Thundershirt
My toy poodle calms after about 30 minutes. Seems to do better in the car if he sees a suitcase and his bed - I guess he knows he is going too. I put him in the front seat next to whoever is driving - in his bed with a seatbelt on. Non-driver has to sit in backseat. He seems to do much better in the front seat. I've tried Benedryl and it helps some but makes him really drowsy so I don't use it much. I have a relative who uses the thundershirt. It is amazing. Calms her dog in many situations - biggest help is in a thunderstorm; but helps in any stresful situation. Works wonders and well worth the investment. But it is hot so in summer, so need to be careful and remove it when the dog is out of the air conditioned car. We also stop often to take walks and check "pee mail". That seems to tire the poodle and help him to sleep in the car.
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