Does your dog hate road trips? Let’s find out what makes your dog whine and cry once he’s in the car.
Have you ever been so excited you can hardly contain it? Well, that can often be the reason your pooch whines the moment he jumps into your back seat. He’s anticipating something great – like you taking him to run at his favorite leash-free park – and he just can’t wait for you to start the car and get moving.
Dogs communicate their mental and emotional states through many means and whining is one of them. But, unlike whining at home where it can be down to a number of stimuli such as wanting another treat, to be let out for a wee, or to communicate that he’s bored or in pain, whining in the car can typically be narrowed down to just two causes – excitement or anxiety.
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While those impatient, high-pitched whines are often down to eager excitement, its also possible that he’s starting to feel anxious and frightened. This is particularly true if his typical car ride results in a visit to the vet, groomer, kennel or just some place where he will be away from you for a period of time.
For those of us driving with a whining dog in the back seat, have you ever noticed that dogs seem to have a built-in GPS system? The closer you get to your destination the higher the pitch and more incessant the whine? Simple car rides can become an endurance test and though we know they’re physically okay, wouldn’t it be great if they would just sit back, catch a breeze and enjoy the ride?
So, what do you do to prevent your dog from having a total meltdown in your back seat? It’s not that difficult, and we’re sharing the tips:
