Overcoming Fear of Getting in the Car (Dog Charming)

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[@ellenmmart3166]

This was very helpful. It was great to see you using a dog with anxiety about the car rather than one that already likes to get in a car. I will definitely try these techniques with my dog.

[@Zurison]

I'm Glad you found it helpful Good luck with your training.

[@christinekingham1777]

Just found this, its such a gentle approach thankyou. Chris

[@emmatayler7657]

That was fricken awesome. Tell them about dances with dogs, piper would be so good at it.

[@CRYSTALSDAD100]

Whenever I want/need to take my puppy in the car, she lays prostrate on the ground, she will not move, I have to physically lift her into the car. Once in the car, she is fine and travels well.

[@99centfacts82]

I’m trying to do this with a Great Pyrenees wish me luck

[@blackdog1392]

New car, old dog now refuses to go near it ! She was always distressed in car ever since I had her as a rescue 3.5 years old. Am trying this gentle patient approach: put her smelly blankets in the car, treats when she sits near it etc but so far no progress in to the car at all ! Help needed via Pro I think.

[@Zurison]

Getting some expert assistance is a good idea. I currently have a dog who is scared of getting into our new cargo bike. I am documenting our training on Facebook @ Dog Charming. It might give you some ideas. Search for "cargo bike" or "fear" in the videos (Willow the wonderful and whacky) I'm going slow and steady and at my dog's pace. If I rush, she may start avoiding the bike altogether. There is an explanation written for each video outling the milestones and training challenges that are occurring. The principles for getting in the bike box are the same as getting in the car. I taught her to hop up and off the platforms when asked first before introducing the bike. Making it easy and safe to get in the car is important (no slippery surface, no moving surfaces or doors, no closing doors before the dog is ready, allowing them to go in and then straight out if they need) Good luck.

[@blackdog1392]

@@Zurison Thank so much ! Sadly I'm not on Facebook but will follow your advice and have looked at videos on KZbin etc. I may need to get a pro (as you say) but will be very patient and do one step at a time at her pace. Thanks a lot for your time in replying and good advice.

[@antheahirschi5524]

Please help us .... look forward to your call.