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JAVAHSMOM · 11-26-2008, 08:18 PM

Hello! Just wanted to know if anyone can share some tips on car rides. Friday will be Javah's 1st road trip and I'm a lil uneasy about it all. *shrugs* The trip will be over 3hour drive

hviola · 11-26-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JAVAHSMOM

Hello! Just wanted to know if anyone can share some tips on car rides. Friday will be Javah's 1st road trip and I'm a lil uneasy about it all. *shrugs* The trip will be over 3hour drive

I got my baby used to car rides pretty quick. I took her with me on short trips at least once a day. At first, she was scared and I needed to keep her in the crate. That might feel the safest for her, especially if shes used to having one inside the house for her to sleep. A 3 hour trip should be no problem. I've taken mine on several 4 hour trips to visit family. She really does like riding in the car now. (Shes about 8 months old now.)

So, bring her crate and if she seems scared place her in the crate during the trip. Once she is in the car more, she may feel better and more comfortable riding in your lap or a doggie car seat. Whichever you prefer.

JAVAHSMOM · 11-26-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hviola

I got my baby used to car rides pretty quick. I took her with me on short trips at least once a day. At first, she was scared and I needed to keep her in the crate. That might feel the safest for her, especially if shes used to having one inside the house for her to sleep. A 3 hour trip should be no problem. I've taken mine on several 4 hour trips to visit family. She really does like riding in the car now. (Shes about 8 months old now.)

So, bring her crate and if she seems scared place her in the crate during the trip. Once she is in the car more, she may feel better and more comfortable riding in your lap or a doggie car seat. Whichever you prefer.

THANKS! JAVAH HAS NO PROBLEM IN THE CAR, I TAKE HIM EVERY MORNING TO DROP MY DAUGHTER OFF TO SCHOOL. ALSO IF WE GOTTA RUN ERRANDS WE TAKE HIM AS WELL. MY ISSUE IS MORE THAN AN HOUR RIDE IN THE CAR. *shrugs* BY THE WAY MY JAVAH'S 1ST BDAY IS TOMMORROW!

Lesley Carol · 11-27-2008, 01:54 AM

When we brought Lucy home at 8 weeks, we had a three hour car journey (with several pee breaks, just in case). She lay in my lap while my husband drove, and although she whimpered a little for about the first 20 miles, she then settled quite happily and slept, only waking to poop all over me - yuk! - without warning.

Lucy has spent loads of time in the car with us since. She has a little car harness and a blankie on the passenger seat, and will just curl up and sleep happily - or sit up on my husband's lap and watch the world go by. We had bought some Bach's Rescue Remedy in case she needed to chill a bit - but it's never been necessary. Lucy loves being in the car!

chestermama · 11-27-2008, 03:02 AM

Chester goes all the time with me, he has a towel down on the seat with another more padded one on top of it. I have his water, treats and food with me and I take him out every 2-3 hours, chester is 6 years old now. I take baby wipes or something to wipe him off and towels if he gets wet..He also has a blanket he likes that I take. Good Luck it will be fine. As long as they are with their humans that is all that matters to them.

Wabbit · 11-27-2008, 03:09 PM

My Daizy is in our car ALL the time and she's still kinda a maniac...so I'm looking into getting her a "car seat"...lol which my hubby thinks is ridiculous... but he hasn't ever tried to drive with her diving into his lap trying to look out his driver side window...or putting her two front paws on the steering wheel trying to take over driving!! lol and obstructing my view..

However Tulip is just precious in the car...she prefers to sleep on a pillow from her bed on my lap while we go places....and she sleeps almost the whole time!

...I did purchase a harness that you can strap the car seat belt in...however Daizy has no problem worming her way out of it..every time I put her in it...

Your baby will probably do just fine...do stop so she can potty at least once on your trip!

Moses · 11-28-2008, 04:03 PM

When I first started taking my baby on car rides when he was little he got real sick. Over time he got used to it and now he loves the car. He loves it when the wind blows in his face. If he can't put his little nose in the crack on the window he will cry..lol.. Start em out on small trips and then you then you should be good to go for longer trips.

11-26-2008, 08:18 PM	#1
JAVAHSMOM Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jerzee Posts: 95	~~1st Car Trip~~ *Hello! Just wanted to know if anyone can share some tips on car rides. Friday will be Javah's 1st road trip and I'm a lil uneasy about it all. shrugs* The trip will be over 3hour drive __________________ JAVAHSMOM**

11-27-2008, 03:09 PM	#6
Wabbit Love my little flowers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: In Gorgeous Montana!!! Posts: 4,499	My Daizy is in our car ALL the time and she's still kinda a maniac...so I'm looking into getting her a "car seat"...lol which my hubby thinks is ridiculous... but he hasn't ever tried to drive with her diving into his lap trying to look out his driver side window...or putting her two front paws on the steering wheel trying to take over driving!! lol and obstructing my view.. However Tulip is just precious in the car...she prefers to sleep on a pillow from her bed on my lap while we go places....and she sleeps almost the whole time! ...I did purchase a harness that you can strap the car seat belt in...however Daizy has no problem worming her way out of it..every time I put her in it... Your baby will probably do just fine...do stop so she can potty at least once on your trip! __________________ Tam Flower babies: *Daizy Mae and Tulip Petals* RIP Honey Rose & Jasmine

11-28-2008, 04:03 PM	#7
Moses Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Morrisville, NC Posts: 1,184 Blog Entries: 1	When I first started taking my baby on car rides when he was little he got real sick. Over time he got used to it and now he loves the car. He loves it when the wind blows in his face. If he can't put his little nose in the crack on the window he will cry..lol.. Start em out on small trips and then you then you should be good to go for longer trips. __________________ Nikki Moses Moses' Page Mommy lubs you very much!!

11-27-2008, 01:54 AM	#4
Lesley Carol Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tyne & Wear, UK Posts: 219	When we brought Lucy home at 8 weeks, we had a three hour car journey (with several pee breaks, just in case). She lay in my lap while my husband drove, and although she whimpered a little for about the first 20 miles, she then settled quite happily and slept, only waking to poop all over me - yuk! - without warning. Lucy has spent loads of time in the car with us since. She has a little car harness and a blankie on the passenger seat, and will just curl up and sleep happily - or sit up on my husband's lap and watch the world go by. We had bought some Bach's Rescue Remedy in case she needed to chill a bit - but it's never been necessary. Lucy loves being in the car!

11-27-2008, 03:02 AM	#5
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	Chester goes all the time with me, he has a towel down on the seat with another more padded one on top of it. I have his water, treats and food with me and I take him out every 2-3 hours, chester is 6 years old now. I take baby wipes or something to wipe him off and towels if he gets wet..He also has a blanket he likes that I take. Good Luck it will be fine. As long as they are with their humans that is all that matters to them.