[Dailydrool] Thanks to all who responded on whining in the car ?

[Winn & Faye Mauk]

Thanks to all who responded both on and off line to my question.
I suppose it is comforting to know that my Annie isn't the only
one who whines in the van.
Another question: do any of you secure your Hounds in seat belts
for dogs? I don't know that Annie would stand for it, but just a thought
if it is the movement causing the whining.

She rides on my lap a lot...yeah, a 55 pound Basset on my long legs
which are thrust upon the dash..
Our Mozart use to ride like that and loved it, so quiet, and peaceful
on very long trips. Annie likes my lap, but not my legs...she likes the 
window,
but still whines when she gets to have her head out, but then the other two 
would like a turn, too.
We have taken her out by herself, just to give her a special outing, and 
while she knows
she is being given special treatment, she still whines.

Does anyone crate their hounds while driving?...most everyone said that 
their hounds  paced to and fro
throughout the car...so I am stretching for answers.

I liked the dramamine idea...we have given baby aspirin before, and it may 
have helped some, but not totally.
Treats we have tried...but that causes messes sometimes, and still doesn't 
stop the whine.

Destination rewards, such as walking half way through a short trip from 
home, then to come back
home...they are tired, then, so that helps with the two, but Annie still 
does her whine.We are hoping
that by continually doing repetitive trips, that she will realize there is a 
reward, and not whine after a while
on trips, because they know they will be going for a walk.

If anyone sees any info out there anywhere, I would be so happy to try 
almost anything.
Please email me directly, and if something works, I will post it promptly.
You are such an awesome wealth of information, and I do appreciate the 
replies.
I love reading all your stories and the antic Bassets get into.

O, by the way---Nannie McFee is showing in our area on the Family Channel 
this month...
there are two Bassets in this little movie and it is an adorable film. The 
Bassets are only in
it during the first 1/3 or so of the movie, wish they had been a bigger part 
of it, but it is nice
just to see them in movies and on TV.

Happy Basseting! Wouldn't trade mine for all the tea in China or anywhere 
else.
Faye,
Annie (whine, whine whine, but I am such a wonder!)
 Misty, taking after Annie, but O so loving and otherwise obedient!
 Pebbles, our always happy one!