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tatertot15 · 06-25-2008, 08:48 AM

We drove 4 hours to get Bandit and I took a blanket with me for him to cuddle in....he layed that way for a little bit but he decided sitting behind my shoulder or head was better for him....lol I attached a picture of him on the ride home. He still loves riding in the car this way. Bandit cried a little for the first hour but he got used to it...ever little noise scared him though so I suggest keeping the windows closed. Good luck!!

blueeyes_jd · 06-25-2008, 08:51 AM

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Im soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited for you!!!! I hope everything goes smoothly for you and your baby! I would bring a blankie and whatever else you think you might need...

good luck!

bettyeanne · 06-25-2008, 09:06 AM

We were fortunate that we were able to meet at our vet's office, which is only 45 minutes from our home. Once I held her in my arms, I couldn't put her down! That must have been the reason that Ava told us that they are little "velcro" dogs! She was stuck to me and I thought that's where she wanted to sleep! Poor baby!

I had a car full of "things" but wound up with a little sherpa bed & blankie on my lap and Toto in my arms ... she liked cuddling next to my heart ... still does!

Patrick nor I could keep our eyes off her ... he drove like a drunk man on the way home!

Just kept saying "just look at her ... she doesn't look real!"

Good luck, regardless of where your baby rides! I am looking forward to hearing all about her.

Sukoshis Gma · 06-25-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by juliaw04

My A.J is the same way. The only time we use his pet taxi is when we are going somewhere and he knows it! I get the crate out and he goes crazy. He'll paw at the door until I open it and then just lay in it until it's time to go!

Same here! She can hardly wait for me to sit it down so she can get in it even if we are not quite ready to go!

SaraAlexine00 · 06-25-2008, 10:20 AM

We had an over 4 hour drive home when we picked up Mia. I had blankets and some toys with us.

Make sure you have a pee pad or an extra blanket. She ended up having a couple accidents on the way home. For the majority of the trip home she was sound asleep. It only took her about 30 min. to calm down.

adorame · 06-26-2008, 05:19 AM

Thanks for All of the suggestions. I want to be prepared for our ride home from the breeders. I will bring her pet taxi just in case. I will also bring extra towels too. I also have two blankets to get her mom's sent on so that should help her out too, that helped Jeter his first few nights home with us, so hopefully this will also help Yumi Yasha. I am so excited to be planning for my little girl to come home and I want her to be comfortable on the ride home, I hope she is a sleep for most of it

love_my_lexi · 06-30-2008, 09:50 AM

I also had a 4.5 hour drive when I got lexi. My mom drove me down there that way I could hold her on the way back. They have less chance of getting sick if they are close to you because you are countering most of the bumps and such. I brought two dry towels (for any accidents) and I put one washcloth in a plastic bag with water (in case she got sick). I also had her water bowl and a bottle of water in case I thought she was getting thirsty.

she was scared because she didnt know me yet, so she sat very still and slept most of the way home. we made two potty stops, but she never went potty. she also never got sick or whined. I have heard that the backseat can make them more prone to car sickness though.

congrats on your new baby! i hope everything goes smoothly!

kathy785 · 06-30-2008, 10:01 AM

I would take a small crate (with bedding) in case she is scared. It might feel safe for her.
Alcohol free baby wipes for any accidents or sickness.
plastic bags to put stinky stuff in.
Paper towels (for larger messes than the wipes)
small water bowl, bottle of water,
harness and leash to walk her at stops,
Extra bedding (towels work great) incase the other gets soiled.
toy or chew stick

Hopefully the breeder will send you with some of the food she is now eating

May car is permanently supplied with bottled water, a small metal bowl, Nutrical, and wipes. You can usually find a toy under a seat too.

adorame · 06-30-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kathy785

I would take a small crate (with bedding) in case she is scared. It might feel safe for her.
Alcohol free baby wipes for any accidents or sickness.
plastic bags to put stinky stuff in.
Paper towels (for larger messes than the wipes)
small water bowl, bottle of water,
harness and leash to walk her at stops,
Extra bedding (towels work great) incase the other gets soiled.
toy or chew stick

Hopefully the breeder will send you with some of the food she is now eating

May car is permanently supplied with bottled water, a small metal bowl, Nutrical, and wipes. You can usually find a toy under a seat too.

