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Originally Posted by ferraritiffie  I put lots of smelly treats in the purse and make it a game. I also exercise the pup before so he's very sleepy and calm. Just like any other tricks repetition is key! I have Genghis go in the purse every time we go out before we leave the house or even get into the car. If he wants to come with me he has to jump into the bag  |
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Originally Posted by mizzwanned Try to take it out daily and put it on the floor. Let them smell and explore the bag. Sometimes they will just go in willingly. My females loved it from the begginning and used to fight to get in the bag lol But i think that if you take it out everyday and put it on the floor with a treat inside they will see the bag as a 'good thing' and not feel like they are forced to be in it. Then little by little if they get into it pick it up while theyre in it and walk around the house, do this everyday until they get used to it to go outside |
These are both really good ideas!
Thor came to me purse trained. He usually jumps into the bag when I put it on the floor, presumably because he knows he gets to come along if he's in the purse. He makes a really weird growly noise when I zip it closed that he doesn't make in any other situation. It's this very specific, "I do not want to be trapped in this purse!" growl. But after that he's completely relaxed and quiet. He's good company; I'll take him to the grocery store in a bag, and then when the checkout line is long, I'll unzip it enough for him to get his head out and I'll give him a scratch.
I don't ever leave him in the car because I think he looks pretty valuable and he's too small to put up a fight if someone decided to take him.