Pup, Aberdeen to London

[niccis dad]

My daughter in London has, as I've learn't to accept, shown a fantastic disregard of all accepted wisdom regarding pets.

Her Christmas present to my Grandaughter is going to be a black Cocker Spaniel pup of 12 weeks.

AAaahh, lovely, isn't it?

Except, that I have to collect said puppy in Aberdeen and transport said mutt by road to London!

Now, I do have a nice roomy Jaguar XJ Sport for this Xmas trip and will be accompianed by a quite laid back companion for the journey, but, really , he's not someone who's got much experience of dogs, let alone pups.

So, how do I make this journey of 500 miles comfortable for both pup and mate?

Obviously I don't want the wee thing pissing on my leather, on the other hand, I shan't stick it in the boot for the trip.

So, what are my options here?, basket, Cage, Food, Water, pads to soak up pee?

Any advice gratefully accepted.

[niccis dad]

DocJock said:

My advice is to stop pandering to her 'disregard of all wisdom' by accepting the responsibility for her idiotic choices for her.

As long as someone else suffers the consequences, she'll never change her behaviour.

Well, thanks for that considered advice. I really do appreciate constructive help. Unfortunately, yours is a totally negative
reaction. Idiotic choices? Do you know me or my daughter? Unwise perhaps but definitely not "idiotic"

May be best in future, that if you feel unable to add something constructive to a reasonable question that you refrain from criticising what you seem to believe to be so objectionable to you.

[niccis dad]

andym1603 said:

Went from Inverness to Immingham to collect our Dane. No problems or accidents on the journey.
We made sure he was toileted before the start and had two stops on the way north. With him being
in a strange situation he did not go at any of the stops and managed to hold it until his new garden.
Squatted for ages he did.

Great to know that. Did you have a basket or something on the back seat? Blanket? Pee catcher pads? I really don't want the wee fella pissing on my leather upholstery!

[niccis dad]

Thanks for all the welcome and sensible advice guys. Now i know what's needed I'll get organised for next weekend.

By the way, I was travelling down for Christmas anyway, so petrol costs don't come into the equation.

The pup is from a litter reared by a relative of ours and we know both Human and Doggie backgrounds so since I'm travelling down anyway it makes sense to get a known quantity regarding bloodline etc. All vaccination carried out.

So, again thanks for the help.

[niccis dad]

simoid said:

niccis dad said:

DocJock said:

My advice is to stop pandering to her 'disregard of all wisdom' by accepting the responsibility for her idiotic choices for her.

As long as someone else suffers the consequences, she'll never change her behaviour.

Well, thanks for that considered advice. I really do appreciate constructive help. Unfortunately, yours is a totally negative
reaction. Idiotic choices? Do you know me or my daughter? Unwise perhaps but definitely not "idiotic"

May be best in future, that if you feel unable to add something constructive to a reasonable question that you refrain from criticising what you seem to believe to be so objectionable to you.

You're the one that said it's objectionable...

You said:

AAaahh, lovely, isn't it? Except, that I have to collect said puppy

And you said any advice was greatly appreciated...

So in future, perhaps just give the bare minimum information if you don't want people to pick up on the fact that your daughter is spoilt to bits?

E.G.

"I need to transport a puppy from Aberdeen to London in my Jaaaaaag. How do I do so without damaging my car or the mutt?"

Well chum, this being a Petrolheads site I thought it quite valid to include the car involved here. I don't recall calling it a Jaaaag. You would be who to tell me that my daughter is "spoilt to bits" ?

For your information my daughter is 42 years old, a great mother and, I believe, a great dog lover, given that we always had dogs in our family. Without knowing either of us, you have shown tremendous ignorance in your post.

If you can't bring yourself to accept that sometimes, pet logistics sometimes exceed what you would ideally wish for, then I do wonder why you would wish to be part of a forum which is usually supportive and understanding

Perhaps you may need to get out more.

