At some point your dog is going to have to travel in a vehicle. Whether they’re going to the woods or for a visit to the vet, they need to be used to vehicles.
To pass this exercise, there are several requirements:
- Your dog must walk calmly and not pull while walking towards a vehicle.
- Your dog must wait patiently by the open vehicle door until instructed to get in.
- You dog must then willingly jump into the vehicle and the door closed.
- You should start the engine and run it for a few minutes and your dog needs to remain calm and not become a distraction to the driver.
- When you let your dog out of the vehicle, your dog should not jump out until instructed and should wait calmly until the door is closed again.
Only physically able dogs should jump in and out of the car. Other alternatives include lifting your dog or using a ramp.
While travelling in a car, dogs should be secure. This can be done using a harness and seat belt clip, or a crate, for example.