Why does my dog stand up in the car? How can I keep her safe?

There are harnesses you can get for Guido that attach to a seat belt to keep him safe and prevent him from jumping out the car window. You can find them online or in a pet store. I would get one for him, and not trust that he won't jump out the car window. My own dog tried to jump out when I was going 60mph, and I managed at the last minute to stop her (she was hanging halfway out the window). She likely would have died if she had succeeded, so I don't trust her with the window open without a harness. I hope this helps!

Good on you for making sure Kiara is secured in the car when you travel so she stays safe! I think you should buy the Allsafe harness. I see that it has been extensively crash-tested for safety, and that will help protect her during the car ride. I hope this helps :-)

It's typically better for Taffy to travel in a crate, especially if you are traveling by car. It helps keep her secure, gives her a place where she feels safe, and will prevent her from falling over and getting hurt. I recommend using a crate to travel with her. Best of luck.

Congratulations on your new puppy Daisy! Most puppies will out grow car sickness. There is a drug called Cerenia your vet can also prescribe that is given ahead of time and works very well. Please feel free to post any additional questions!

Without seeing Daisy in person, it's hard to say why this might be. She may be anxious in crowded spaces, or there may be certain things that she sees sometimes that cause her to bark. You could try bringing along something for her to chew on to help keep her busy when she will need to be quiet and still for a bit, such as a Kong toy stuffed with peanut butter. If this doesn't help, I would recommend making an appointment with a good reward-based trainer who can evaluate her in person and help you develop some strategies to help her learn to settle quietly in these environments. You can search for a qualified trainer in your area here: www.ccpdt.org

Since she’s young I don’t recommend any medication. I would go sit with her in the car several times a day, without turning it on. When she gets used to that then sit with her with the car running. When she’s used to that take her for a one or two minute ride only. Gradually she will get used to the movement and get over both the anxiety and car sickness that some dogs get. For small dogs I recommend a booster car seat so they can see out but are secured with a harness to prevent excess movement during the ride. Be patient, the time you spend now will pay off with a dog that enjoys going places in the future. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Honey.

Hi, thanks for using Petcoach! I'd call your Vet and ask for a sedative or "doggie downer." They can prescribe a safe drug to prescribe to make the car rides safer. You can also try a more natural approach with something like this: https://www.chewy.com/vetriscience-composure-behavioral/dp/42645 Good luck!