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About Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT
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I have NO MEDICAL background. If your question pertains to a physical concern about your dog -- that is, you think your dog may be sick, whelping problems, trouble breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive urination, excessive drinking, heavy drooling, unexplained physical symptoms of ANY kind, etc -- YOU NEED TO GET OFF THE COMPUTER AND CALL YOUR VET IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT WASTE TIME WAITING FOR AN EMAIL RESPONSE!!! Your dog could be having a medical crisis!
I answer questions pertaining to training of all kinds, behavior, grooming,etc. I am qualified to address questions regarding basic training issues; crate training, housebreaking, behavior management tools, basic obedience skills. You may be interested in visiting: http://bad-dog-good-dog.blogspot.com/ www.housecalls-dogtraining.com

Experience
Past instructor for Puppy and Behavior classes for the Humane Society of Missouri. Have been a trainer for over 10 years, both in private in-home sessions and in classroom situations. Have participated in obedience with one of my goldens, titling her with a Companion Dog title. Both of my dogs earned their CGC title and were certified as therapy dogs through two separate organizations. Currently involved in local golden retriever rescue. Am currently serving as an "expert" in the Golden Retriever, Dog Training, and Canine Behavior categories.

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Dirk's Fund Golden Retriever Rescue, www.dirksfund.com

Education/Credentials
Going on over ten years of private and public training; instructed with Humane Society of Missouri and South County Obedience.

 
   

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Dogs - Afraid of riding in car


Expert: Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT - 7/2/2009

Question
Hi..I hope you can help..I have a chihauhau 1 1/2 years old and 4 lbs.. She is afraid to ride in a car..She will hide under anything including the seat.. I just don't know what to do for her..I would love to take her for rides and visits with me but I hate to see her shake and hide..Could yo9u please suggest something I am at wits end..Thank you so much..
Linda

Answer
What you might need to do is de-sensitize her to the car and car rides.  I've included 2 documents pertaining to this; the first describes the process and the second relates specifically to car rides.



http://www.marinhumanesociety.org/Behavior/Handouts/DesensitizationMethods.pdf
http://dogs.about.com/cs/behaviorissues/a/bltip003.htm  

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