What can you do to calm your dog down on a ride in the car?

Answer 1

With all my dogs I have introduced them to my car and my husband's truck when they were puppies. Sounds like you have an adult dog. It takes patience to get them use to the car and this is what you do: Take the pet in your car (short trip) and then drive a mile or so and take the dog for a walk and play with it by throwing a stick or ball. Make it "fun time." Do this for two weeks. This way your dog will probably beat you to the car and feel it's going for a walk. Always carry a plastic container of water in the car so your dog can have a drink after the walk/playing. Be sure NEVER to leave your dog in the car for even 5 minutes if the weather is muggy or hot out because their normal temperature range is approx. 102 degrees. It only takes seconds for your dog to get over-heated (even if you leave the windows partially down) to die from heat stroke and it's a horrible way to die. I thought I would mention this simply because you aren't use to taking your dog in your car. It's a good idea to (if the day is cool or in the evening when it's not hot) to take the dog in the car with you if you are only going to be out for a short time such as popping in to do a little grocery shopping. Remember, dogs are smart, so by getting the dog in the car and they know at the end of the ride it's "fun time" you should get your dog over it's nervousness. I agree with everything the top person said but I have some very important tips to give you if your dog is restless and is very hyper and maybe can't control himself. # Never, ever pet the dog when it is in a nervous state of mind ,because if the dog is nervous and the tail is going back and forth really, really fast he's probably very nervous and if you pet him that's just saying go ahead you're doing exactly what I want you to do.When he's not doing what you want. # If the dog needs to go to the bathroom, take him for a walk, of course you already know that, but when he's on the walk that's the time to give him positive reinforcement and always remember to be the pack leader! Good luck!

Answer 2

You can get sedatives from your local vet. They are safe and will just sedate them for a certain period of time. ==========================

How long will be the drive?

The most important pointer is to make driving in a car a pleasant experience... here are a few tips...

- Treat car sickness. If simple motion sickness is the cause, ask your vet about anti-nausea medications.

- Bring your dog's usual food.

- Take along bedding and toys from home

Answer 3

I found the biggest chew I could find that was meant for big dogs I have a border collie it took him weeks to get though it. That calmed him down. Just keep it in the car, so the dog looks forward to the car. Gradually desensitizing your dog to car travel is best, but if you think your dog may have car sickness, try Gravol. How much to give will depend on the size of your dog. Check with your vet or use children's Gravol and follow the weight advice.

Answer 4

there are many reasons your dog can be exited; to keep your dog from shaking water of it's coat, you can hold it's muzzle; to keep a dog calm during a thunderstorm, just

rub a dryer sheet on it's fur. it's all very simple.

Answer 5

Small amounts of Benadryl have been recommended for kenneled air transport. Check with your Vet.

Answer 6

wait til it falls asleep and then drive really slowly

Answer 7

To make a dog calm down just hold him down gently and say calm down If that don't work then put the dog in the back yard to calm him down

Answer 8

Half a Human 5mg Valium (diazepam) tablet is very effective and harmless to even small dogs

Answer 9

Call your vet and he/she will give you some medcine to give your dog before you go on your trip.