006-12-28 02:11:59 · answer #1 · answered by tampico 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Carte her in the car and give her some type of a chew toy int the crate.
Take her out and get into the car and drive for a few minutes and then return home. Make the times vary and the destinations vary also. If she gets in the car and always ends up the same place that can cause them to learn each car ride I go to the vet or groomer or where ever you take her. Change the routine so she has nothing happen to her at all other than a ride in the car.
With some time and paitence most dogs learn to ride in the car fairly well.
2006-12-28 02:23:42 · answer #2 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely put her in a crate while in the car! It might not stop the yelping, but I have a feeling if she can't see all the motion outside and feels safely enclosed she might calm down. you could give her a chew bone or something she really really loves while she is in there to make it fun. you had the right idea giving her treats to distract her, but it just isn't practical if you are travelling just the two of you. the crate will also save you from having to bring along someone to hold her!
2006-12-28 02:15:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't mind getting your car dirty, you could try those Kong toys where you can put a treat in the middle & the dog has to work to get it out. They work with treats, peanut butter, dog food, whatever.
If you do mind (and I don't blame you!), maybe you could try restrianing her with some kind of actual dog-restraining-thing. They have dog seatbelts, dog crates, and a whole bunch of stuff. If the problem is that she's anxious, this may solve that by giving her something familiar to return to. Which reminds me- have you ever tried putting a familiar toy or blanket in the car with her?
Good luck!
2006-12-28 02:22:49 · answer #4 · answered by K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she is just letting everyone no she is there. try a bark collar and when you return home take off the collar and give her a treat , then take her for a ride with the collar beside you, if she barks pull over and put the collar back on . repeat until she gets it right . this might take 10 or 15 times,remember she is 6 years old ,but you can teach a dog new tricks. good luck (:>)))
2006-12-28 02:23:20 · answer #5 · answered by gene53107 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well to restrain her just use a doggie seatbelt, that is what I do for my dog to stop him from stepping on my baby. As for being over excited *lol* nothing seems to work.
Of course your dog is small enough that you could crate them in the car as well. Maybe throw a blanket over the crate so they can't see.
2006-12-28 02:19:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she's excited. One of my dogs starts screeching whenever we're arriving at a place she knows and likes.
Travelling in a crate will keep her from jumping all over the car. It's safer for her too.
The noise you can't do too much about.
2006-12-28 02:13:52 · answer #7 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Maybe give her a raw hide or pig ear while in the car to keep her occupied?
2006-12-28 02:10:34 · answer #8 · answered by KJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like anxiety to me. shes overwhelmed. try finding a local training facility and talk with a professional trainer for tips.... good luck and have a great day!!
2006-12-28 02:11:33 · answer #9 · answered by tangela 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to calm her with a toy or pet her to calm her down.
2006-12-28 02:15:38 · answer #10 · answered by schneider_5681 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