In this episode, Emma and Kirsten dive into everything you need to know about helping your dog feel safe, secure, and even excited about car rides. Whether you're planning a big road trip or just want to make vet visits less stressful, we’ve got you covered.
We’ll chat about the best ways to support your dog while riding in the car—think comfy setups, calming techniques, and safety must-haves. Plus, we share gentle, step-by-step tips for easing anxious pups into car travel, so every journey can feel a little more like home.

In this episode, Emma and Kirsten dive into everything you need to know about helping your dog feel safe, secure, and even excited about car rides. Whether you're planning a big road trip or just want to make vet visits less stressful, we’ve got you covered. We’ll chat about the best ways to support your dog while riding in the car—think comfy setups, calming techniques, and safety must-haves. Plus, we share gentle, step-by-step tips for easing anxious pups into car travel, so every journey can feel a little more like home.

In this episode, Emma and Kirsten dive into everything you need to know about helping your dog feel safe, secure, and even excited about car rides. Whether you're planning a big road trip or just want to make vet visits less stressful, we’ve got you covered.
We’ll chat about the best ways to support your dog while riding in the car—think comfy setups, calming techniques, and safety must-haves. Plus, we share gentle, step-by-step tips for easing anxious pups into car travel, so every journey can feel a little more like home.
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Episode 34:  Guiding Your Dog to Calm and Confident Car Travel

You love your dogs, but sometimes their behavior can be confusing, frustrating or even embarrassing.  Join Emma Clifford, a CPDT certified dog trainer, and Kirsten Wojcik, an IAABC certified dog behavior consultant and Licensed Family Dog Mediator as they chat about behavior, ways to connect with dogs, how to build positive relationships and their journeys with their own dogs.  Respected in their field for their creative approach to challenging dog behavior and finding ways to meet the needs of both families and their dogs, Emma and Kirsten offer practical advice and a bit of humor.

To connect with your Dog Chats podcast hosts use these links:
Emma: https://www.ecdogtraining.com
Kirsten: https://www.kwhappydogs.com

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You love your dogs, but sometimes their behavior can be confusing, frustrating or even embarrassing. Join Emma Clifford, a CPDT certified dog trainer, and Kirsten Wojcik, an IAABC certified dog behavior consultant and Licensed Family Dog Mediator as they chat about behavior, ways to connect with dogs, how to build positive relationships and their journeys with their own dogs. Respected in their field for their creative approach to challenging dog behavior and finding ways to meet the needs of both families and their dogs, Emma and Kirsten offer practical advice and a bit of humor. To connect with your Dog Chats podcast hosts use these links: Emma: https://www.ecdogtraining.com Kirsten: https://www.kwhappydogs.com

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