What a great check list you made me

thanks so much.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 06-30-2008, 11:43 AM

i drove 3 hours to pick up Yoshi then a year later MeiLing....Kioko was a 6 hour drive...they slept most of the way home on my lap...i did bring Nutrical with me just in case they needed that extra boost...hehe...good luck and congrats!

scrapindee · 06-30-2008, 07:02 PM

Congrats on the new puppy. I always prepare for carsickness--like a change of clothes for me. Blanket for your lap is really important.

cesar49 · 06-30-2008, 07:16 PM

dont forget a special stuffed animal doggie... unless you have 2 puppies

06-25-2008, 08:48 AM	#16
tatertot15 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 832	We drove 4 hours to get Bandit and I took a blanket with me for him to cuddle in....he layed that way for a little bit but he decided sitting behind my shoulder or head was better for him....lol I attached a picture of him on the ride home. He still loves riding in the car this way. Bandit cried a little for the first hour but he got used to it...ever little noise scared him though so I suggest keeping the windows closed. Good luck!! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Ashley & Bandit

06-25-2008, 08:51 AM	#17
blueeyes_jd YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 1,451	awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Im soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited for you!!!! I hope everything goes smoothly for you and your baby! I would bring a blankie and whatever else you think you might need... good luck! __________________ Jessica, Gracie's mommy PROUD MEMBER OF THE SPOILED ROTTEN CLUB! and now YTTA

06-25-2008, 09:06 AM	#18
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	We were fortunate that we were able to meet at our vet's office, which is only 45 minutes from our home. Once I held her in my arms, I couldn't put her down! That must have been the reason that Ava told us that they are little "velcro" dogs! She was stuck to me and I thought that's where she wanted to sleep! Poor baby! I had a car full of "things" but wound up with a little sherpa bed & blankie on my lap and Toto in my arms ... she liked cuddling next to my heart ... still does! Patrick nor I could keep our eyes off her ... he drove like a drunk man on the way home! Just kept saying "just look at her ... she doesn't look real!" Good luck, regardless of where your baby rides! I am looking forward to hearing all about her. __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

06-25-2008, 10:20 AM	#20
SaraAlexine00 Love my lil' Stinker <3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 647	We had an over 4 hour drive home when we picked up Mia. I had blankets and some toys with us. Make sure you have a pee pad or an extra blanket. She ended up having a couple accidents on the way home. For the majority of the trip home she was sound asleep. It only took her about 30 min. to calm down. __________________ Owned by Miss Mia

06-26-2008, 05:19 AM	#21
adorame YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,312 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks for All of the suggestions. I want to be prepared for our ride home from the breeders. I will bring her pet taxi just in case. I will also bring extra towels too. I also have two blankets to get her mom's sent on so that should help her out too, that helped Jeter his first few nights home with us, so hopefully this will also help Yumi Yasha. I am so excited to be planning for my little girl to come home and I want her to be comfortable on the ride home, I hope she is a sleep for most of it __________________ Brandy and her love bugs Jeter Axl Yumi Yasha

06-30-2008, 09:50 AM	#22
love_my_lexi YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Murray, KY, USA Posts: 3	I also had a 4.5 hour drive when I got lexi. My mom drove me down there that way I could hold her on the way back. They have less chance of getting sick if they are close to you because you are countering most of the bumps and such. I brought two dry towels (for any accidents) and I put one washcloth in a plastic bag with water (in case she got sick). I also had her water bowl and a bottle of water in case I thought she was getting thirsty. she was scared because she didnt know me yet, so she sat very still and slept most of the way home. we made two potty stops, but she never went potty. she also never got sick or whined. I have heard that the backseat can make them more prone to car sickness though. congrats on your new baby! i hope everything goes smoothly! __________________ Dawn LeighAnn and Princess Alexis "Lexi"

06-30-2008, 10:01 AM	#23
kathy785 BANNED! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 607	I would take a small crate (with bedding) in case she is scared. It might feel safe for her. Alcohol free baby wipes for any accidents or sickness. plastic bags to put stinky stuff in. Paper towels (for larger messes than the wipes) small water bowl, bottle of water, harness and leash to walk her at stops, Extra bedding (towels work great) incase the other gets soiled. toy or chew stick Hopefully the breeder will send you with some of the food she is now eating May car is permanently supplied with bottled water, a small metal bowl, Nutrical, and wipes. You can usually find a toy under a seat too.

06-30-2008, 11:43 AM	#25
xxmxaxrxyxx Missing Yoshi Everyday! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 15,110 Blog Entries: 3	i drove 3 hours to pick up Yoshi then a year later MeiLing....Kioko was a 6 hour drive...they slept most of the way home on my lap...i did bring Nutrical with me just in case they needed that extra boost...hehe...good luck and congrats! __________________ Yoshi Mei Ling Ting Ting Ting Ki Sun Hye Yukio Kioshi

06-30-2008, 07:02 PM	#26
scrapindee Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Redlands Posts: 4,842 Blog Entries: 2	Congrats on the new puppy. I always prepare for carsickness--like a change of clothes for me. Blanket for your lap is really important. __________________ Scrapindee--Team Furry & the Biewers www.houseofwags.com

06-30-2008, 07:16 PM	#27
cesar49 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eagles nest ohio Posts: 1,325 Blog Entries: 1	pairs of puppies rock dont forget a special stuffed animal doggie... unless you have 2 puppies __________________ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs.