Poodle puppy probvlems

[Kay]

Hi I have just joined this forum with the hope that someone will have some suggestions to problems. I have a 13month old poodle who is very good in the car, then I have a 5 month old poodle puppy bitch who is a nightmare in the car. She cries constantly whilst in the crate with my other dog who just lies down and goes to sleep. Anyone have any ideas pleeeeeese?

[Harry]

Hi Kay, Welcome to the Forum, I recently joined myself, My name is Harry from Liverpool, Hope you enjoy this site.
Your dog's car rides should not be to the vet's or somewhere else, he will not like. It is an event that they associate with a negative outcome.
You can change that by introducing positive associations. Try taking your dog to fun destinations. Like the park, the beach, country side. Your dog will soon associate these fun times with going for a ride in the car.

[Kay]

Hi Harry, thanks for responding to my problem, just to say that my dogs car rides all have a positive outcome, ie in the car to go to the park, or just a ride round to get her used to the car. My 13 month old poodle took to the car from day one he just jumps in and lies down in his cage and goes to sleep. He will stay there no problem whilst I go into shops. The 5 month old bitch (Bella) has issues when I get my keys, shoes or coat, she goes mental. At the moment I carry my keys round and jingle them or put my shoes and coat on without going any where, and at the moment she seems to be getting better, not whining so much so I am hoping at least I can sort one problem out. I have had dogs all my life but not one so skitty as this one. Regards Kay

[Harry]

Hi Kay, Hope you're keeping well.
Sum Puppies who are new to riding in cars suffer motion sickness the first few times, Others seem fine. But most grow out of it. Unfortunately, some dogs don’t, and these have a really tough time learning to enjoy the experience.
But you say when you get your keys, shoes, or coat, she goes mental? This is before she sees the car, I don't no if this is just excitement if it is, carry on with what you're doing. little steps are the way to go, please let me know how you get on. best regards, Harry