Broken (Happy) woof

[The Merle]

Some amazing walks last week, off to explore a new area in Cairngorms.

 

[Georgeo]

I have a rescue dog a whippet. Bertie_thewhippet on Instagram. He has reservations about the Cali. How and what techniques did you use to get your dog introduced to the van. I am not wanting to force the issue but dearly want him to love the van.

 

[The Merle]

I have a rescue dog a whippet. Bertie_thewhippet on Instagram. He has reservations about the Cali. How and what techniques did you use to get your dog introduced to the van. I am not wanting to force the issue but dearly want him to love the van.

I was very lucky with Zebedee I’ve had him from a pup and from day 1 and pretty much everyday after he’s been in a vehicle (now 10).
I would try putting his bed in the van (or something he loves toy or treat or even his water bowl and just let him explore van and not drive anywhere. If it’s possible to let him enter when he wants a drink or nap (if you can park cali behind gates at home).
Once he gets use to getting in and out of van, try short trips to somewhere he likes local parks and try and do it as much as possible.
Always a lot harder with a rescue as you never know what the poor woof been through.
I’m sure there’s others on here who have had the same problem and can advice.
Hope it works out.

 

[BeagleMum]

I have a rescue dog a whippet. Bertie_thewhippet on Instagram. He has reservations about the Cali. How and what techniques did you use to get your dog introduced to the van. I am not wanting to force the issue but dearly want him to love the van.

@4x4 has just said exactly the advice we were about to give. We would just add be patient let Bertie take all the time he needs it will be worth it in the long term. Try to rush it and you could end up making him more anxious of the van. Good luck, let’s know how he progresses.

 

[AlisonF]

I have a rescue dog a whippet. Bertie_thewhippet on Instagram. He has reservations about the Cali. How and what techniques did you use to get your dog introduced to the van. I am not wanting to force the issue but dearly want him to love the van.

Meal times in the van is another option in addition to those above. No pressure on him. Let him jump in / out of his own accord. And don’t rush moving on to next stage.

 

[Amarillo]

On the train home having walked from Purfleet to Gravesend via the Tilbury-Gravesend Ferry.

 

[Amarillo]

“That dog doesn’t scare me!”

 

[BeagleMum]

“That dog doesn’t scare me!”

These two are just amazing travellers in the Cali, this was on route to Scotland this morning

 

[The Merle]

These two are just amazing travellers in the Cali, this was on route to Scotland this morning

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May see them up here then

 

[The Merle]

Zebedee very happy after playing in the snow

 

[Georgeo]

Meal times in the van is another option in addition to those above. No pressure on him. Let him jump in / out of his own accord. And don’t rush moving on to next stage.

Thanks for the great advice. Will be patient and try these out.

 

[The Merle]

Chilled out day after walking 35miles in 3days

 

[BeagleMum]

Chilled out day after walking 35miles in 3daysView attachment 78148View attachment 78149

Well deserved

 

[BeagleMum]

May see them up here then

Can’t resist jumping up onto a wall

 

[The Merle]

Can’t resist jumping up onto a wall

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I’ve changed the title of thread as your gorgeous beagles need to be here all the time.

 

[Azteccamper]

Chilled out day after walking 35miles in 3daysView attachment 78148View attachment 78149

Ears always listening and alert ready to go again if required. Absolutely loved our border collie.

 

[BeagleMum]

Ears always listening and alert ready to go again if required. Absolutely loved our border collie.

It’s a great trait, Collies are wonderful dogs. As a child we always had Collies.

 

[BeagleMum]

I’ve changed the title of thread as your gorgeous beagles need to be here all the time.

I’ve changed the title of thread as your gorgeous beagles need to be here all the time.

Not everyone may agree with you They are very tired tonight we’ve walked tens of miles on the Rhins of Galloway today.

 

[The Merle]

We spent the afternoon playing frisbee, and yep he will catch it every time if that stupid human could throw it right

 

[The Merle]

Knackered again!

 

[Amarillo]

We spent the afternoon playing frisbee, and yep he will catch it every time if that stupid human could throw it right View attachment 78311View attachment 78312View attachment 78313View attachment 78314

Meg’s a master at catching frisbee too. Better than can be said of my throwing the frisbee.

Her other favourite is football. Bounce a ball just in front of her and she will snout it back for you to catch. Sometimes she will miss-snout and the ball goes straight up, in which case she’ll do a double or even triple snout before getting it back to you.

 

[The Merle]

Playing on suspension bridge, Zebedee got off pretty wuick when I started making it bounce!

 

[The Merle]

Some more exploring around Glenlivet area, great day and great views. Didn’t bump into a soul, if you want to escape the craziness of Aviemore then Glenlivet is the place at the mo (not sure how busy it gets in summer), feels like people just bomb through and don’t stop and explore!

 

[Jester]

Some more exploring around Glenlivet area, great day and great views. Didn’t bump into a soul, if you want to escape the craziness of Aviemore then Glenlivet is the place at the mo (not sure how busy it gets in summer), feels like people just bomb through and don’t stop and explore!View attachment 78495View attachment 78496View attachment 78497

You have a great life style Dave.

 

[willwander]

Lovely looking dog. Wish I could get mine to look at the camera lol