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Old July 23rd, 2004, 01:23 PM
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Kinda funny!

Hey there, I am still working away with Lindy!!
I have the trainer coming this afternoon. I am trying to get Lindy into the car for a fun walk before next week when I have to take her to the vets for her checkup and shots. No go (shocking really ) so.... I went to Safeway to get some bones as a really special treat just for the car (she says with fake and overdone excitement in her voice), they didn't have any so I bought some Rawhide sticks soaked in beef broth. Seemed like a good idea, I have heard that dogs like to chew on them. Okay so can we review! Lindy is a Sheherd cross, medium sized, she ate the thing, minimal chewing and the thing was gone, 3.2 seconds. Learning with Lindy lesson #742!!!! Apparently those sticks are for smaller dogs
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Old July 23rd, 2004, 01:31 PM
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Keep an eye on her - swallowing the rawhide basically whole can cause problems! I wouldn't give her rawhides at all.

It's not surprising she is reluctant to get in the car, since any car trips she had in the past took her places she didn't want to go.

My own dog was hesitant to get in the car when I first got her, since she probably thought I wouldn't bring her back, but now she hops in eagerly.

Keep coaxing her with treats, and when she does get in, just say "Good Girl" and let her out again. It will take time. Then just take her for a ride around the block and right home again with more treats and praise. She will learn that getting in the car can have good results.
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Old July 23rd, 2004, 01:43 PM
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You are so funny Freyja!

Well good thought with the rawhides but a definite NO NO! Intestinal blockages and poisoning not up your alley for Lindy so axe the rawhides, garbage filed!

I agree with LR you can sit in the car and her on the outside of the car...give her a little treat while she sits there then back up until you're in the car. Eventually she'll jump in if you put a treat on the seat for her.

Just sit there for a minute rewarding and praising her. This may take several times to do.

Then you can just back the car in and out the drive way a couple of time with window part way down for her to sniff the air.

Give her another treat , take her for a walk and try again later the next day or so.... build up to a drive around the block slowly. Stop BEFORE you get home and take her for a walk in the park or something.

She'll come to learn its' all 'good' to get in there
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Old July 23rd, 2004, 02:28 PM
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The best bones to get are the nylabones. Just make sure you get the right size for your dog to avoid problems.
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Old July 23rd, 2004, 02:47 PM
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If you go back to FairPlay, get Lindy a "bully stick".....they are excellent and I know Brick loves them. They are his "car" treats, and he will sit and chew one for about an hour. They are about $4.99 each, but well worth it for the peace and quiet in the car. Brick too was not keen on the car, but I took LR and Luba's advice and sat in the car with him, then just went on short little rides around the block, then to the park, and now he can go long distances with no problems!!

How did your lesson go with Jennifer??? She's awesome eh???
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Old July 23rd, 2004, 07:42 PM
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Omg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, so Jennifer the trainer just left!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Freakin' fantastic!!! Wow!!!!
We worked on the biting, the jumping up, coming in the house getting in the car.
Well, worth it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Chris, Thank you thank you thank you
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