Good morning! We have a similar problem, but to a far less degree as it's only in the car, and I really, really feel for you and your family - especially as your family are a long way away and you have no option.
Harry's only real 'hate' in this world are long car rides. I have tried everything you have (actually, apart from medication) and the only thing that helps a little bit is being in his crate. Not wonderfully - but better than the others.
We even resorted to a quick squirt with the water bottle - it worked twice then he opened his mouth, thought we were giving him an unusual drink, then that never worked again. We tried the 'pennies in the can' - he tried to scream over that. We tried the 'no, Harry' in a sharp voice - that worked for 2 seconds. We even tried a sharp whistle - again, nothing. The inside of my car was sounding like a one-man band and it was ridiculous and dangerous.
We are now thinking of maybe the 'bark repeller' that people have mixed opinions and reactions about. Not the collar, but the hand-held sonic thingy? I don't know. I realise that none if this is a real solution, but I think they work themselves up into this frenzy, which creates the increased heartrate and all the other dreadful effects - so I'm trying to find a 'nip it in the bud' way of going about it.
Sorry not to have been of more help! Sally + Harry x |