How to get your dog to stop barking in the car?
Pat Lehner
2025-07-20 13:38:05
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One reason Ava may be barking is because she feels the cars are a threat. It is important not to punish any barking such as spraying her with water as you mentioned. When she is barking, she may be feeling stressed and unsure — but as you’ve unfortunately found, we don't want to inadvertently make that worse. Instead, we want to comfort and reassure her as much as possible, ideally by having someone she trusts sitting in the back seats with her. It sounds like you’ve tried to block the view, but it could help to use fitted screens on the side windows to block views of cars, and a fitted screen between the back and front seats, totally blocking the view so she can’t see out the front window. Masking the sound of cars driving by with music may also help. It's also a good idea to have Ava checked by your vet to make sure there are no underlying medical conditions that could be causing or worsening this behaviour.
Maximilian Mertz
2025-07-20 12:45:50
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To help your dog become more comfortable on the road, you will need to create more positive associations with the car. Pair the car with something your dog loves, such as a favorite treat or toy. Start with short drives around the neighborhood and then back home, so your pup can start to predict where he is going and that he is always coming home. If your dog has a favorite location, such as a local park, take a few trips just to the park and home. The main goal is to get your dog looking forward to riding in the car, instead of fearing it. Use one of Kurgo’s car restraints, such as a crash-tested car safety harness, a car restraint, or a dog car seat to keep your furry friend tethered to the seat. Distract them with an interactive toy. Teach your dog a reliable “wait” command so she learns to sit still when you get to your location instead of bolting out of the car as soon as the door opens. It’s also important to ignore your dog’s barking while in the car, as you don’t want to reinforce the behavior by touching or talking to her.
Clark Cormier
2025-07-20 09:10:03
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You’ll first need to identify why he barks, then you can set about remedying it. You’ll have to take a number of measures to keep him calm and subdued in the car. You’ll also need to use obedience commands to teach him to be quiet. Training your dog not to bark in the car is relatively straightforward. If he’s a puppy, his brain should be malleable and you can expect results in as little as a week. If he’s older and had this noisy habit for many years then you may need up to three weeks to fully kick the habit. Training him to be quiet will mean you can drive safely. You won’t be distracted by your barking dog, you’ll actually be able to concentrate on the road. Treats or his favorite food will be essential. Find 10 minutes a day you can set aside for training, when you won’t be distracted by a noisy household.