Franklin has a trainer

[ruthcatrin]

 

[raechiemay]

Does he have a really high value treat you can use to help get him in? Sorry if you've already tried this. I'm wondering if he was just freaked that he has never been in that car. Has he rode in your daughters car often?

 

[CeeCee]

Also, remember your energy. If you're full of fear, regret and sorrow, there is no way Franklin is going in.

Franklin is starting a new adventure that is going to open up his whole world! This is a GREAT thing!! Keep those thoughts in you mind, do a happy dance, with Franklin, and he'll be jumping in that car.

 

[Penelope's Mom]

Raechie, I was using chicken, and that's his favorite. I got in the car, and tried coaxing him, pulling him, and even lifting him. He laid down and became dead weight or ran away. We tried backing the car really close to the steps so he could just climb in, and we tried making him get a running start. Nothing worked. By the time we gave up, he was so hot and stressed out that he wouldn't even come out of the house.

 

[Iymala]

I agree with everything CeeCee posted. You need to make this fun and exciting because it is. Be sad after he is gone and you miss him, but don't miss him before he's gone.

I would try something he doesn't normally get that he would really want...bacon, cooked chicken or something of the like. Have your daughter hold him with the door open and you go to the other side and lure him in from the other passenger door so he has to get into the back seat to get to you and the treat. Lots of excited high pitched praise and come.have your daughter body block the side opposite the door so he cannot go around the car and his only option is through the back seat.

 

[Penelope's Mom]

When the lady got here and started telling me about how much the trainer loved all his dogs, and how much he knew he could help Franklin, I was really excited, so I was ready to get the trip started. The sooner he got there, the sooner he would come home and be a normal dog again! I didn't become really stressed until after the first 15 minutes or so of trying to get him in the car.

Also, remember your energy. If you're full of fear, regret and sorrow, there is no way Franklin is going in.

Franklin is starting a new adventure that is going to open up his whole world! This is a GREAT thing!! Keep those thoughts in you mind, do a happy dance, with Franklin, and he'll be jumping in that car.

 

[Penelope's Mom]

Here is what happened. Hopefully, it will make sense. The woman got here and came to the gate to meet Franklin. Of course, Franklin barked at her and peed. She took a walk down the street while my daughter and I tried getting him in the back of the car. He was more curious than scared until a gust of wind came and almost slammed the door on him. I think that is when we lost him. We tried for another 15 minutes or so until we all got too hot. We came in and I let him drink water, cool off and relax for about 20 minutes.
Then, we skipped trying to put him in the back and tried the backseat instead. I did exactly as lymala suggested. My daughter and franklin were on one side, and i took the chicken and went to the other side. He never even got close to the car.
So, after awhile of that, he got hot so we went inside again. When i tried making him go back outside, he wouldn't budge. I put him in my room to cool down while I spoke more with the rescue worker. After another 20 minutes, we backed the car up as close to the steps as we could so he could almost walk from the steps right into the back of the car. He put the brakes on, laid down, and became dead weight.

 

[Iymala]

Could you pick his front paws up enough to put them in the car then have your daughter lift his rear? I used to have to do the rear lift with my Dane when he got older.

 

[Penelope's Mom]

We tried that. Before she could lift the rear, his front legs were out. I think that may work in a shorter car, though. I will get him some bacon tonight since the chicken didn't work as well as I thought it would.
It's just so damn hot! and tomorrow is supposed to be hotter.

 

[Iymala]

I'm ready for winter already. After living in Florida for most of my life...I embrace the cold.

 

[raechiemay]

I'm ready for winter already. After living in Florida for most of my life...I embrace the cold.

Me too!! Bring on the ice & the bone chilling cold! I'll take that any day over 102 degree days.

 

[Amanda F.]

Sorry to hear it didn't work out today, hopefully tomorrow will be better. Parker went of to training at about 18months old. He had been with me every day, he even went to work with me. He had terrible separation anxiety so I never left him. That made sending him off even harder for me. When we went to pick him up he was so excited! He didn't forget us. We went through some commands with the trainer and he gave me some of the treats that he had been using. He couldn't believe the way that Parker took them from me. He had a hard time even getting him to eat them. Your bond will not be broken! This will be a great experience for the both of you. I know its hard and you can be sad (after he leaves!) but try to be strong for him until then. Hugs to you!

 

[Penelope's Mom]

Thanks, Amanda. I haven't given up. This trainer really loves the dogs he works with and I know that Franklin will be better for it, if I can just get him there. I'll miss him a lot and he'll miss me even more, but I can only believe that we will both be better and stronger after this month is up.

I get to visit with him after two weeks, and the trainer and rescue worker have both told me that I will get daily updates and pictures if I want.

He just has to get in the car.

 

[Hector]

Put a muzzle on him and put him in the crate. Then just load the crate up in the car. If you don't have a muzzle, use a leash and make a muzzle out of it. That is probably the only way I can think of. He needs to go, the sooner the better. Good luck. Practice muzzling him tonight with the leash if you don't have a muzzle. Ask the lady if she has an extra crate Franklin can use if you don't already have one.

 

[Penelope's Mom]

That's an awesome idea, except he's not crate trained. He hasn't been in a crate since he was 4 months old.

 

[Hector]

Man ... I thought I remember you saying he is crated and rotated when your daughter's boxer came over because they don't get along. Well the key is to get him in there. Get him in there ahead of time and let him chill out. He's not going to like it though once the crate is going to be moved. Just make sure he doesn't get out. I'd suggest putting some carabiners on the doors so if the door is busted, you got some backup. Hopefully all he tries to do is dead weight while he's in the crate. Practice crate training right now, some is better than none.

 

[Penelope's Mom]

We do crate and rotate, but Oliver goes in the crate and Franklin goes to his room.

 

[ParentsofVegas]

Perhaps a holistic anti anxiety med might be helpful?
Rescue remedy?

 

[Penelope's Mom]

I have a few relaxing treats from gnc. They didn't work the last time I tried them but it's worth another shot. I forgot i had them, thanks for the suggestion!

 

[ParentsofVegas]

They have helped us with Vegas. Good luck.