Post by kskatt on Jan 18, 2015 2:03:46 GMT
Is it normal for a dog to act terrified of getting into a vehicle?
I haven't pushed Jordan, because we never needed to. He gets his shots and check up when the vet comes out every spring. But, he is getting older and may need extra care in the nearish future. I decided to start desensitizing him. With treats, he got up to the truck, good start! Out of curiosity, I tried to get him into the horse trailer. Treats worked quickly, all the way in. But, he started out very skittish.
I have had a pretty limited number of dogs in my life. My puppies have had fairly long lives, as dogs go. All were quite happy to jump into vehicles. My other dog, Holly, hops right in, very happy. I did try having Jordan watch Holly hop in and he wouldn't budge.
I don't believe this is normal, but is it too far out of a normal range?
He was about 6 months old when I got him from the Humane Society. At that time I just picked him up. I'm older now and he weighs close to 90 pounds. With his fear I don't think it would be wise anyway.
I haven't pushed Jordan, because we never needed to. He gets his shots and check up when the vet comes out every spring. But, he is getting older and may need extra care in the nearish future. I decided to start desensitizing him. With treats, he got up to the truck, good start! Out of curiosity, I tried to get him into the horse trailer. Treats worked quickly, all the way in. But, he started out very skittish.
I have had a pretty limited number of dogs in my life. My puppies have had fairly long lives, as dogs go. All were quite happy to jump into vehicles. My other dog, Holly, hops right in, very happy. I did try having Jordan watch Holly hop in and he wouldn't budge.
I don't believe this is normal, but is it too far out of a normal range?
He was about 6 months old when I got him from the Humane Society. At that time I just picked him up. I'm older now and he weighs close to 90 pounds. With his fear I don't think it would be wise anyway.
