Good Citizens AKC Art AKC History AKC Feature Archive Canine Health Foundation AKC Museum of the Dog Companion Animal Recovery Links FAQ Summertime brings thoughts of summer vacations and long car rides to exciting destinations. Most pets love to travel and look forward to touring different parts of the country with their owners. Others, who have never been away from their home except for visits to the veterinarian, need extra consideration, understanding and some subtle training before hand.
Car sickness is fairly common in dogs.
You can help your puppy overcome this by letting it adjust to car rides early in life. While it's still a few months old, take the puppy out and sit with it in the car. There's no need to start the engine yet. Just let the animal get used to the sights and smells of the automobile. Later there will be less cause for alarm.