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Below are some tips to create a more peaceful and quiet car.
When there are two people in the car (one person driving and one passenger the passenger). The passenger can C/T (click and treat) when your dog is quiet. It is best to C/T after your dog has been quiet for at least 3 seconds.
Having your dog in a crate can help immensely if your dog runs and barks in the car. This can be common for herding dogs. Give your dog a Kong with almond butter or canned dog food (freezing the Kong is best). You can also C/T when your dog is quiet in his crate if there are two people in the car.
Covering the crate with a sheet can be very helpful. This is very calming for your dog and cuts down on what your dog can see outside of his crate. You can also buy a calming cap and this creates a similar experience: http://www.healthypets.com/premiercap.html
Turn on relaxing music in your car. Classical music is awsome. Also this website: http://www.throughadogsear.com/music_compositions.htm
has music that is designed to help your dog to relax 🙂
Yelling at your dog will feed the barking and will just increase his arousal level.
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Johanna Teresi, Professional Owner and Trainer for Four Legged Scholars LLC
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Hi Johanna,
Taking a look at your blog and it looks so full of great information on the care of you dog. You are a genius and the best in the state of Utah to look for direction and education! Thank you for your wisdom and caring..
Blessings,
Cam Williams
Marketingfor Gurus
Hi Cam,
Very beautiful. Thank you for your awesome comment. I appreciate it very much. I do care so much 🙂 I love you so much. Thank you for setting this up with me so I can share with the world.
I love you!
Johanna