How to Transport a Labrador
How do I transport my Labrador? This is a challenge among different dog owners. Sometimes the vet already has the convenience of providing transportation for the clients with possible additional expenses. I personally find it more convenient for the vet to visit the house himself so that the environment will be more comfortable for my labrador.
In case that I have to be the on to bring my dog I will need to locate my dog in a comfortable position in the care where he won’t be so affected by the shaking of the car.
Allow your dog to enter the crate. You may entice your labrador with some treats and the like to encourage him to enter the crate. If your dog won’t get in then you may push gently or lead by leash in the crate. Remember not to forcefully get him in. When he does get in then do give praise or treats so that your Labrador Retriever will associate the entering of the crate with positive reaction.
Secure the crate in the back seat of the car and it will even be more assuring for your dog if you have a chew toy or something familiar in the crate so that he won’t be bored during the trip. REMEMBER: Allow your dog to defecate and urinate before the trip so that nothing “messy” happens. It is also important to let him drink so that he won’t be dehydrated. Make sure the crate won’t be exposed to the sun during the trip.
If you are more confident with your lab then it is okay to have him secured by a doggy-seatbelt beside you. Just make sure your dog won’t inhibit you from concentrating on driving. We don’t want to have to make a detour to the Hospital for humans.
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