Some dogs dislike car journeys because they feel fearful or anxious because they had a bad experience in a car, such as being involved in a crash. It could even be that a dog is hesitant to get in the car because it got too excited and the driver shouted at it. It is immensely helpful to retrain the dog so that journeys become associated with a pleasant experience and therefore something to be looked forward to. If your dog hates car travel, then try to avoid long journeys while you are retraining it. Your aim is to build new associations with the car so that the dog thinks the car is a great place to be. This is a gradual process that can't be rushed, and will actually be set back if you rush it. Start with the car parked and with the engine off. Open a door and put an extra tasty treat inside. Encourage the dog to jump into the stationary car and give it lots of positive attention when it does. Then let the dog come out and do something pleasurable afterwords, like take the pup for a walk. Then start feeding the dog meals in the stationary car. Protect the upholstery with a towel or puppy pad, place the food bowl on top, and get it used to taking meals in the stationary car. Consider stuffing a Kong and giving it to the dog in the stationary car. Think of different activities which your dog enjoys and make them happen in the car. It could be it takes weeks or months until the dog is willingly jumping into the vehicle, in anticipation of the "good thing", but eventually he will learn. Once the dog is comfortable in the stationary car, start taking ultra short trips. Initially, these are as limited as starting the engine, letting it run, then turning it off. Then try backing out of the driveway, and straight back in. Build up to a short trip round the block. Then a short drive round the neighbourhood. This is all about gradual adjustments, so don't rush it. Make sure your dog is really comfortable with a phase before moving forward. If you can have someone go with you to watch the dog for signs of distress or nausea. If this happens, stop the car, take the dog out and let it walk around for a bit to give it relief. Complete the journey and next time don't go so far. In these early days, try to visit places that are fun, so the journey has a reward at the end of it, such as a park or woods.

Summary: Figure out if your dog is simply nervous, as opposed to nauseous. Avoid long journeys while retraining your dog. Begin exposing your dog to positive experiences in the car. Transition to pleasurable experiences while the car is on and moving.

For safety reasons you want to first establish that your dog is fit for biking. Consult with your doctor as to whether the dog has any underlying conditions that could be exacerbated by such strenuous exercise. You also want to establish that your dog is of a breed for which this would be an appropriate exercise and that it is in sufficiently good shape. If not, start out with longer and more regular walks. Under no condition is this a safe activity for dogs under 25 lbs or under one year of age. The first step in establishing your dog's safety while biking is keeping yourself safe. You will need a helmet and something to ensure that you are noticeable to potential motorists, including bright cycling clothes and a reflective device to attach to your bike. You should keep some water for yourself and your dog. Some additional equipment will be required in case of emergency. In case of emergency you should have a cellphone on you, as well as money, identification, a spare tube, and a tire pump. While it should be no surprise that you will want a bike, you also need to consider what type of bike you will need. This is an activity that it is best performed off-road, so it is important to have a bike appropriate for that. A hybrid bike will be best for riding along a path; for tough terrain you will probably want a mountain bike. Some people will try to bike by holding the leash in their hand while the dog runs alongside them. This is extremely unsafe. To bike safely, you need special equipment to ensure that your dog is not strangled by a leash around their neck, pulled under the wheel, or hit by an oncoming vehicle. Thankfully all of the necessary equipment is now mass-produced and readily available for those willing to invest the time and money to keeping their dog safe. The first consideration should be safely attaching the dog to your bike. For this you will need a body harness, which, unlike a leash, will not apply pressure exclusively to your dog's neck. If possible, the harness should be padded, and not so long as to allow your dog to get far ahead of you. Also you should purchase a "baton" lead that will attach the harness to the body of the bike. This will keep the dog away from your wheel and prevent the dog from pulling on the handle in a way that would cause you to loose your balance. The next thing to consider is your dog's visibility. Consider purchasing both a reflective vest and/or a collar with a blinking light embedded in it. There are also some purchases you should consider in case the exercise might be too much for your dog. A bottle of water for your dog is highest on this list. You should, also, however, think about a dog bike trailer that will allow you to pull your dog if he or she gets too tired to run. Cooling vests can be purchased if you are concerned about your dog overheating.

Summary: Visit a veterinarian. Equip yourself. Equip your dog.

You can help yourself and your ex cope by choosing to focus on the positive. Towards the end of the breakup conversation, try to focus on mutual benefit. Emphasize all the good things your partner has done for you. Make sure she leaves the conversation feeling like the relationship was worthwhile even if it did not work out. Say something like, "You really made me feel good about myself and pushed me to be a kinder, more empathetic person. I will always be grateful for that." Encourage gratitude. While acknowledge it may take some time, encourage your partner to cherish the good times you had together. Relationships are primarily social exchanges and people have a natural tendency to search for their benefits. Your partner will appreciate you helping him or her seek positives even as the relationship ends. As previously stated, it can be helpful to leave the door open for friendship. However, you do not want to give mixed messages. Be honest about what kind of contact you want to have with your ex. If you need some space before you can work on establishing a friendship, for example, say so. Do not try to force friendly meetings prematurely, as this can confuse you and your ex. You will need time and space before you're able to see one another without romantic attachments and associations. You will likely run into your ex at some point in the future. Be cordial and friendly during any encounters you might have. Remain emotionally prepared. Keep in mind as you go to work, school, and run errands you may run into your ex. This can help you stay calm and collected during the encounter. When in love, many people convince themselves the person they're with is their one true love. However, you need to let those feelings go after a breakup. In reality, there are many people with whom you would be potentially compatible. You will likely find someone else in the future, despite what you may be feeling in the present moment. Allow yourself to accept the fact the relationship ended for a reason and you will find someone else in the future.
Summary: Focus on the good times. Be upfront about lessening contact. Act civil after the breakup. Resist thinking of your ex as your one true love.