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Five Reasons Your Dog Loves Riding in a Car

There’s nothing quite as headache-inducing as listening to the non-stop cries of an unhappy dog trapped in a moving vehicle.

Primarily, there are three reasons why your pet cries. One is the car makes scary noises and vibrates. Two is pets often aren’t able to see out of the window(s). And three is most car rides don’t end up at the dog park, but at a vet office. LeaseTrader.com recently noticed a growing trend of 67 percent increase of shoppers thinking of their pets when shopping for a car (LeaseTrader Story on Fox 5 News San Diego) and came up with 5 tips to help your dog love car rides.

Five Reasons Your Dog Loves Riding in a Car

Make sure your dog is groomed properly and fashionable –

Most women do not leave the house without makeup and men always do push-ups and have a plentiful supply of hair gel to always look their best when driving. But is your dog having anxiety about their grooming situation? Make sure and give your dog a quick wash and blow to help them look their best when riding -in your car.

Find out if your dog prefers the front or back seat –

Car sickness is not just limited to humans and some people get car sick when riding in the backseat or as shotgun in the front seat. The same goes for dogs. Perhaps you keep putting them shotgun and can tell they look uneasy at your driving. Why not try the backseat and see if that is more his style than riding shotgun with you.

Make sure your dog has eye-protection –

Over 90 percent of drivers use some form of eyewear and protection including eyeglasses and sunglasses when driving. Your dog might need the same protection to love riding in your car. Maybe it’s the sunlight directly hitting your dog’s eyes or your dog wants to rock out while driving. I recommend finding some cool shades to help your dog enjoy the ride a little more.

Ask if your dog would like a drink -

It gets hot while riding in cars and a simple drink might help your dog love riding in cars again. Here’s a trick, stop at the closest fast food place and get a plastic cup filled with water and a straw to prevent spillage, that way when your dog is thirsty they can take a sip and be a happy dog riding in your car.

Make sure your dog has been to the bathroom –

It is simple for humans to make a pit stop and go to the bathroom, but how does a dog tell you when to stop. It would be great if your dog barked once for 3 seconds and whined for 2 seconds as his universal sign that he needs to use the bathroom. Always make sure to walk your Dog before your begin driving because having a full-bladder can cause discomfort when driving.