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Kevin Behan of Natural Dog Training believes that dogs love car rides because they produce some of the same euphoric sensations as hunting. He theorizes that the cars motion causes synchronized movements among the pack members  they move and sway together along with bumps, twists and turns of the road.
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Dogs love a good car ride because it feeds into their sense of adventure and love of a good hunt. It mimics their instinctual roots of riding in a pack, which brings them comfort and even a type of euphoric high. Riding in the car allows a dog to explore new sites, sounds and smells.
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Dogs love a good car ride because it feeds into their sense of adventure and love of a good hunt. It mimics their instinctual roots of riding in a pack, which brings them comfort and even a type of euphoric high. Riding in the car allows a dog to explore new sites, sounds and smells. It also allows him more time to be with you.
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Interestingly, the reason most dogs like doing this has little to do with enjoying the scenery or feeling the wind. The reason that dogs like to stick their heads outside cars while driving is because the wind smells so good. Dogs have an incredible sense of smell with about 300 million olfactory receptors in their cute noses.
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Training a dog to like the car will take time, especially if he already associates it with vet visits or bouts of carsickness. Work toward a better car ride experience with these tips. Make Your Dogs First Car Rides Fun. Ideally, training your dog to enjoy riding in the car begins when he is a puppy. Make the first rides with him relaxed and ...
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Car-chasing dogs do not like the sound of hard braking, and it only has to be applied a couple of times to make the dog weary. This can only be implemented if the dog is beside you where you can see them, or behind you as you drive off. You do not need a lot of speed, but when you can see that the dog is in a safe position, press firmly on your ...
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Chasing cars is a part of some dogs natural instinct. For others, its a habit formed over years. As much fun as dogs have with chasing, it can be stressful for dog owners. Car chasing presents a...
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For example, your car is an extension of their home that they take just as seriously as your house. Thats why dogs bark so heavily at people whenever they walk by the car, even when you drive by them. In a sense, your dog considers your car a mobile home and a place they have to protect just as much as your average home.
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When you love your dog, you want to take your pet with you wherever you go. Even if it means driving in the car. Although many dogs look forward to riding in the car, other dogs dread the ...
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A dog lives through his nose." It's no wonder Rover can't wait to hop into the car. He loves his stroll in the park but it's downright psychedelic in the car. And we love driving with dogs just as...

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