All of a sudden Charlie going nuts in car!

[SWOwner]

Originally Posted by Jkpal

Is Charlie, that little love, able to look out window from his carrier? Have you ever tried to leave him out of carrier, but safely harnessed?

He sits in a American Kennel Club Pet Booster Seat.

Originally Posted by Jkpal

Have you ever thought of putting wonderful little Charlie in a tiny little trailer to tow behind your car?

No but I have considered hanging him out the window on a loooooooooooooong leash!

Originally Posted by Jkpal

It is, indeed, a mystery as to why that boy does what he does...But, he is, after all, CHARLIE!!! Update w/Piper...after two plus years, she has agreed to 'sit' not-quite-on-command and has now mastered 'sitting up' Well, masteredmight be stretching it as she wobbles a bit, but corrects that by stretching out her front legs.

Fantastic!

Originally Posted by Jkpal

While you digest this oh-so-interesting news, I'll continue to ponder your 'screamin Charlie' Glad to hear all is well and it's always, always just wonderful hearing from you!![/COLOR][/FONT]

Nice hearing from you and Piper!

[barneysmommmy]

I was so hoping, for your sake, that he would out grow the barking. Barney was like that when we first started travelling with him. But he does much better now. Like Charlie, he gets super excited when it's time to "go" and it doesn't matter where we are going.

Our Florida trip is in June. I made my husband buy a new rig. We got a truck that has a bench seat in the front just for the pups. It is so much nicer with the dogs in their car seat in the front. They can see everything and are much calmer when they sit next to us.

The vet's assistant told us that one of the dog owners that comes in makes her hubs sit in the back seat so the dog car seat can go up front. I'm not that bad.........yet.

By the way, low dose melatonin without artificial sweeteners work pretty well for my crew. It kind of takes the edge off without completely drugging them.

[SWOwner]

Originally Posted by barneysmommmy

I was so hoping, for your sake, that he would out grow the barking. Barney was like that when we first started travelling with him. But he does much better now. Like Charlie, he gets super excited when it's time to "go" and it doesn't matter where we are going.

Charlie moves into his own little world - it is like he is locked into his nuts mode.

Originally Posted by barneysmommmy

Our Florida trip is in June. I made my husband buy a new rig. We got a truck that has a bench seat in the front just for the pups. It is so much nicer with the dogs in their car seat in the front. They can see everything and are much calmer when they sit next to us.

We tried holding Charlie in the front seat - but, when he goes nuts - we just can't hold him tight enough. We are afraid he will jump out of our hands. I tried placing the booster seat up front - same results.

Originally Posted by barneysmommmy

The vet's assistant told us that one of the dog owners that comes in makes her hubs sit in the back seat so the dog car seat can go up front. I'm not that bad.........yet.

We would do that in a heart beat if it only worked.

Originally Posted by barneysmommmy

By the way, low dose melatonin without artificial sweeteners work pretty well for my crew. It kind of takes the edge off without completely drugging them.

I book marked that on Amazon Prime. The Doctor gave us some Gabapentin ORal Sol 250mg/.5mi Per ML to try 1 hour before we travel. We didn't want to use it but will use it next trip!

Thanks!

[Jkpal]

Like you, drugs seem a last resort to me, but if Charlie needed to take medicine to keep from getting upset tummy when traveling, he'd probably get that medicine. Maybe we need to think of the mellowing medicine as something to sooth his little mind???? He's a unique little fellow and I love his other quirks---sooo Charlie! Any recent pictures of your little dreamboat?

[SWOwner]

Originally Posted by Jkpal

Like you, drugs seem a last resort to me, but if Charlie needed to take medicine to keep from getting upset tummy when traveling, he'd probably get that medicine.

Absolutely. He just gets tired and sleeps for a while and goes right back to his "barking." The pitch of his "bark" gives me a headache after a while. Will have to try some medicine next time or we won't be able to make the drive anymore.

Originally Posted by Jkpal

Maybe we need to think of the mellowing medicine as something to sooth his little mind?

The vet said the "drug" she subscribed for Charlie weren't very strong and should have no ill side affects. I just didn't want to use it. However, I just don't feel I have any other choice now. I sure don't want to leave him in a boarding kennel for a month at a time.

Originally Posted by Jkpal

He's a unique little fellow and I love his other quirks---sooo Charlie! Any recent pictures of your little dreamboat?

Here are a few from the beach. Our place is a block from the beach - we walk down to the beach every morning before it really gets hot!

[Jkpal]

Oh mymymymymyyyy! Isn't he just a little dude, though?! Totally rad and awesome...And talk about focused! Perfect, Charlie is just perfect! Thanks for the smiles from Charlie!

[SWOwner]

The wife and I just noticed something. Charlie LOVES popcorn. The wife "picks the piece" (that is safe) and he simply loves it. Now, when she goes into the kitchen and grabs the bag - Charlie goes nuts - barks like crazy, runs up and down his stairs and just can't wait. Now we wonder if the "barking" in the car is because he is so darn excited? When he see's us going to the garage door - he runs and jumps into his carry case so we know he wants to go. Could the barking just be his way of showing his excitement? Hmm...

[Jkpal]

Excellent deduction and very possible, indeed! Sometimes little ones just cannot contain their excitement and can easily over-do and/or they don't know any other way of expressing their joy. Sooo...maybe try taking Charlie to a drive-in movie and eating popcorn?! Who knows, the double-whammy might just cause him stop in his tracks in order to absorb the wonder of it all!!! Any chance of a little video of Charlie gearing up for a piece of popcorn?

