Car accident :(

[Devin and Indy]

I need y'alls help. 

 

I got rear-ended pretty bad today. It wasn't my fault and no one is injured, but Indy was with me in the car. He was shaken up really bad. I'm pretty sure his anal glands, ahem, released and he was shaking and panting the whole way home. I couldn't really comfort him at the time because I had to do all the insurance stuff.

 

We had been making progress with his car fear and he did great on the road trip up here. Now I'm scared he will never get in the car again. What can I do to help him be ok with the car? Has anyone else been in an accident with their doodle?

[Jennifer and Jack]

Oh gosh I am glad everyone is okay. I would start with little tiny trips of getting him in the car and treating him, Letting him get back out of the car, back in and giving him a treat, then drive to around the block and treat him, etc, Sort of like you do with a puppy in the crate, you throw treats in there and lots of love.

 

Jack does not like to be in the car unless he is in his carseat, He has been in a harness and booster since I got him so that is what he knows and that is what he feels the most safe in.

 

 

[Rose Ann and Amante]

Perhaps start with very short trips and treat and talk calm and sweetly. This worked for me when Amante was afraid I have been wanting to purchase a car harness.Does anyone recommend a certain one.  I am assuming that I will have to buy two since he is only 15 lbs. right now. I am so happy to hear that everyone is ok!

 

 

[Devin and Indy]

I just have the standard one from Petco and Indy rides in a 'booster seat' too.

I'll try working him up to it. Hopefully he won't freak out :/

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

oh no!!! So glad everyone is okay...keep working on it with Indy poor guy:(

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

OMD how awful. I had a customer the other week who was in an accident and her dog went through the window as he wasnt strapped in. I dont know if the dog made it or not. So glad Indy and you are both ok

[Martha & Cooper]

So glad to hear no one was injured, but sorry to hear about the accident.   Sure hope Indy recovers as far as the fear of being in the car. Maybe just a little time....