Purse training..?

[CouversMom]

Couver's bag is a vented pet bag. He seems ok with it, but he gets a little restless if he's in there too long. He doesn't bark or anything, but he starts scratching

[yorkie mad]

[QuickSilver]

Originally Posted by ferraritiffie

I put lots of smelly treats in the purse and make it a game. I also exercise the pup before so he's very sleepy and calm. Just like any other tricks repetition is key! I have Genghis go in the purse every time we go out before we leave the house or even get into the car. If he wants to come with me he has to jump into the bag

Originally Posted by mizzwanned

Try to take it out daily and put it on the floor. Let them smell and explore the bag. Sometimes they will just go in willingly. My females loved it from the begginning and used to fight to get in the bag lol But i think that if you take it out everyday and put it on the floor with a treat inside they will see the bag as a 'good thing' and not feel like they are forced to be in it. Then little by little if they get into it pick it up while theyre in it and walk around the house, do this everyday until they get used to it to go outside

These are both really good ideas!

Thor came to me purse trained. He usually jumps into the bag when I put it on the floor, presumably because he knows he gets to come along if he's in the purse. He makes a really weird growly noise when I zip it closed that he doesn't make in any other situation. It's this very specific, "I do not want to be trapped in this purse!" growl. But after that he's completely relaxed and quiet. He's good company; I'll take him to the grocery store in a bag, and then when the checkout line is long, I'll unzip it enough for him to get his head out and I'll give him a scratch.

I don't ever leave him in the car because I think he looks pretty valuable and he's too small to put up a fight if someone decided to take him.

[mollie jade]

Frimousse hate to be in a bag but her best thing is going in the pouch of my kangaroo coat .

[citygirl]

Welcome to YT..I am trying to train Lola to go in a carrier too.

[Zeus08]

I have a vented pet bag for Zeus. I started carrying him in it when he was about 3 months old. He pops his head out the front to see what is going on and occasionally he will sleep in it. If I have it on my arm he doesn't try to escape but the minute I put it down he gets out, even with the harness clip!

Don't give up! Start out with very short trips like walking out to get your mail.

[rosey442]

I started out with a Sherpa bag that I had with Molly. Since I took her out to go in short trips as well as visits to my daughter's. Molly associates the bag with going out, which she loves to do. So, when I first used my Kwigy Bo Alexa bag with her, she willingly jumped in. I also have recently purchased a travel harness which I have used with her a couple of times. She likes being able to sit on the seat next to me while driving. But, she still goes in her bag when going in stores, etc. I intend to purchase a stroller to use for the beach, flea markets, etc.
Good luck with your baby. Once she recognizes traveling in a bag is a good thing, she'll willingly go.

[LilMissy]

Originally Posted by Mommy2Lacey

I know this is a silly question but is everyone using a regular purse or the vented pet bags?

Vented