Avoid giving a meal just before leaving. Feed your Puppy at least 3 hours prior to leaving.
Take the puppy for a walk before leaving. This may help get him to empty his bowels which is also good before a trip with a nervous dog.
Covering the area with blanket will provide some comfort & familiarity of home.
If your dog chews a lot, carry bones or chew sticks to help him handle his stress.
During your travels you can also help reduce the anxiety or nervousness by following a few simple tips such as:
Never shout at your puppy should he or she have an accident. This will only increase the anxiety. Speak to your pet in a calm, soft voice.
Avoid overheating the car interior, smoking in the car or excessively loud music. All these things can cause nervousness or nausea in even the seasoned traveler let alone the nervous one.
Offer plenty of breaks. Not just for potty breaks but allow the puppy to stretch his legs, relax.
Take the puppy for a walk before leaving. This may help get him to empty his bowels which is also good before a trip with a nervous dog.
Designate a seat for your puppy. A spot where they can see out the window will help. If you have small dogs consider obtaining a dog car booster seat to raise them up to window height.
Covering the area with blanket will provide some comfort & familiarity of home.
If your dog chews a lot, carry bones or chew sticks to help him handle his stress.
During your travels you can also help reduce the anxiety or nervousness by following a few simple tips such as:
Never shout at your puppy should he or she have an accident. This will only increase the anxiety. Speak to your pet in a calm, soft voice.
Avoid overheating the car interior, smoking in the car or excessively loud music. All these things can cause nervousness or nausea in even the seasoned traveler let alone the nervous one.
Offer plenty of breaks. Not just for potty breaks but allow the puppy to stretch his legs, relax.
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