I highly recommend the Kong Ultimate Safety Tether for car rides. It connects to the child safety seat three anchor points, instead of the seat belt. It prevents my two pups from switching places and getting tangled up, from accidentally unlatching the seatbelt and getting loose, and from reaching into the front seat (all problems we encountered with the tethers that click into the seatbelt latch or wrap around the seatbelt.) The swivel harness connector allows them to circle around to get comfortable without getting tangled up. It allows them enough freedom to stick their noses out the window, but they can't get their heads further out than their neck. Also, I'm surprised you didn't emphasize that only harnesses should be connected to a seat restraint, never collars.
I will be picking up my 8-week-old puppy soon and we will have a 4-hour drive home. I know we’ll have to stop for breaks, but I’m worried about rest areas where potentially unvaccinated dogs have been. What’s your advice on stopping for potty breaks along the interstate?
Try to find an area that other dogs have not been, and don't let your puppy lick or eat anything from the ground. Most people find that the puppy sleeps most of the way. The beginning part of this video has more tips on bringing your puppy home: th-cam.com/video/npvb4dk8hxs/w-d-xo.html
Hi thanks for the great advise! As you mention crate or Safety belt, Can I just take the create in my car and let my puppy be in the crate during the Road trip. I will have a two hour road trip this weekend with my Son and Silver. Two hours Saturday and two more hours on Sunday back home. Many thanks.
I have one question - I'm going with my family on this road trip, with one person at the wheel, another person in the seat next to the driver and a person at the back with the dog, my dog is a shih-tzu, which is a smaller breed. Is it okay if I keep her on my lap instead of a seatbelt, when there's a person(me) sitting at the back? Or is it absolutely necessary? And what do you do when you stop in a place where there are no dog-friendly cafes or restaurants? This usually poses a big struggle for my family, but this video was beneficial, thank you! :)
We do not recommend the dog on a lap. Just like with a child, that would be very unsafe if the driver suddenly had to brake or swerve or there was an accident. If you aren't able to find dog friendly cafes you might need to use a drive through, eat outside like at a park or take the food to go.
No one ever talks about what they do with their dog/s when they go out to eat or a cafe, etc. I see so many bloggers with their animals visiting places, and then all of sudden they go visit somewhere, and there's no dog in site. Can people please talk more about this? Everything you touched on is terrific in a perfect world, but realistically, come on, no one talks about how common folks actually interact with their pets! Someone, please feel free to comment....
Many dogs do not enjoy human outings like going to restaurants. If you know what to look for you'll notice signs of stress that are being ignored. It takes training, and the right temperament, for a dog to enjoy those outings.
Oh, okay. Thank you for that advice, I guess this also applies to those road tripping and staying at dog friendly hotels.....and want to step out for a quick bite to eat or drink?
Going poo inside the crate could be a stress response, especially if it happens when he's in the car. It sounds like you might want to work on car desensitization, and crate comfort if he's not happy about the crate. This video can get you started on the car part: th-cam.com/video/npvb4dk8hxs/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching! 🐶🚗 Where are you headed on your next road trip?
I would love to go to London to see a friend. Not sure how to take my little puppy along as he does not like the crate anymore 😢
Thanks!
Thank you so much!
I highly recommend the Kong Ultimate Safety Tether for car rides. It connects to the child safety seat three anchor points, instead of the seat belt. It prevents my two pups from switching places and getting tangled up, from accidentally unlatching the seatbelt and getting loose, and from reaching into the front seat (all problems we encountered with the tethers that click into the seatbelt latch or wrap around the seatbelt.) The swivel harness connector allows them to circle around to get comfortable without getting tangled up. It allows them enough freedom to stick their noses out the window, but they can't get their heads further out than their neck.
Also, I'm surprised you didn't emphasize that only harnesses should be connected to a seat restraint, never collars.
We definitely recommend only harnesses be used with car seat belts! Thanks for the other recommendation.
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Can’t find the link for some of the items mentioned in this video (car safety belt, seatbelt cover, hammock)
Here’s the seat belt and harness we recommend for car travel with your pup! howtotrainadreamdog.com/carseat-harness
I will be picking up my 8-week-old puppy soon and we will have a 4-hour drive home. I know we’ll have to stop for breaks, but I’m worried about rest areas where potentially unvaccinated dogs have been. What’s your advice on stopping for potty breaks along the interstate?
Try to find an area that other dogs have not been, and don't let your puppy lick or eat anything from the ground. Most people find that the puppy sleeps most of the way. The beginning part of this video has more tips on bringing your puppy home: th-cam.com/video/npvb4dk8hxs/w-d-xo.html
Hi thanks for the great advise! As you mention crate or Safety belt, Can I just take the create in my car and let my puppy be in the crate during the Road trip. I will have a two hour road trip this weekend with my Son and Silver. Two hours Saturday and two more hours on Sunday back home. Many thanks.
Sure, a crate in the car is just fine. Just be sure to secure it somehow!
1:42 And also when they pee, too?
I have one question - I'm going with my family on this road trip, with one person at the wheel, another person in the seat next to the driver and a person at the back with the dog, my dog is a shih-tzu, which is a smaller breed. Is it okay if I keep her on my lap instead of a seatbelt, when there's a person(me) sitting at the back? Or is it absolutely necessary? And what do you do when you stop in a place where there are no dog-friendly cafes or restaurants? This usually poses a big struggle for my family, but this video was beneficial, thank you! :)
We do not recommend the dog on a lap. Just like with a child, that would be very unsafe if the driver suddenly had to brake or swerve or there was an accident. If you aren't able to find dog friendly cafes you might need to use a drive through, eat outside like at a park or take the food to go.
@@HowToTrainADreamDog Thank you so much, this was really helpful!!
No one ever talks about what they do with their dog/s when they go out to eat or a cafe, etc. I see so many bloggers with their animals visiting places, and then all of sudden they go visit somewhere, and there's no dog in site. Can people please talk more about this?
Everything you touched on is terrific in a perfect world, but realistically, come on, no one talks about how common folks actually interact with their pets! Someone, please feel free to comment....
Many dogs do not enjoy human outings like going to restaurants. If you know what to look for you'll notice signs of stress that are being ignored. It takes training, and the right temperament, for a dog to enjoy those outings.
Oh no, I mean, where do they leave their animals when they do decide to leave out without them to enjoy a meal, etc.?
If you leave the house, we recommend the dog be at home in a crate, snoozing comfortably
Oh, okay. Thank you for that advice, I guess this also applies to those road tripping and staying at dog friendly hotels.....and want to step out for a quick bite to eat or drink?
Yep, dog in the crate!
Hi. I would like to take my puppy 🐶 for a car ride in a crate . The only problem is he does his number 2 inside the crate . What can I do ?
Going poo inside the crate could be a stress response, especially if it happens when he's in the car. It sounds like you might want to work on car desensitization, and crate comfort if he's not happy about the crate. This video can get you started on the car part: th-cam.com/video/npvb4dk8hxs/w-d-xo.html
Incredible…hard work pays off!! 🤍
Thanks for watching!