Yahoo Lifestyle Newfoundland's Protest Over Getting Into Family's New Car Is Such an Adorable Mood
Getting a new car is exciting. Getting new things is always just a little satisfying, even if it was something you didn't necessarily want to buy. There's something so special about new things.
Unless it's a toy, though, dogs can sometimes have a hard time adjusting to new things in our lives. Even if they're things that we get with them in mind, they may react poorly to it. For example, this Newfoundland who loves car rides... until his family gets a new car:
Poor @kingkekoa_thenewfie! Life is so hard when your parents buy a new car so you'll be more comfortable. i hope he gets well soon!
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Kekoa is the pup refusing to get in the car in this video. His sister, a fellow Newfoundland named Makani, had none of his reservations: she's in the car and comfortable as can be. There's also a third pup in play here, a Sheepdog named Boss who is nowhere to be seen, but undoubtedly fits just fine in this car, too. Kekoa just has a severe case of main character syndrome!
People have suggested a couple of solutions in the comments that might be necessary in this situation: someone suggested a "royal ramp" for him to climb up, while someone else suggested that Koa be airlifted into the car. Maybe get a magic carpet. Or a Slim Jim, which would probably do the trick!
How to Get a Dog Used to a New Car
Dogs don't do things quite like we do. They don't see your old car and know that things are wrong, that a new car may be an upgrade for everybody, even them. Here's what they do know:
It smells a lot different.
It makes different noises.
The space they're used to occupying is different; larger, smaller, a different shape, etc.
Their saliva is not all over the windows from licking them.
Though it sounds absolutely bonkers, one of the best ways to help your dog get used to your car is to dirty it up a little bit. Bring in whatever they used to be with on car rides (blankets, seat covers, toys) and let them sit in the car for a day or two before you bring the pup in. When you do introduce them to your new wheels, make sure you have some treats handy.
It will also help if you bring them somewhere: let them hear what the car sounds like when it's moving, roll down a few windows. Bonus points if your introductory trip ends at a pet store where they can pick out a special treat for behaving!
