How do I stop Screaming while riding in the Car
My dog screams as soon as my husband and I start to drive. She wants to go and is upset when she is left at home. But, when she is in the car, she starts screaming.
I bought a Thunder Shirt but this only made her worse.
My husband says that once he lets me out to work and starts home, she quiets down.
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If she stops screaming when you get out of the car, it would seem to be related to your presence. The two most likely scenarios are:
You are nervous and she picks up on that and reacts with the screaming
It is learned behavior, she expects while you are in the front seat, she should scream and you should pet her. This is reinforced because that is they way it always is.
There is not going to be a 'this always works solution' you will need to try different things.
The first thing I would try is, you get in the back seat and ignore the dog completely. The dog rides in front with your husband. Do not talk to the dog, if possible she should not even know you are in the back seat.
After that, you will just have to try different things. Like maybe your husband takes the dog for a ride around the block before you get in.
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