Going for a Car Ride

I have early childhood memories of mom and dad throwing us kids in the car when we were small and couldn't sleep. We would drive around for awhile till we fell asleep; then mom and dad would would carry us into the house and put us to bed. Recently, I realized that I could do the same thing with my dogs. Dogs love to ride in the car! If your pup is very active and you are looking for a distraction, a car ride is perfect. By the time you get home your dog is calm and may even be ready for a nap. One good hint about the car, however, clean out the kid's lollipops before you put the dog in. :-)