It’s Road Trip Season! For dogs who aren’t as comfortable in the car, we have a few tips to make your trip more pleasant for everyone:Â
1. DesensitizeÂ
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Start training, now! Or yesterday! You can desensitize your dog to car trips by practicing short trips, or even just tiny steps like walking up to the car, getting a treat, and leaving. Slowly build up your dog's tolerance to the car by making positive associations *before* they are showing signs of stress. Â
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2. Herbal SupportsÂ
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In conjunction with training, you can calm their nervous system with an herbal supplement like Stress Gold from Pet Wellbeing. Their formula is a blend of sedative herbs, stress-regulators, and digestive aid. Â
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3. Get 'em tired Â
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On the morning of your trip, get in a good tiring walk so they’re more likely to relax in the car. Â
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4. Skip breakfastÂ
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Feeding some small treats for training is ok, but you want to keep their tummies pretty empty to minimize nausea (and minimize clean-up if the worst happens 🤢) Â
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5. Fresh air is bestÂ
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While you're driving, crack both back windows for more air flow, fresh air, and improved air pressure in the car. Â
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6. Take breaks! Â
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Stop for that scenic view, or let your dog out while you're pumping gas. Remember to give them water on these breaks too!Â
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BONUS: visit indigenousb.com to check if there are any travel restrictions.Â


