Karma & the Subaru - San Diego, CA

We really like the car. Well, us humans do. Karma on the other hand is having a problem learning how to get into the back seat to be harnessed for travel. Commands and treats are not working out. We have discovered that she is more likely to get into the car while it’s in the carport, from the passenger’s side than the driver’s. Sometimes we have to pull the car out of the carport totally to get her in.

Ten years ago, when we first got the truck it took a couple of week-ends with continual practice getting in and out of the truck before Karma was comfortable. We are thinking that at 12 years old, maybe Karma’s eyesight is such that the darkness on 1 side of the carport makes it more difficult for her to see where she needs to jump to get into the back seat.

Finally we have reached the perfect combination of commands, practice, and treats (bacon bits) to get Karma into the car’s back seat each and every time! We really think the addition of the special treats (bacon bits) was the turning point for Karma. She has always been food focused – she’s half lab, so it’s understandable. Now, going anywhere has become less of a battle!