Teach an old dog new tricks...

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surveyor

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17,918 posts

186 months

Thursday 25th April
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A very PH issue.

I have a new car, which is too high for our Dalmatian to jump into.

I have bought a folding ramp, but he's reluctant to use it.

Currently, we are sat in the lounge with it, so that he gets used to it being around. He is doing an excellent job of ignoring it!

Any ideas or suggestions?

dundarach

5,159 posts

230 months

Thursday 25th April
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Carry him, or bribe with treats half way along??

My cocker spaniel would rather not go out, unless I lift her in, she's been like it since a puppy smile


surveyor

Original Poster:

17,918 posts

186 months

Thursday 25th April
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Treats have not worked yet.. Will try again when the ramp is just a thing rather than new.

He's a tad chunky to lift in, and is not much keen on it.


hidetheelephants

25,485 posts

195 months

Thursday 25th April
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Wrap the ramp in the blanket you've got on the sofa?

Snow and Rocks

1,970 posts

29 months

Thursday 25th April
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Bribing never works for our two with something like this - they instantly get suspicious and think it's some sort of trap! Far better to just use the lead and walk them up it assertively, after 3 or 4 times he probably won't even hesitate.

Ryyy

1,561 posts

37 months

Thursday 25th April
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Coilovers wink