Travelling With A Not So Keen Terrier

[bbwcaz]

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Hi, I am a newbie here.

 

can any one give em ideas on how to keep my 8 yr old terrier calm on a journey he loves the car but get all coughy and gags.We have a soft harness and I sit in back with him.We have the chance to go to out laws caravan for next few weekends,I dont want him to miss out on all those sea side walks

 

Carin

 

[Linbin]

 

Hi, I am a newbie here.

 

can any one give em ideas on how to keep my 8 yr old terrier calm on a journey he loves the car but get all coughy and gags.We have a soft harness and I sit in back with him.We have the chance to go to out laws caravan for next few weekends,I dont want him to miss out on all those sea side walks

 

Carin

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Could you get a mild sedative from the vet? Or perhaps put him in a covered crate till he settles down a bit then remove it after a little while when he is calm again.

 

[meddling]

I travel Blue in the footwell by my feet and have never had a problem - you could always start again at the beginning, with feeding him in the stationary car for a week or so, then feed him in there while the car is running - and do lots of very little trips to a nice walk - less than a mile if poss to start with - just have a lovely walk then home for treats, and build up slowly - neighbours might think you've lost it driving the dog a few yards down the road!

GoodLuck and welcome to the forum :thumbsup: