If this is your first time taking your dog out by car, it is recommended to find a friend to assist you and sit next to your dog. It is also best not to go too far, so that your dog can gradually adapt. By the way, pet diapers are also essential, especially in cities with severe traffic jams. If your dog can’t hold back for half an hour, your car will become a mobile toilet for your dog. If you are ready with these, okay, you can start training your dog to ride in the car according to the following methods:
1. Dogs need to listen to their owners and hear the command ‘get on the car’ before they can get on the car. Before giving the departure command, ask the dog to wait patiently. Even if there is an impulse to get on the bus, it must be stopped first. (Especially for some excited dogs, they must learn to obey commands before getting on the car)
2. The dog that just got on the car may become excited and calm down, running around and wanting to run towards the front seat. Therefore, as soon as the dog gets on the car, it should be seated behind its owner and immediately comforted or seated. When it is possible for it to charge forward or remain silent, the dog mainly issues commands such as “no” or “NO”.
3. To deal with dogs that are easily nervous or dishonest, it is recommended to use a transport cage from the beginning. Because transport cages can provide dogs with a sense of security and prevent them from becoming afraid due to environmental changes. This can be purchased on Taobao.
4. After the dog enters the transport cage, start the engine first, but do not move. Let the dog sit in the transport cage, experience the atmosphere inside the car, get used to being in the car, and also understand that it is safe there.
5. Move around in the car for a moment, then start the motor and let the car slowly move, with the speed increasing from slow to fast, the distance getting closer and then farther, the road surface getting better and then worse. Try to find a place to rest and move around after driving for a while.
6. When exercising by car, the owner should be with the dog, pay attention to the dog’s signs, and if there are signs of vomiting, immediately stop the car and let the dog rest or vomit, or take sedatives such as “carsick Ning” orally in advance.
matters needing attention:
1. Drive carefully, as dogs do not know when the car will turn, so they should slow down when turning and not suddenly accelerate or decelerate.
2. Don’t let the dog be alone in the car. If the owner leaves the car, they must bring their dog with them, especially in the hot summer. In a car without air conditioning, 15 minutes may cause the dog to suffer from heatstroke or even death!
