Pup Drooling When In Car, Any Cures ?

[thefensarefarbutistillgo 2,505]

Got a 4 and half month old pup that won't stop slobbering when traveling in the car, I've been taking her for short and longer drives nearly every day since 10 weeks old and doesn't seem to be coming out of it, anyone had this before and how long did it last for ? Also is there any cures for it, any advice much appreciated

[nothernlite 18,089]

they will get use to it mine done the same it will stop through time

[desertbred 5,490]

head out the window doesnt stop it but saves the seats

[thefensarefarbutistillgo 2,505]

 

they will get use to it mine done the same it will stop through time

how old was yours when they stopped doing it ?

[LaraCroft 863]

ginger biscuits, and short journeys - drive til she looks like she is uncomfortable, then stop - reinforce good behaviour.

[trenchfoot 4,243]

Give it a piece of ginger biscuit, my old collie x was like that and it worked for me

[BORDERSCOT 3,816]

It'll take time I have an 11 month old alaunt bitch here who couldn't travel more than a mile or two when she was a pup without getting stressed and slobbering and even being sick...short and often is the key...it's taken a while with mine but she is good now...

[BORDERSCOT 3,816]

ginger biscuits, and short journeys - drive til she looks like she is uncomfortable, then stop - reinforce good behaviour.

 

 

Why the ginger biscuit - and how does that work...

[nothernlite 18,089]

 

 

they will get use to it mine done the same it will stop through time

how old was yours when they stopped doing it ?

cant remember but will come good

[LaraCroft 863]

 

ginger biscuits, and short journeys - drive til she looks like she is uncomfortable, then stop - reinforce good behaviour.

 

 

Why the ginger biscuit - and how does that work...

ginger is a natural anti-emetic - great for sickness of all sorts, but especially morning sickness and travel sickness, which are caused by the same part of the brain :-)

[LaraCroft 863]

If you stop the journey before they start dribbling and getting stressed, they have a "good experience" - repeat that, and you will be able to extend the journey. Each time they get stressed and dribble, they reinforce a negative experience.Patience is the key.

[low plains drifter 10,727]

Tarpaulin 5 quid from B&Q,specially designed to protect against puppy drool and biccy crumbs

[thefensarefarbutistillgo 2,505]

 

head out the window doesnt stop it but saves the seats

lol I'm not worried about the seats I'm worried about it dehydrating the bitch which not good in a running dog when sometimes you have got to travel a few hours to get to your chosen hunting ground, by which time I guess she would of lost a pint or two in slobber, not good before its about to undertake some hard work

[scroat 62]

thats what you tow bars for

[LaraCroft 863]

Build it up gradually - if it is 200yards to a walk, then do it - the more non drably experiences the better. Each time there is dribble, it is a negative experience. Short journeys frequently - build it up slowly