On today's episode, we are talking about barking in the car. We've talked about barking before,

but not specifically on what to do when your dog is barking and you are driving. That can be tricky.

Let's talk about it today. Welcome to the puppy training podcast. I'm Amy Jensen, founder of Baxter

and Bella, the online puppy school. Here, we are all about helping

you create the best possible experience raising a puppy, from training tips to practical tricks,

all aimed at fostering a happy, well-behaved dog who truly feels like part of the family.

So if you are ready to enjoy the journey and strengthen the bond with your dog, let's get

started. Hello everybody. Welcome to the puppy training podcast. I'm so glad you're here.

Today we are talking about barking in the car because what do you do when you're driving down

the road and you're also

trying to train your dog? That can be tricky. You're not alone if you struggle with this.

Car rides can both be enjoyable but also challenging. And some dogs adapt quickly to the experience

while others become overly excited or maybe your dog is stressed about this. Often this results in excessive barking.

So barking in the car can distract you as the driver or whoever else is driving. It can cause stress

for everyone because you're in a small, confined space and it's loud. And it can even escalate

into some unsafe situations which nobody wants. The good news is that with patience,

consistency and the right techniques that we're going to talk about today, you can teach your dog into some unsafe situations which nobody wants. The good news is that with patience, consistency,

and the right techniques that we're going to talk about today, you can teach your dog to ride quietly in the car and enjoy the journey. Now let's first start out with why dogs bark in the car.

If we can understand why our dog is doing this behavior, that is our first step to

addressing and changing that behavior. Here are a few common reasons. Number one is excitement.

Dogs often associate car rides with exciting destinations, such as the park or a friend's house.

I like to load Baxter and Bella up in my car. We head to

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