My 6 mo. old beagle HATES car rides. 1-3 times a week he goes for a ride, still hates it. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

the trick is making the car a "good experience":

take small steps helping him overcome his fear/hate:

have him jump into the parked car for treats;
feed him in the car (but don't feed him right before going somewhere if car sickness is an issue);
drive around the block to the next park and play with the dog for 15 min;

most importantly don't let him connect bad things like the vet or being left alone etc with the car, only good things like walks, food, playing etc.

i wouldn't leave him in the car either until he's really cool with it (but of course never leave a dog in a car with no windows open, just wanted to make sure about that...)

Answer 2

you ought to do a desensitization technique on weekends. First placed her interior the automobile, then get her stunning back out and pass interior. Later placed her interior the automobile, permit her stay in a 2d or 2 and get her stunning back out and pass interior. progressively boost the size interior the automobile. Later turn on the engine then turn it off and pass back in. you will discover how this works. the wonderful time to get her out of the automobile is while she calms down slightly. Are you specific she is crying because of the fact she is hating the automobile or is she purely excited to verify her acquaintances at your mom's domicile? Or is she in touch approximately you being long previous all day?

Answer 3

get him used to just staying in the car, without driving anywhere. stay next to him in the back and always try to keep him calm. do this several times until he's used to it. also, it would help if you tired him out before you go somewhere with him (nice long walk)

Answer 4

Does he have to go on the car ride??

Answer 5

When riding in a car your dog should be in a kennel.
It will be safer and he will feel safer.