DOG ANXIOUS IN CAR? | How I trained my Goldendoodle Puppy to OVERCOME CAR ANXIETY

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2 жыл бұрын

If your dog is anxious in the car, you’re not alone. Having gone through this challenge with my Goldendoodle as a puppy, I share the easy 5-step process for helping to overcome dog car anxiety.
I talk about the possible causes of the anxiety and how dog motion sickness (dog car sickness) may be a part of it.
And with my dog Sophie’s help, I re-enact what I did to help her overcome hers.
With doodle dogs - such as Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, Cockapoos (or Spoodles), Bernadoodles, Aussiedoodles, etc. - which have a tendency for anxiousness, apprehension about car rides (especially in pups) is a common occurrence.
I also share a few remedies which may help, and a few tips on what to do to make your dog’s next trip in the car easier.
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All the best,Joanna (& Sophie)
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A thank you shout-out to Chuttersnap, Matt Seymour, Will Barrow of Unsplash.And to Morgan for Archie 😊
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@bowrifleandpcpshooting3839 2 жыл бұрын

3:35 is when she starts Thanks this was soooooko helpful,My dog is a stage 2 but scared at stage 3

@MyGoldendoodleDiary 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you found it helpful :-) All the best.

@alanbowen7495 2 күн бұрын

I got so bored listening to the waffle I came to the comments 🤦‍♂️ for something to do 😂

@songbird2g2 2 жыл бұрын

The algorithm// timing with KZfaq’s suggestions coming up is wild! I just got back from a “practice” car ride with my standard poodle puppy and I was about to crawl into bed and cry… the poor thing went from happy puppy to howling hellion in a matter of minutes. We have been really taking time to socialize him in the car for the last week or so and though he is getting noticeably better … this was not a good ride today. He really freaked out. We shall keep on it! Thank you. This is encouraging. Great tips! P.S. Sophie’s ears are too cute hanging out that long!! Love it.

@MyGoldendoodleDiary 2 жыл бұрын

Awww.. You're far from alone in this. Keep taking baby steps however long it takes, and keep backing up to earlier steps if you sense a 'hellion' coming on. Thanks so much for watching and sharing x

@KotdwarsehuBC 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all those who help rescue and / or have rescued animals ❣️🌸

@MyGoldendoodleDiary 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

@Hitech82 2 жыл бұрын

We are going to try these 5 steps. Great ideas. Thank you.

@MyGoldendoodleDiary 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@jackieevans2556 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Goldendoodle ❤

@MyGoldendoodleDiary 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jackie. Sophie is cheeky and lovable.

@christosmythos Жыл бұрын

What a lovely video,your dog is adorable and so are you, just gorgeous,...

@elisabethmartana143 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, I just found your channel… i hope this is working to reduce dog anxiety in the car. I have been given up…

@MyGoldendoodleDiary 10 ай бұрын

I do hope it works for you. You may need to extend out the time for each stage, depending on how your dog reacts. It sure is an exercise in huge patience. Sometimes you may progress too quickly so just drop back to the last stage your dog was OK with. All the best x

@mariamarzano7010 Жыл бұрын

my 2 y/o cobberdog won’t even take the treats she usually loves. she’s too distracted with anxiety, i have no way of calming her down. we’ve currently been sitting in the car together for 25 min, engine off and she’s vibrating with fear and hyperventilating. i feel so helpless.

@MyGoldendoodleDiary Жыл бұрын

Hi Maria, that's difficult. But sitting in the car without the engine on is a good step to take. You may want to consider giving her some CBD oil for dogs - see my video about what I did re: separation anxiety. I know this is in relation to your cobberdog's car anxiety, but it's still about anxiety, so may be helpful... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e8yEerGcvtPQd3U.html All the best x

@Mazalinda Жыл бұрын

Me too. I’ve had trainers try to help me but nothing works. At least he gets in the car now so I don’t have to wrestle him in!

@Sagitariusmaria 2 жыл бұрын

My doodle gets really upset going to the car rides. Panting, shaking drooling it’s very sad. Most of the time I go to the short drives. I will try your advices. Thank you for posting.

@MyGoldendoodleDiary 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Maria, sorry to hear that. If your dog is super anxious about car trips, as a first step, perhaps just spend time NEAR the parked car and let him/her sniff around. Throw some kibble in the car so he or she goes inside on her own initiative led by curiosity. Time and patience. All the best x

@mainstreammutant 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 6 year old Goldendoodle and my husband is a travel nurse so we drive A LOT! my dog is a wreck in the car. She whines and yips and paces and even occasionally vomits. I have even talked to her vet about this and he gave her anxiety medication for car rides and she still does the same thing. I am definitely going to try some of your recommendations before our next road trip! Thank you!!

@MyGoldendoodleDiary 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching... I hope it gets better for your doggo. Hopefully micro baby steps will help. x

@mrspleasants8529 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful...going to try this toot-sweet! I have a two year old cocker spaniel re-home and she vomits every time she goes into the car. Which really distresses my German shepherd who loves a car ride. This makes two unhappy passengers, I want the both happy on a trip and will try your tips. Thanks!

