The long, hot days of summer are upon us and it is at this time of the year our thoughts turn toward a lovely relaxing holiday, whilst all the planning is taking place where exactly does the faithful canine chum of the family fit into the arrangements?
There are two basic options the way I look at it, the first is to place your dog into kennels or with a sitter the other is to allow your dog to join you and your family on your vacation.
In today’s modern world the emphasis always seems to be on rushing everywhere and hurrying the tasks we have set ourselves. I think that this has become the case when it comes to dog and puppy training.
Sometimes our canine chums are asked an incredible amount when you think about it, we not only expect them to train relatively easily but then also to remember every individual command we have taught them. Then as if this was not enough we think our faithful friends should instantly be happy when requested and well-behaved on demand.
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Some dogs take to travelling in a car like ducks to water but then there are those canines that seem to suffer from numerous problems relating to car trips. The difficulties faced can range from car sickness to becoming over-excited.
The initial place to start is to ensure that your puppy/dog is not scared of the car; the easiest way to do this is to simply sit in the car with them without starting the engine. Just sit quietly and relax as this displays to your canine chum that there is nothing to fear and nothing to be concerned about. You can continue to do this on a daily basis for as long as you feel necessary and you can see that your dog is completely relaxed with the situation.
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