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Old 07-12-2010, 06:41 PM   #23
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Originally Posted by DiamondLouise View Post
That's a great suggestion of varying the car routine, but I'm in a wheelchair and have to get in the same way everytime. But I will try parking differently. Diamond is now sometimes jumping in on her own, so I'll try that more. It just seems like when the engine starts, she starts shaking.
Just vary your routine in as many ways as possible that suit you. If Diamond doesn't suffer car sickness, try giving her a little treat when you start the engine and use a high, happy voice to speak to her -- calmly and confidently so as not to add to her excitement.
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