Re: [pyrnet] Terrified of Cars -- was New subscriber

["tmseller" <tmseller@gateway.net>]

When I first got Bonnie (a stray, at 4 months) she was terrified of getting
out of a car, but had no problems getting in.  A few car rides to fun, safe
places is all it took for her. Although, like several people told me, it is
essential to make sure your Pyr is introduced to many places and people and
continues to get this reinforcement. The more often I take Bonnie out, the
easier it becomes. At home Bonnie still hides when a big truck rolls down
the street in front of the house, and like you've already had recommended,
make sure you don't reinforce the fearful behavior, but let her know it is
silly and ignore it. That helped me tremendously, for I didn't realize I was
reinforcing her fearful behavior until someone pointed that out to me.

Good luck with your new baby.  They're worth every bit of time and effort...

Tammy (Little Rock, AR)

Subject: Re: [pyrnet] Terrified of Cars -- was New subscriber


> In a message dated 9/4/00 12:40:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> buslinks@cadvision.com writes:
>
> << She's still terrified of cars and I don't know how to help her overcome
>  that. >>