Nr 63 sniffy ride for Tidda

Normally I don't let Tidda have the window all the way down, for obvious safety reasons. But on this very quiet little road, I sometimes do and then I watch her face in my side mirror and smile. I decided to film it so I could really see what it's like for her. Besides looking around, she also does a lot of sniffing in the air. I sure would like to know what she finds out about the places we pass!

[@strepto77]

Really cool! I am curious as to Tidda's typical reaction to people and dogs. Does she vocalize and move toward them like she did from inside the car or is her behavior different when she's not confined?

[@soulwalkies]

Thank you, John! It was fun to get out the suction cup mount for the GoPro and use it for something. I really don't let Tidda near people at all because she does growl at them and has a lot of anxiety and hypervigilance. I have to put a muzzle on her at the vet, although apparently when I'm not in the room, it's better. We can talk calmly (on leash) to people we meet outside at about 8 ft away and I've learned how much space is required. It does happen quite a bit that dogs run up to us and it's not a problem, as long as their owners aren't near. Tidda is submissive and not very interested in playing with them. So, she's not getting much socializing, unlike young Mr B! I just feel the risks are too great. Neither one of us is very good at it and we do have each other 24/7. She probably has the most outside social contact with Alistair, the cat!

[@strepto77]

@@soulwalkies Actually, B.’s trigger point is about 8 feet too. He can be uncontrollable in his desire to play with people or other dogs. He doesn’t bite and is not afraid, just wants to play!