Actually, the more I look at your small minded post, the more I feel that you must be an ahole of the highest degree, so go carrying on with the self abuse/

Edited by niccis dad on Saturday 8th December 00:03

[niccis dad]

simoid said:

And this being a petrolheads site, I included a modern contemporary reference to your particular car. If that has also offended you I feel you may have a problem

And tbh most daughters are spoilt to bits, you're lagging behind or in denial if you think yours isn't/wasn't

Edited by simoid on Saturday 8th December 00:10

No you didn't. You made a cheap shot without being aware of the circumstances regarding the car. I am neither "lagging behind" nor "in denial" regarding my daughter.

I can't remember "Jaaag" being a "modern contemporary reference" unless I've been missing out on VIZ. Ultimately I don't have "a problem" with a post like yours, rather the opposite in fsct, Like reading the Daily Mail, you help confirm my prejudices.

anyway, hopefully we simply got off on the wrong foot over this post , so I would like to think that we could have a pint together
if we were introduced without knowing eatch other. PAX my friend?

[niccis dad]

simoid said:

But I do think you're a bit mental for driving the length of the UK with a ticking timebomb of a bladder on board

And Clarkson says Jaaaag on a very popular modern motor show

Simoid!! Remember....I'M DRIVING DOWN THERE ANYWAY!! The "ticking timebomb of a bladder" will have to be taken care of by my friend who can earn his ride now.

So Clarkson says Jaaaag does he? Is he now the cultural arbiter of a generation? I suppose he bloody is.

[niccis dad]

Kiltie said:

Barry, f'like min?

I think it would be good to have the wee one in a crate secured on the back seat. I reckon that would be a more relaxing environment and best for sleeping quietly.

It's also a good idea in case the unthinkable should happen - a canine projectile inside a car isn't good.

I'd also make sure that the wee one knows there's a friendly human close by all the time. First big experience away from the security of the litter - being inside a car for eight hours might be scary.

I'm guessing you'll be doing the trip down in a oner. No point, I suppose, in planning too much for frequency of pee / sniff stops - just play it by ear.

Will the pup have been in a car before? It would be a bummer to get to Stoney and realise you had a case of chronic car sickness with you.

Have a good trip loon.

Cheers,

Eric

Aye, Eric, fitlike yersel? Thanks for that. must admit I was thinking more of the projectiles being of the gut induced type!

Yes, I'll play it by ear. Going to allow plenty time for the trip so will start off with hourly comfort stops then see how it goes. I did like a previous poster's recommendation of playing Pink Floyd If it doesn't have the desired calming effect on Pup then I'll just turn the volume up to 11 !

See you at Boyndie, Fintray, Alford next year? hope so mate.

[niccis dad]

Kiltie said:

Aye Barry loon, I can imagine you'll be comfortably numb by the time you get down the road.

I do hope to be out next year - see "my (fantasy) garage" in my profile.

See you at Fintray in May if not before.

Cheers,

Eric

Aye, I'll be numb allright. Comfortably or otherwise>

so, you'll be back wi slicks n wings then? Nice one. I'm sure you now have a clear definition of " GREASY" imprinted in your mind. Did the same at the last Boyndie but fortunately got away with only car damage.

[niccis dad]

Sorry to have taken so long to get back here and thank everyone for their help and advice on what I thought was going to be a bit of a problem. As it turned out, no problem at all.

Treacle, as SHE is called was beautifully behaved, no car sickness, NO accidents in the car, a wee bit boisterous at times, but deftly contained by my co pilot.

Bought her a comfy wee bed thing, had a blanket that had her mum's scent on it and a squeaky toy that she had.

Pink Floyd was played quite loudly, as it would have been anyway. She may as well get used to it as she'll have to lump it in Hampstead.

Stopped 4 times on an 8hr. journey and she pee'd each time I let her out.

Actually, I really wanted to take her back with me after Xmas.