Molly loved to ride, especially long trips. Within thirty minutes or less, she knew where we were going—my younger brother, older brother, or my mom’s beach house. She’d sigh happily then go to sleep. She also could sense when we were going to travel before we did anything, and she’d be paranoid that we would leave her behind, we never did, until I’d pack “her” suitcase and load it into the car.
The key word for my Labs has been: “Coffee.” When I head out to the coffee shop I simply say: “Hey Buddy, want to get coffee with me?” They will zoom upstairs or from whichever room they’re in and head to the door, ready for a ride!
“Wanna go bye-bye?” were the magic words that got my dog super-excited about going on a car ride somewhere. She passed away last June and I sure do miss taking that sweet little girl with me wherever I could and experiencing that same kind of infectious excitement right along with her — even if it was just to the bank or the post office. With the exception of the vet’s office, she was always up for an adventure. Anywhere. Anytime.
Well if this doesn’t remind me of our Alex (big black Lab). We’d say car and downstairs he ran to the door in the washroom that led out to the garage and he’d grab his tennis ball to chew on and sit and wait till we opened the door. We had a big Bronco at the time, he’d get in the back (jump in) and lay down smiling with his tennis ball in his mouth and sit up a lot to look at the other cars and people in them. He’d get a lot of waves and smiles which he loved.
My dog “Trouble” loved car rides. The only problem was she insisted on driving. She would climb into my lap when I was driving and help me with the gas and brake pedals as well as steering.
jmworacle almost 5 years ago
Red, just say the magic would to calm Rover down “Vet.”
almost 5 years ago
He’s really excited about it.
Catfeet Premium Member almost 5 years ago
That’s one way to expand Rover’s vocabulary!
Zebrastripes almost 5 years ago
They seem to know key words repeatedly…
mymontana almost 5 years ago
can’t fool Rover – My boy is ready for his car ride, also….have fun!
jpayne4040 almost 5 years ago
Aw, Rover loves car rides! Enjoy boys!
jr1234 almost 5 years ago
Bad for doggies, but it is always amusing seeing dogs heads hanging out of car windows with big smiles :D
marilynnbyerly almost 5 years ago
Molly loved to ride, especially long trips. Within thirty minutes or less, she knew where we were going—my younger brother, older brother, or my mom’s beach house. She’d sigh happily then go to sleep. She also could sense when we were going to travel before we did anything, and she’d be paranoid that we would leave her behind, we never did, until I’d pack “her” suitcase and load it into the car.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Awe, look at our darling Rover dancing. So sweet!
WCraft Premium Member almost 5 years ago
The key word for my Labs has been: “Coffee.” When I head out to the coffee shop I simply say: “Hey Buddy, want to get coffee with me?” They will zoom upstairs or from whichever room they’re in and head to the door, ready for a ride!
Leojim almost 5 years ago
My avatar runs out the door, does a quick Spin, and then does the pogo stick by the car.
Tentoes almost 5 years ago
“Angel” never wanted to ride in the car because the only place the car ever took her was the vet to get poked again.
Gretchen's Mom almost 5 years ago
“Wanna go bye-bye?” were the magic words that got my dog super-excited about going on a car ride somewhere. She passed away last June and I sure do miss taking that sweet little girl with me wherever I could and experiencing that same kind of infectious excitement right along with her — even if it was just to the bank or the post office. With the exception of the vet’s office, she was always up for an adventure. Anywhere. Anytime.
whenlifewassimpler almost 5 years ago
Well if this doesn’t remind me of our Alex (big black Lab). We’d say car and downstairs he ran to the door in the washroom that led out to the garage and he’d grab his tennis ball to chew on and sit and wait till we opened the door. We had a big Bronco at the time, he’d get in the back (jump in) and lay down smiling with his tennis ball in his mouth and sit up a lot to look at the other cars and people in them. He’d get a lot of waves and smiles which he loved.
car2ner almost 5 years ago
my dog learned that “do you wanna” always meant a good thing.
theincrediblebulk almost 5 years ago
My dog “Trouble” loved car rides. The only problem was she insisted on driving. She would climb into my lap when I was driving and help me with the gas and brake pedals as well as steering.