Most Beardies “love” going for rides. We’ve found that Beadies under 6 months old will
generally do pretty well in a car for their first few rides. But don’t get your hopes too far up that your
Beardie does well in a car. At around
six or seven months, many (but not all) Beardies seem to “forget” that they do
well in a car. You may have an
unpleasant surprise when you take your Beardie who has never had a problem in a
car before. They can suddenly become the
worst car dogs: getting sick, salivating buckets, and other fear-related
behaviors. If your Beardie takes this
route, just be patient and keep giving rides to your dog. They’ll eventually work through such
problems, and you’ll end up with a dog that “loves” to ride in a car,
especially if the car rides end up in a “fun” spot, like a dog park or a
beach. We often take ours to an ice
cream shop and get them a small cup of vanilla.
Our Beardies LOVE to go in a car with us.
Also, when having a dog in a car, always remember about
heat. If the sun is shining and the car
windows are up, a car’s interior can heat up very quickly if the outdoor
temperature is anything over 60°
F.
Be aware that a Beardie outside a car is usually not a good mix if the car is moving. Please see my comments about Beardies and Herding.