I hav to take my new puppy on a long car journey tomrw, (3hrs) she is 8 weeks old, but just taking her to the vets was a big stress for her? (5mins) she has a box, and is comfortable, and she can see me, but she cries really loud and shakes like a leaf i feel really bad... i cant get out of this journey tomrw and she has to come with me, is there anything i can do to make it less stresfull for her? thanx
just wanted to add, if she can see out does that make it less stressfull 4 her?
2007-08-16 10:26:22 · 7 answers · asked by x caroline x 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
why do you put her in a box?
Get her blanket or her bed place it in the car on the front seat or let her lay on your lap.
I have a Yorkie, I've been driving with her since she was 7 weeks old. I have taken her on a 10 hour car ride. (frequent stops). She lets me know when she is ready to stop. she'll get really restless and move around a lot.
GOOD LUCK
2007-08-16 10:42:26 · answer #1 · answered by Life is Sweet 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I took my 10 week old puppy on a 2 hour drive and since I cant drive my parents drove but anyways....I layed a blanket across the whole back seat of the car and put a few toys on it, and then sat back there with my dog. You will have to stop a few times for potty breaks. And I would strongly suggest bringing something like lysol wipes to clean up any accidental messes puppy makes. You also should bring a travel water dish so that he does not get dehydrated. If you can possibly have another person drive you could then sit in back with your babyb and he would probably be much more comfortable! Just dont forget to bring him water!
Hope this helps! also what knid of dog do you have?
2007-08-16 17:38:52 · answer #2 · answered by T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dogs get in the car every time the door is open. We may drive 10 minutes or 10 hours but they would rather go than stay home. Comfort, contact and frequent stops. She'll learn really fast that traveling is fun. My cocker enjoys looking out, he loves the sights, people, animals or just the wind.
Call your vet about a sea sickness pill. Which will help motion sickness and tends to make them sleep.
Some dogs are used to traveling in crates and it is definitely safer in case of a collision.
Enjoy the trip.
2007-08-20 17:29:37 · answer #3 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my puppy was about 8 weeks old, I had a 11hour drive. He did just fine and slept almost the whole time.
I put mine in the box that he was used to sleep in (the same box we brought him home in). Put the box on the passanger seat, put a blanket over it (that's how he likes to sleep). If you have a crate/box/basket of some sort that your pup is used to, I think that would alleviate anxiety.
If need be, you can hold the puppy on your lap while driving until the pup calms down.
2007-08-16 17:42:41 · answer #4 · answered by thesisbug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are seat belts for dogs,but bring a box or somthing so she can barf.Also if you can,take the car on teh side and let the dog pee.
Obviously she is afaird.
2007-08-16 17:34:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
try a stuff animal, our 5 month pom puppy curled up with a stuffed elmo doll. also try a pig ear. it will take her mind of
the car while she chews on it. and make frequent stops so
she can use the bathroom. good luck
2007-08-16 17:38:52 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I read all the answers on your previous question.
2007-08-16 17:30:50 · answer #7 · answered by DPowers 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