@MyGoldendoodleDiary Жыл бұрын

I hope it works for your sweet cocker. Poor darling. I hope your car trips become pleasant for all involved. All the best x

@funnypetsyetyandfriends8425 2 жыл бұрын

Hello very nice GoldenDoodle! 💛😘👍

@MyGoldendoodleDiary 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗

@ferzamora6350 Жыл бұрын

I feel so helpless with my cocker! I don’t know what to do anymore I’m loosing so much hope 🥺 she has so much anxiety with everything. Literally wants to be attached to my hip

@MyGoldendoodleDiary Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that Fer. Perhaps some of the things mentioned in this video may be of help for your cocker's anxiety... xx kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e8yEerGcvtPQd3U.html

@neilurquhart8622 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joanna, Great video! I have a 12 month Golden Retriever (Dave) that I re-homed at 8 months (previous owners told me they had to lift into the car but he was never really happy). My challenge is getting him into the car in the first place! (too big to lift)….I want him to jump into the back of my SUV. Summarising my training programme so far: walking around the car with doors closed initially, then doors open …ok. Then with me sitting in the back with a few treats he walked up a ramp and sat beside me happily…ok. Then over about a week (15 minute sessions twice a day) I got him jumping in happily with the aid of a tube of Primula cheese…..ok. Then on day 8 with him sitting in the back I went for a 10 minute drive and took him for a quiet (no dogs around) for 1.5 hours; when returning to the car he TOTALLY REFUSED TO GET IN! So I patiently sat in the back with the door open for about 30 minutes trying to encourage him in using the cheese. Finally I got him into a rear side door and drove home……STILL UNABLE TO GET HIM INTO THE CAR!! DO YOU OR ANY OF YOUR SUBSCRIBERS HAVE ANY ADVICE?…..IF SO IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED😎 Neil (Cambridge 🇬🇧)

@MyGoldendoodleDiary 2 жыл бұрын

Oh Neil.. hats off to you... it sounds like you have the patience of a saint with your boy😇! You did everything right. And hey, you did make great progress which got you happily over to the park with him. Of course stressful when he regressed and you had to return home. All I can add is to take it down a few notches to where he is comfortable and build it up again to where he's happy to jump in the car again for another trip... this time it probably won't take as long as it did the first time. Build up the same way as before in little increments. All the best and thanks for watching! 🌟😀🌞

@neilurquhart8622 2 жыл бұрын

@@MyGoldendoodleDiary Cheers for your thoughts Joanna, I will be starting again but taking it more slowly, maybe 15 minute daily sessions getting into the car FOR A MONTH before we go anywhere for a walk. [Can’t start this right now as (unusually!) temperature in Cambridge is around 30 degrees and not comfortable for this training…..for Dave or me]. Thanks again from “Saint Neil”😏

@mariakentell3116 Жыл бұрын

I have a doodle she have very bad car sickness

@MyGoldendoodleDiary Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you can help ease her out of that over time. Thanks for watching x

@skunz1958 9 ай бұрын

my dog won't take any kibble or any treat when we get in the car

@MyGoldendoodleDiary 9 ай бұрын

That is a shame. But what is she motivated by? Perhaps a piece of 'high value' food like a bit of cheese or roast chicken. Perhaps she has a toy she is very enthused about. Use what works for her to gradually desensitise to the car. Bit by bit. x

@jenniferjones188 2 жыл бұрын

I'm struggling had my rescue dog not a golden doodle. A dog from Romania she as been very ill treated. I am in England, I can't get my dog in the car I have had her a year. Poppy is a husky cross. Tried treats nothing is working.

@MyGoldendoodleDiary 2 жыл бұрын

Your Poppy is lucky to have you... you're lucky to have each other. Ill treated dogs require all the more patience as you know. I wonder if you could incorporate more steps before even getting inside the car (engine off, doors shut) and just hang out outside of the car to get her used to being in the vicinity of it. Just let her sniff and explore around. This step may take a long time. Then when she's relaxed about being NEAR the car, hang out outside the car (engine off) with the car doors open. No pressure to get in, no pressure to go drive anywhere. Just scatter food on the ground outside the car below the open door and inside the car (footwell and seat).. her choice to stay out or get in. Let her explore on her own terms, make it a relaxing experience. This step may take a long time too, so keep at it for a few weeks if necessary. Progress in super slow baby steps (break down the steps even further) and for long periods... e.g. once she's inside on her own initiative and feeling OK, close the car door, then open it again, etc. Try not to go for any actual drives with her during the desensitisation period if you can which would undo progress. Maybe give some rescue remedy or CBD oil if need be before doing these exercises. All the best x

@jenniferjones188 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely reply. Your video was lovely to watch. Thankyou.

@MyGoldendoodleDiary 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Jennifer. Thanks for watching. x

@snuffaluffagus9527 Жыл бұрын

My dog was perfectly fine for years. Once I got a car with leather interior he is no longer fine. I don't know what it is but he pants and shakes. I'm hoping these techniques will help. Thanks for the video!

@MyGoldendoodleDiary Жыл бұрын

thanks for your comment - that's an interesting one! Your dog seems to be sensitive to textures, and also, leather does have a scent to it that's different. Also, I LOVE your handle name. One of my nicknames for my dog is Snuffaluffagus! Good luck with the car desensitisation x

@danielalexandersimo Жыл бұрын

Probably because there’s less grip they feel like they’re sliding. Put a rough blanket in there for them

@pyrasolosis8554 2 жыл бұрын

Is she a mini doodle? Just realizing that while my apartment does accept dogs, they can only weigh up to 35!

@MyGoldendoodleDiary 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Pyra, Thanks for watching... Sophie is bigger than a mini. Size classification can vary. I made this video about all the tricky elements of the breed including size... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fJpzg8te0d64aZ8.html

@mainstreammutant 2 жыл бұрын

I have a mini Goldendoodle and she has weighed between 31 and 33 pounds all of her adult life so far. She is about knee height. I know Goldendoodle size can vary alot but all of the minis I have met have been below 40 pounds. An apartment complex probably won't know the difference between 35 and 40 from just looking