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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie  I wouldn't give up on the treat idea. Maybe do some training sessions where you do something fun in the car when it's not moving. Toss a favorite toy. Give him a favorite chew toy, like a stuffed Kong or a bully stick. Start slow, just a few minutes a day until he gets over the fear of the unmoving car. After a week or two, start the car and keep playing. Later on, you can try driving a block or two, stop, play, etc. |
This is similar to what I was going to suggest. The only thing I would add is at the very beginning I would find the absolutely most favorite treat that your baby only gets on "special" occasions... I used poached chicken. Anyway, I might even start by 3-4 times a day just walk to your car open the door and give the treat without even getting in. Day 2 maybe sit down but keep your feet outside the car; give treat and then leave. and so one...
I tend to probably advance even slower than most but I am very happy with the results we have had with my little rescue girl. My most important thing for me is to make sure that she is comfortable and AS SOON AS I push her out of her comfort zone I stop. Repeating to level just outside of her comfort zone extending the time by sometimes only another 10-15 seconds. The key is many repetitions during the day but those repetitions may only take a minute or two of your time. More often for less time is key in my book!
I couldn't get Maddie to breach the front door to go outside with me for a walk (in fact she wouldn't walk onto the entrance tile from the carpet if the door was open). Now, she walks nicely on a loose lead, and knows other very basic commands.
Best of luck to you while you work with your baby!