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Originally Posted by Russpilot  If the car is his phobia, I am not sure that the collar would work. If he gets that wound up, he might not understand what the collar is meant to do. I would start by trying to desensitize him. Go out and get in the car for a mealtime maybe and then go back inside. Or go out and get in the car for a few minutes and then turn it off and go back inside without going anywhere. Any good behavior, reward and praise praise praise. Let him understand that the car can be a treasure trove of treats, praise and love and soon enough he will beat you to the car any time you try to go anywhere. |
He is excited to get in the car, not fearful. Most of his rides are to a grassy area next to the civic center and he gets beside himself with anticipation....that's as I read him but I may be wrong. The joys of sniffing grass and running through it are hard to control when he sees where we are he wants out before I can get the car keys and lock in up.
Patience is not in his dictionary.