We made it out to Olalla Lake to do a short little hike with the neighbor and his dogs. No car ride in the VW Rabbit yet! I brought the harness for lifting assistance but he wasn’t having any of that. We did lift him into the back seat of my neighbor’s truck and he actually rode in the truck without getting too freaked out. The back seats are always left down for the dogs to have a platform so he was able to sit and lay down. He did really good with the trail, a few hills and some big stairs that he needed a little help up.
There is a gravel road that goes around the lake (no car access) that is flatter. We will take that route next time so they can have a longer walk. My biggest worry with the trail we took is that it was right next to the lake and was muddy. I didn’t see it being very fun if he slid off the bank into the water. We are going to start walking out there on the weekend as weather permits! Dudley’s ride home was zero shaking or panting. He even laid down and rested his head on his buddy Phynn (the German Shorthair)
Good boy Dudley! That looks like an amazing day playing in the forest! Go glad you didn’t slide into the water. Bet that mud was a blast!
Very cool that you are riding in cars without any issues, that is a huge milestone. You are learning so much. Cars are your friend and take you to lots of neat places with your buddies 🙂
He did so good! He was shaking and panting the first 7 miles but finally settled down. This was a big trip because he had to be lifted by my neighbor into the back of the truck. He isn’t cool with being picked up or having his back end lifted…even by me. My neighbor’s dogs are very caring about Dudley…they will come back if he’s slowing down. The 12 year old border collie will herd him if he feels like Dudley is getting too far into the bushes. Xyppr worries if Dudley goes exploring and will go and get him. It’s very sweet <3 Both of the neighbor's dogs are really well trained and Dudley will follow their lead.