Hi humans,

I hope you had a pawesome weekend.

As you know, on DOGTV we have a whole section programs titled “Exposure”, on which we expose dog to various things that tend to scare them, like fireworks, vacuum cleaners or cars.

Taking your dog for a ride in a car is a real problem for so many people – some dogs are really afraid of the journey and tend to cry during the ride, or refuse to get into that car from the first place.

Prof Nicholas Dodman, DOGTV’s Chief Scientist says: “Dog Parents should gradually expose the dog to car travel using “baby steps.” Never rush it! DOGTV can help here by showing the dog images of cars and car travel being experienced by happy confident dogs to the background of soothing, calming music”. Yes, he’s referring to DOGTV’s special car- Exposure programs.

How do your dogs behave in the car? do they like travelling with you? do they hate it? We asked this question on our Facebook page  today, because we were truly curious to hear your thoughts on this issue. Here are a few of your answers:

Robin Liscano Carli has a doggie car seat that she rides in, and she loves it!

Eddie Cassar Powell Eddie and Reggie love car rides. Our vehicle is quite high but strapped in their booster seat they can still see out the window

Lauren Kudrak The day I picked Louie up from his foster mom. To this day he jumps happily in the car and still falls fast asleep!

Jayson Liddle Won’t even move from there unless I wake her for food or bathroom

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Cherie Goswick Mathis My youngest pug loves it but my oldest whines the whole time and hates every second!

Angela Taylor Rorrer This is Patch. She hates hates hates riding in the car. She cries the entire trip…

There are so many great comments in this FB thread. Take your time and read them, to learn that most dogs, or at least the ones that responded to our question, do feel comfortable in the car, which is great.

But there are many dogs, like Patch in the last photo, that still have many issues with riding in a moving vehicle. We do recommend creating a comfortable environment for them in the car, including a pillow or some of his favorite toys, and also some soothing music which could help relax the stressed dog and make him more calm and relaxed during the journey.

We’d like to give you a little treat. Just click here to watch or download a special Exposure clip that could help your dogs’ car experience be a bit easier and better.

Please let me know if you have any questions, problems, or anything like to share about your dogs’ behavior during your car rides. I’m sure any problem they may have could be easily resolved with the right help.

Have a great week,

Ron