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Riding with your pet


Maybe your dog suffers from fear, anxiety, motion sickness & other problems with travelling? Lets try some tips to make it easier on you both!!

Prepare:
  • start when your dog is young (if possible), the first 3 months are critical for teaching. But its never too late to learn new things
  • make rides enjoyable & happy
  • use proper restraints (crate, harness, seatbelt..etc.) this is the law in some areas
  • have a helper with you to deal with your pet (we don't want any accidents)
  • i suggest (strongly) a travel crate, my dogs learn early that their crate is their safe place when driving. It also keeps me focused on the road.
Tips:
  • keep the first few trips short
  • keep calm
  • use treats and toys to keep your dog distracted
  • end your trips on a happy note, praise good behavior
  • your dog will follow your energy, if you get upset, he will be too
  • practice, practice, practice!
Motion Sickness:
  • have your pet examined to check if it is caused by an inner ear problem
  • determine if it is caused by anxiety
  • consider fasting (no food) for several hours before travelling
  • consider anti-anxiety, anti-nausea medication (all natural if possible, i use "Rescue Remedy" from my vet)


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