Dog behavioral problem - can anyone help?

[HotDamnImAPhiMu]

Not helpful.

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by HotDamnImAPhiMu

Not helpful.

It's helpful if you watch the show or read his book - acclimating a dog to things to reduce anxiety, fear and anger towards a particluar object/person/entitiy.

It's a learning process for both the owner (pack leader) and dog (pack member).

Way to be snitty. I was trying to be helpful.

[HotDamnImAPhiMu]

Well, then thank you, ree-Xi.

I have one of Caesar Millan's books, but it's hard to apply to your own dog (especially in a situation where the problem isn't entirely clear.)

I talked to her vet about it (the vet is great) and the vet just laughed and said I can probably train her out of it.

A dog trainer would be awesome, but it's not in the financial cards for me right now or anytime in the near future. They're expensive! I used one right when I first got the dog. Effective, but expensive.

[PeppyGPhiB]

You could try bringing treats with you in the car and rewarding her whenever she's good. It might take a while but eventually she'll probably link the two.

Or, stop taking her with you everywhere. No need to do that probably, especially if car rides are upsetting her.

[HotDamnImAPhiMu]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

Or, stop taking her with you everywhere. No need to do that probably, especially if car rides are upsetting her.

I work long hours and my parents live the next town over, so I drop my dog off at their house every day. My dad's retired, so he's home during the day. Hey, it beats cooping the dog up in one room all day and forcing her to hold her bladder for 10 or 11 hours.

What I'm trying to say is she's still going to be in the car 10 times a week (5 days a week x 2 trips each day) no matter what I do. Although I could definitely cut down on the extraneous trips - the quick runs to the grocery store, the post office, etc.