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Originally Posted by redwitch
It really depends on the dog. While no dog likes to be left alone, some are thrilled with the opportunity for the ride and being with their people. They will wait quietly. Other dogs quickly get anxious when alone in a car or cart.
Try taking your dog with you, getting out of the car and standing a distance away where you can't be seen but can observe. You'll quickly be able to tell what your dog's preference is.
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Spot on, as usual.
Our Springer Spaniel so loved riding in the car, if you weren't gone long enough, he refused to get out. He was would stay in the car, parked in the garage, until he felt it was a sufficiently long outing.
Our first golden went happily. Anywhere. Down to the mailbox and back. Take me; take me! Our second one has to be "put" in the car--me on one side, bumping his rear, Ron on the other, tugging at the leash and yelling words of encouragement. I chalk it up to too many three-day drives.
As for heat... the temp down here can change on a dime. But on errands, Harry probably isn't in the car long enough for that to be a factor.