Often there are situations where you might need to bring your Dances with Wolves Ranch puppy with you somewhere in the car. With seatbelts and airbags, the car is designed to keep humans safe, but how do we keep our dog safe? Here are some tips on how to keep your Dances with Wolves Ranch puppy safe when driving.
Car Safety
The first thing to do is invest into some sort of harness or carrier for your dog for the car ride. Many people opt to keep their dog on their lap or simply sitting in the back. However, the best way to keep your Dances with Wolves Ranch dog safe and calm is to get them used to traveling in a crate or carrier. The reason for this being if you keep your dog in a secured crate, they won’t slide around and get injured in the case of a crash or even a quick stop.
Training Your Dog for the Car
The second thing you want to do is make sure that your dog is comfortable being in the car. Before your first drive, you should train him to get in and out of the car easily. Your puppy should ideally be confident enough in the car to lay down calmly during the entire drive. You can get your puppy used to traveling in the car by starting with a few short drives or even just sitting with him in the car while it’s not moving until he is calm. It might help to put a familiar toy or blanket in the crate with them for comfort.
While it might be tempting to feed your puppy treats on the drive, this is definitely something you want to avoid. When the car is not moving, you can give your puppy treats to train him. However, many dogs get motion sickness while traveling, so it’s best not to feed them right before your trip and especially not during the trip.
Remember to bring a leash and collar and any other items you will need at the end of your drive to get your puppy out of the car safely. Finally, remember to NEVER leave your dog alone in a vehicle while it’s warm outside. Also, never leave them unattended while they are young and in training.
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