dood trips
A hunter told me about this years ago...... I was desperate -- really wanted it to work so I tried it.
My only experience is with labs, but it worked -- it will be the same for my new doodle. It was back when there were stores called "7-elevens", "quick stops", etc. (Do they even exist anymore?) Let's just say you need to go get gas -- nothing more -- perfect! It's the equivalent of a "slow ride around the neighborhood and some stop signs." That's it --no more. Get in the car -- go a short distance (ride around the neighborhood 3 times, or go get gas). Then go back home -- go back inside your house and act normal. You'll feel a little silly, but dogs eventually see it as "your special time alone away from the house."
Praise and treats in your pocket (not during the ride -- before and after -- just LITTLE treats and PRAISE -- it's all about FUN). Do it twice a week for 2-3 weeks -- rides get a LITTLE longer each time (not too much). Play some music, talk a little -- basically act "normal". They will drool the first couple of times -- but remember -- they play off your energy -- ACT NORMAL -- it's no big deal -- don't over-do the excitement of "go for a ride."
LIMIT their wandering "space" to back seat (if not an SUV) or all the way in the back if you have an SUV. Two people works better the FIRST ride. They can more easily calmly praise and help YOU to also "act normal". Crack a window (no hanging out windows) -- fresh air helps their keen senses feel ok.
You do feel a little strange doing it the first couple of times because it is so short a trip, but honestly, my labs started to love it. What's not to love? Spend time going somewhere with you and get LITTLE treats before and after?
The dogs started to go outside and lay by my car if they thought I was going anywhere. They could also tell by the "smell in the air" when we were close to home.