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| ADVICE 446 |
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Some dogs enjoy the trips by car because they find them exciting and because they usually end up in exercises or in encounters with other dogs.
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| ADVICE 447 |
| On the contrary, others hate these car trips because of the unpredictable movement, which produce nausea. Take the dog out frequently on short trips so it will get used to the car. |
| ADVICE 448 |
| If the dog drivels and gets dizzy with the trip, don't feed the animal before the trip and protect the interior of the car with papers or old sheets. |
| ADVICE 449 |
| Wrangle the dog if it tries to defend the car as its territory. |
| BEGIN THE Dog TRIP |
| ADVICE 450 |
| Encourage the dog to get into the car offering it food (if the dog doesn't get nauseous) or a toy, but don't overexcite it. At first, give the dog a bowl of food and a toy for the animal to associate the trips by car with pleasant activities, but get the bowl away before beginning the trip. |
| TOO MUCH Dog BARKING |
| ADVICE 451 |
| If your dog loses control in the car and barks too much, someone will have to sit next to it and order it to shut up when it is necessary. |
| DESTRUCTION |
| ADVICE 452 |
| If the dog is allowed to do whatever it wants in the car, the dog can ruin the tapestry and chew the filling. Sprinkle the tapestry and the seat belts with a non-toxic bitter substance and give the dog a chew toy. |
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| ADVICE 453 |
| A screen on the car's window will protect the dog from the sun. It is also useful to ease the excitable dog because it reduces the sight camp and make the trip less stimulant. |
| THE TRANSPORTATION CAGE |
| ADVICE 454 |
| The dogs that are used to the cage can travel by car inside a transportation cage that, besides protecting them, keep them away from any dangerous activity. Even if the dog feels secure and rested, you should also give it a toy. |
| HAVING IT CONTROLLED |
| ADVICE 455 |
| Put the muzzle on the dog to keep it from barking too much and breaking things or getting too nervous. |
| ADVICE 456 |
| If you fasten the dog's leash to the seat belt's buckle, you will keep the dog from moving too much. |
| ADVICE 457 |
| There are seat belts that limit the movement of the dog, keep the dog from distracting the driver that will reduce the risk of injuries in an accident. |
| CARS CAN KILL |
| ADVICE 458 |
| Never leave the dog alone inside the car when it is hot, not even parking the car under shadow and leaving a window half-open. |
| ADVICE 459 |
| Dogs are really bad regulating their corporal temperature and they can suffer from insolation that can be fatal. You shouldn't leave the dog inside the car during the cold seasons with the heating on either. |
| A REFRESHMENT |
| Make sure there is a recipient with water inside the car, especially during long trips. |
| ADVICE 460 |
| It is recommendable to stop every couple of hours for the dog to rest, drink and make its necessities. |
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