[Kathylouise]

Charlie is awesome, and my boy is freaked out after seeing the car video. He's been continually sniffing the ear and searching the living room for his wanna be friend.

He finally gave up the search after a good 5 minutes and has such a sad expression on his face.

Thank you for sharing.

Kathy (and Morris!)

[SWOwner]

Originally Posted by Jkpal

Excellent deduction and very possible, indeed! Sometimes little ones just cannot contain their excitement and can easily over-do and/or they don't know any other way of expressing their joy. Sooo...maybe try taking Charlie to a drive-in movie and eating popcorn?! Who knows, the double-whammy might just cause him stop in his tracks in order to absorb the wonder of it all!!! Any chance of a little video of Charlie gearing up for a piece of popcorn?

Funny you should suggest that. A few trips back the wife sat in the back seat with Charlie - when he went into his "nuts mode" she offered him popcorn (right up to his face). It had absolutely no affect - he was just stuck in his "nuts mode."!

Originally Posted by Kathylouise

Charlie is awesome, and my boy is freaked out after seeing the car video. He's been continually sniffing the ear and searching the living room for his wanna be friend.

He finally gave up the search after a good 5 minutes and has such a sad expression on his face.

Thank you for sharing.

Kathy (and Morris!)

That sounds so cute!

[canana]

[QUOTE=SWOwner;4725001]Attachment 411502Funny you should suggest that. A few trips back the wife sat in the back seat with Charlie - when he went into his "nuts mode" she offered him popcorn (right up to his face). It had absolutely no affect - he was just stuck in his "nuts mode."!


I recently introduced freeze-dried rabbit (https://www.stellaandchewys.com/dog-...olutely-rabbit) to my two and they absolutely love it. They love all treats, but with the rabbit meal patties - they go nuts and whine and beg and cry for it! Maybe you could try that on lil ol Charlie during your exciting car trips!

[BayleighL]

Our pup, now 2, had a tough time in the car. We tried the car seat with the short tether and somehow she found her self hanging over the side. She would get so twisted up and panic.


In the end, we've trained her to ride nicely up front. Our next car will have a front seat arrangement to better accommodate a yorkie. I think that should be an option, right?


In the motorhome, we attach a leash over the seatbelt upright and have food/water and a piddle pad within reach and she comes and goes.


We found a product called Bach Rescue Remedy (available in pet supplies) that works pretty well when we do air travel. It just takes the edge off. We have to give it too her further ahead than the directions for it to take effect. She is in the cabin and likes the vibration on take-off when she's tucked under the seat. Kinda like an infant in a car.


I love your Charlie stories and pictures! Thanks for sharing

[SWOwner]

Originally Posted by canana

I recently introduced freeze-dried rabbit (https://www.stellaandchewys.com/dog-...olutely-rabbit) to my two and they absolutely love it. They love all treats, but with the rabbit meal patties - they go nuts and whine and beg and cry for it! Maybe you could try that on lil ol Charlie during your exciting car trips!

Thanks for the suggestion - I will jump over and order some - will let ya know if it works. I don't have much confidence that it will since Charlie loves his (treat) popcorn and that doesn't work. But, at this stage of the game - it is worth a shot. I just hope Charlie doesn't look over at me and say "REALLY!" and stay in his "nuts mode."

Originally Posted by BayleighL

Our pup, now 2, had a tough time in the car. We tried the car seat with the short tether...In the end, we've trained her to ride nicely up front. Our next car will have a front seat arrangement to better accommodate a yorkie. I think that should be an option, right?

We tried the American Kennel Club Pet Booster Seat (front and back seat), Pet Carrier (soft-sided) and Sherpa Metropolitan Tote - same results - "nuts mode" when we start moving.

Originally Posted by BayleighL

We found a product called Bach Rescue Remedy (available in pet supplies) that works pretty well when we do air travel. It just takes the edge off. We have to give it too her further ahead than the directions for it to take effect...

I found it on Amazon and had to laugh - half of the "reviews" are from "people" using it to calm down! I did search on "Yorkie" and found two reviews that were very positive - ordered a bottle. Will let ya know how it goes!

[BayleighL]

Originally Posted by SWOwner

Attachment 411521Thanks for the suggestion - I will jump over and order some - will let ya know if it works. I don't have much confidence that it will since Charlie loves his (treat) popcorn and that doesn't work. But, at this stage of the game - it is worth a shot. I just hope Charlie doesn't look over at me and say "REALLY!" and stay in his "nuts mode."
Attachment 411521We tried the American Kennel Club Pet Booster Seat (front and back seat), Pet Carrier (soft-sided) and Sherpa Metropolitan Tote - same results - "nuts mode" when we start moving.

Attachment 411521I found it on Amazon and had to laugh - half of the "reviews" are from "people" using it to calm down! I did search on "Yorkie" and found two reviews that were very positive - ordered a bottle. Will let ya know how it goes!

So, funny! *Maybe* I'll give it a try. If our pup is fussy, at least I'll be calm. Look forward to hearing if you get some results. HINT: Give with a little food and water. It gets into the system better that way. We give about 30 minutes before the stressful situation. We also will sometimes give 2 doses more closely spaced. BTW, we found trying to train stress with treats didn't work - she'd just as often act incorrectly to get the treat as act correctly. She also would express the stress by aggressively (overly eagerly) eating the treat and then demand more. That was the end of that!

[SWOwner]

Well, guess it is time for an update.

1. Charlie still goes nuts in the car - STOP

2. Charlie NOW barks at the TV every single time he sees a dog! Yuppa - he starts to bark, runs off the coach and runs up the hallway barking and barking and barking!

3. Charlie loves "sun bathing" from the garage!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer.